by Kelli Donley | Feb 22, 2016 | CAOK, Domestic Art
My long-time blogging friend Jen recently switched jobs and homes. She is an avid reader and I’d long had my eye on this pattern. I thought it was the perfect time to try a book pillow. I asked Jen for a couple of her favorite authors and embroidered...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 9, 2016 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art
A bit of Galentine love. These and a couple other pillows are being sent out to girlfriends this week. I was asked to speak to a group of soon-to-be college graduates the other day. Most in the room were young women. I was asked a bunch of questions about...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 5, 2016 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda, Tutorial
A few posts over the years — if you need creative inspiration for Valentine’s: Food: Heart-shaped baking The ultimate brownie show down (scratch vs. box) All the Single People Dinner Party (and menu) Paper: Milagro cards Photo cards The Lover’s...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 19, 2016 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
January in central Arizona is citrus season. You’ll see citrus trees with arms bowing, full of fruit. And there are trees nearly everywhere — medians along major streets, parks, and plenty in backyards. Our trees didn’t do great this year; it’s...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2015 | Blessings, Colorado, Domestic Art, handmade
Some family friends recently opened their home to a foster baby, just a few days old. They have welcomed this child into their family fully — loving her with all their hearts. I made this baby quilt for that child, whose future custody is uncertain but may she...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2015 | Domestic Art, handmade
Two littles, climbing out of the hot tub on Thanksgiving afternoon, standing in the living room dripping wet with a shark and soccer cap on their heads. What could be more normal? Nothing could be cuter. Love these two! And they loved their new caps. (Roscoe is a...
