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 19, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Yesterday we celebrated Mini’s 30th with an afternoon party at Rebecca and Matt’s house. The food was entirely appetizers — a collection of Mini’s favorites, including bean dip, pesto, sushi, hummus, cake, cupcakes, bean dip and did I mention...
by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
The apron business is going well. I know that if I had gobs more time to make a dozen of these to distribute to my favorite coffee haunts, I’d sell them like hot cakes. Thankfully, my friend’s orders are keeping me hopping for the time being. One of the...
by Kelli Donley | May 4, 2008 | Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
Today was much sweeter. I woke up after a good 11 hours of sound, deep sleep feeling headache-free. Granted, my heart still aches, but that will take more than a night of rest to change. Baking could help. Tomorrow we are having a potluck at work and I’d signed...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 29, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Tiffany and I went to grad school together; she is one of those girlfriends who I can go months without connecting with and yet pick right back up where we left off. She is the proud mother of a precious nearly-two year old girl who I just love. Rory is a sweet little...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 28, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Sew Along
Querida Finny, I just love your birdie apron. I wish I had bought five yards of that fabric and could at least toy with the idea of sewing the beautiful dress we saw in the window of Josephine’s. Oh, my love of expensive fabric knows no bounds. Good thing...
