by Kelli Donley | Mar 21, 2010 | Domestic Art, Homebody
I have a bunch of fixes that need to be done around my small home. Some of them scare me (electric, plumbing) to try myself. I mean, is anyone really comfortable with dealing with problems you know should be left to people who actually know what they are doing?...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 18, 2010 | Domestic Art, Earth Mama
I’m sneezing today, more than likely because I bragged to a friend yesterday, “I don’t get allergies. I grew up here.” Muh huh. The puffy face, runny nose and itchiness says one thing loud and clear: Spring has sprung. Spring training games are...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 17, 2010 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade, Kitchen Talk, Sew Along
Finny, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! In high school, part of my student council responsibilities included fundraising. My junior and senior years, I led the March of Dimes walk-a-thon team and coordinated coin drive contests between the classes. This provided a...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 16, 2010 | Domestic Art, handmade, Reuse
I feel like that should be an extra verse in the Beastie Boy’s “She’s Crafty!” No surprise I love that being “thrifty” is once again a prized virtue. In an odd way, I feel like I’m honoring my grandmothers and their struggles...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 15, 2010 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Handmade goods
There was a knitting frenzy underway the last couple of days. A knitting frenzy that makes me blush a bit with confusion. I simply don’t understand why people stare like I’m crazy for knitting in public. It’s KNITTING. Not porn. Not flossing my...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 10, 2010 | Celebrate!, Community, Domestic Art
I’m hosting a small brunch in a couple weeks to celebrate Easter. These invitations are what spurred the idea. My take is less colorful, but inspired. I’ve had my eye on the bird stamp for a while. Now, to hunt down some champagne glasses, table cloths and...
