by Kelli Donley | May 1, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade, Journal
Today, Matty turns 25. I have a feeling this is going to be a big year for my Zim/Malawian/Aussie friend. Fingers crossed, he’ll make it through PGA qualifying school and on the tour. He’ll establish himself in America and create a beautiful new life here....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 21, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Journal
Details: A CAOK gift for a girlfriend: Amy Butler Swing Bag pattern: Decor weight fabric. It felt incredibly fulfilling to sit down and be creative yesterday. I turned on new music, went through stacks of fabric and fell into a bit of a trance. There should be a word...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 20, 2009 | Arizona, Domestic Art, handmade, Kitchen Talk
A friend wanted to learn to bake bread this weekend; we whipped up a couple loaves of the infamous No Knead variety. I must say, this bread is great for soup but not the best for everyday stuff –like sandwiches. The crust is too hard. I’m going to keep...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
When Austin brought me eggs earlier this week, I promised baked goods in return. Last night after a much needed girl’s outing to 4Peaks with (photo shy) Sheila, I aproned-up, starting with two loaves of banana bread. Tonight I have a fundraising event at a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 9, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Kitchen Talk
Easter Sweet Bread* Ingredients: 6 cups flour (I use 2 cups of whole wheat) 2 packages yeast 1/2 cup sugar 2 t salt 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, diluted with 1/2 cup warm water 1 t vanilla 1 t cardamom 1 t cinnamon zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon 3 eggs, at room...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 8, 2009 | Celebrate!, handmade, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Yeah, yeah. I know this photo is awkwardly blurry, but it I find beauty in the way the colors blend. Something about out of focus roses makes me a little dizzy. Not my favorite flower, but these are certainly very pretty. Today is Wendy’s birthday. Wendy is...
