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 29, 2008 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Journal
Nora Desert, founder of the So Nora Dating Club, is happy to announce a new crop of ladies interested in finding their soil mates: Meet Bea. “I love to cook. Bring a good bottle of emulsion and let’s get to know each other.” Trish: “I love to...
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...
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 27, 2008 | Faith, Goals, Good to Great, Journal
I spent yesterday morning with my friend’s three-year-old daughter on my lap, eating a pancake breakfast leisurely in the sun, feeding the birds our leftover crumbs. It was such a nice, peaceful way to start the day and it certainly made me wish I had more...
by Kelli Donley | May 26, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Media
I’ve just finished reading, “What is the What” and I have to say — it is an excellent, heartbreaking work of genius. No coincidence it’s author — Dave Eggers — already wrote a book by a similar title. This biography of one of...
