by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Recycle, Reuse, Triathlon, Tutorial
Take one $.99 Ikea bag, a bit of canvas for the lining, a square of cotton for the front key pocket, some yellow thread and voila: le Chevroleg, 2.0. For Salty. Next sewing project: girl’s dresses made from pillowcases. Have you heard of this? ~K P.S. I’m...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal, You Can!
Aimee and I have decided to go through You Can Do It one project at a time to challenge ourselves and learn a few new tricks. (And yes, I say it in that same voice too.) The book is deemed, “A merit badge handbook for grownup girls.” Pretty sure boys can...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 16, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
For all my whining about not being able to go to Africa this summer, a good karma boomerang came flying my way to deliver a ticket and itinerary for a seven-week, six-country, three-continent adventure. It is a long story, but let’s just say I am the incredibly...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal
Inspiration: my eBay Timbuk2 bag I purchased a couple years ago and use daily for work. Recreation: the Chevroleg Bag — for a cyclist friend who needed a messenger bag. I used Ikea fabrics left over from my holiday man-bag project. I am considering adding...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2008 | Journal, Photography, Travel
For April’s 12-of-12 Challenge, I was in Portland with one of my very best friends — Finny! We celebrated our annual girl’s weekend in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, enjoying the city mostly on foot and with a fork. Breakfast at Bijou Cafe, where...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2008 | Journal
Ok — I took a brief vacation and things went a little nuts in blogland. Usually I respond to commenters, but I’m not touching all the conversation that has taken place in response to last week’s posts. I appreciate the chatter and thank you for your...
