by Kelli Donley | May 24, 2009 | Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Media
I was in charge of the dinner: Strawberry salad Brie and berries Slow roasted tomatoes (I didn’t get a roasted photo, but let me say, I’ll be making these again. Simple cooking at its very best!) Rack of lamb Chocolate cake — which didn’t come...
by Kelli Donley | May 23, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Sew Along
Dear Finny McFinberg, So, remember last weekend when I was bugging you to help me with some freezer paper/stencil/paint ideas for our embellished t-shirt May sew along project? You looked at me from the moon and responded, “Um, I just cut out some fabric and...
by Kelli Donley | May 22, 2009 | Domestic Art, Goals, handmade, Journal, Sew Along
The other day I mentioned I’d like to learn how to sew a dress. In my mind, this is the Everest of craft — creating something that fits and that I’d like to wear. The two wrap skirts I’ve conquered are hills in comparison, and considering the...
by Kelli Donley | May 21, 2009 | Community, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk
I had a few friends over for dinner last night. I planned the meal around what could come out of the garden; it wasn’t entirely local or in season, but I’m doing the best with what I can grow. We had spinach salad with toasted pine nuts, pears, tomatoes...
by Kelli Donley | May 15, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Journal
Rebecca and Matt are having their first baby any day now and you can feel the excitement in our group. Mini’s three boys and Shay’s sweet girl were met with equal enthusiasm. I cannot describe how fun it is to be a part of this. Bec’s been my...
by Kelli Donley | May 13, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Journal
My one giant flaw with sewing is I my spacial abilities are quite poor. Sizing isn’t my forte. My grandfather once received an apron that went to his toes and wrapped around him nearly twice. I knit those once in style One Skein Wonders for a dozen friends for...
