by Kelli Donley | Oct 8, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Travel
A friend in email this week asked me if I am nesting. I’ve never considered the fact that I love to cook, sew, knit, garden, etc… is my psyche’s way of saying, “NEST!” I figured it was more my brain’s way of saying, “Martha....
by Kelli Donley | Oct 6, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes, Reuse
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds coming out of your jack-o-lantern? May I make a suggestion, including using up a few more of those jars we’re recycling? Wash and dry the seeds {handy instructions} and then consider throwing them into a batch of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 5, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
{First Frenchy bag completed — Black, White and Red all over, journalist style; stewed crockpot chicken and cheese for the red enchiladas — post-funeral food, pumpkin chocolate chip cake for friends, chocolate chip bundt cake for Mattador. Just because.}...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Today I’m grateful for: ~My family and friends. In particular, I am very thankful for my family’s health. I think with loss, you can’t help but personalize and wonder, “What if that was my mom/sister/best friend?” I often let petty...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 1, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Sew Along
Finny, I need a domestic distraction this week and guess what? As of today, our mighty Tri-pocket Ticking Tote challenge for August-September expires. Time to pick a winner and a new project. Shall we? I had a hard time with winners this month because there were some...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 27, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
My mama’s fabulous meatloaf, with a layer of Hatch chiles through the center, El Pato spicy tomato sauce on top and a side of roast broccoli. Fresh bread, Petite Syrah and an appetizer plate with figs, pears, almonds and Dubliner cheese. A good meal, even better...
