by Kelli Donley | Jul 7, 2009 | Faith, handmade, Journal
Inspiration — from in spirit — from the latin root of being in breath — is fascinating. Breathing the same air as those who have come before gives me so much to consider. Lately I’ve been inspired by tales of extradordinary faith, such as that...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2009 | Happy Hippie, Journal, Media
We are officially in the heart of summer in Phoenix. The weather is so incredibly warm, it is unbelievable to me anything can thrive outside. And yet, the sunflowers reach for the sky. The tallest one in the garden must be 10 feet. They are glorious, with their...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Journal
Quilted fat quarters: Japanese inspiration: bamboo handle: gift for a sweet girlfriend ~k
by Kelli Donley | Jul 4, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Journal
Today we celebrate the birth of Rebilou, who turns 30. Granted, we’re also celebrating the birth of a nation, but for as long as I can remember, the fireworks meant Bec was blowing out another candle. Happy birthday to la Rebecca! Additionally, I heard this week...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 3, 2009 | Journal, Politico
I’m thinking this pattern with a bamboo handle. Sweet, sweet moses these bags are going to rock. So, I’ve got a bit of a bone to pick with Maureen Dowd. Ms. Dowd, op/ed writer for The New York Times, gave considerable print this week to how scorned women...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 2, 2009 | Goals, Journal, Travel
My passport is up for renewal. In the last 10 years I’ve managed to travel to: Israel, Palestine, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Costa Rica, Ireland, England and the Bahamas. Most of these...