by Kelli Donley | Aug 16, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Baby blanket off to some friends who met in Africa and are having their first baby this winter. Olympic-inspired onesies for the many babies expected this Fall. Taggie burp cloths and changing pads too. And yes, I am already talking about pumpkins. Fall? Could you...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 15, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes, Uncategorized
Some people receive business cards when they start a new job. Others place an order, wait a couple weeks and show up to as many meetings in the meantime with baked goods. Business cards may get thrown away after a meeting, but I doubt these gingersnaps ended up in the...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 13, 2008 | Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Sew Along
Dear Finny, Remember our August-September challenge for the Finny and Donk Sewing Adventure? Well, true to my word I made a couple of those totes this week and they are headed off today as gifts. First up: A colleague is leaving for a Fulbright Scholarship in Egypt....
by Kelli Donley | Aug 12, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Roasted garlic hummus. This is the first time I’ve cooked chickpeas and made the entire recipe from scratch. The result is good, but not worthy of the extra hour of cooking. Canned chickpeas are a-okay. Vegan brownies. Also my first time making this recipe and...
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 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...
