by Kelli Donley | May 27, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Amy Butler birdie sling #2, in home decor weight fabrics and canvas. Pattern modifications: I did not use interfacing, but instead opted for canvas for the top panels and handle. I did not use the interior pocket pieces, but instead created a smaller, divided version....
by Kelli Donley | May 23, 2008 | Correspondence, Domestic Art, Journal, Reduce, Reuse
It seems the professional stars have aligned to collide this week; so many of my friends are having hard work-weeks. Yesterday I got home unexpectedly hours early from an afternoon meeting and by 4 pm I was in my pajamas, under the covers with a glass of Cabernet so...
by Kelli Donley | May 20, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Tutorial
Want to learn how to sew an easy-peasy tote bag? There are gobs of other tutorials out there; I’m just adding my voice to the chorus. Be warned: my sewing is incredibly simple. I’m not a stickler for making things perfect so much as making them they way...
by Kelli Donley | May 19, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Yesterday we celebrated Mini’s 30th with an afternoon party at Rebecca and Matt’s house. The food was entirely appetizers — a collection of Mini’s favorites, including bean dip, pesto, sushi, hummus, cake, cupcakes, bean dip and did I mention...
by Kelli Donley | May 13, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Ingredients: One butternut squash/acorn squash/root veggie of your choice 2-4 cloves of garlic dash of cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons horseradish dash of salt, pepper, garlic powder Olive oil Directions: Cut the squash in half, remove seeds. Fill cavity with garlic and...
by Kelli Donley | May 12, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Photography, Triathlon
I’m cheating a bit for this month’s 12-of-12 challenge by posting my photos today, on the 12th, rather than tomorrow. I had such a great and busy weekend, I figured I could sum it up in a dozen shots instead of bouncing around with my camera today....