by Kelli Donley | Mar 25, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along
Dear Finny, I survived my bike-swim-bike. I’m tired today, but I’ve found that two cups of strong coffee after a long ride help get me through the typical “bonk” period post-workout. Slowly, I’m learning how to push myself farther in this...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 23, 2007 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
I used to laugh at those who didn’t read the newspaper or keep up with current events. I thought it was so important to be up with the latest CNN bullet points. Only recently have I been making a point of avoiding gossip sites and magazines. {A life without the...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 21, 2007 | Africa, Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along, Journal
My friend Caroline is South African by birth, Dutch by heritage and American by citizenship. She is a sweet blend of European beauty and African fun. I used the March In Stitches project to fuel my creativity for a gift for her birthday this week. After a bit of...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 19, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Recipes, Uncategorized
Do you ever want to pinch yourself because you just feel so blessed? Lucky. Alive. I’m known for being a glass half-full sort, and lately that glass has been overflowing. {Maybe I’m channeling Dharma.} Joy is arriving in waves — not lapping, but of...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 19, 2007 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Media
A Spring bag & CAOK gift. Amy Butler’s Downtown Madison pattern. I finished White Oleander this weekend — having read much of the last 100 pages by the pool Saturday. {Oh, the weather we are having! Let me gloat. We will quickly enter the 110-plus...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 17, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you are looking for an easy green treat to feed your loved ones today, try these pistachio cookies. They’ll take 20 minutes including clean up time and be gone in no time flat. {Cute new spatula was a spring gift from my friend...