by Kelli Donley | Jul 22, 2008 | Correspondence, Domestic Art, Goals, Good to Great, Journal
I can’t handle clutter. I don’t like knickknacks or collections or piles of anything — with new-to-me books being the sole exception. (Okay, and maybe piles of cash.) I’m in tidying-mode this week — trying to clear out my studio of craft...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 21, 2008 | Africa, Domestic Art, Journal
What to give a man who has everything? Well, if he is your African Travel Saint, how about a wall hanging? My sweet friend has several homes that are decorated with items gathered from his 30 trips to Africa over the years. I figured a wall hanging celebrating his...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 17, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
I may be the only person on earth who looks forward to lengthy international flights; how I love all that time to read, knit and watch movies! Plus, every hour or so someone stops by to make sure I am okay and offer a drink and a snack. It doesn’t even matter...
by Kelli Donley | May 30, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Sew Along
Dear Finny, How are you my friend? How is the running going? How is the garden? Is your sweet Bubba back on American time after his international galavanting? Speaking of, as you know I am leaving tomorrow on a jet plane and won’t be back again (for a few...
by Kelli Donley | May 29, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
“Feet, why do I need them, if I have wings to fly? — Frida Kahlo My new travel bag, made with some CAOK-gifted fabric featuring my favorite artist, from Viv of Maine. Amy Butler birdie sling, canvas interior and handle. Red polka dot pocket for luck...
by Kelli Donley | May 28, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
My creative cooking side is pretty hit or miss, but I searched around to create a few dishes for weekend festivities without having to go to the grocery. First up — pineapple upside down cakes for Alma’s early birthday celebration. I took a yellow cake...
