by Kelli Donley | Jan 17, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Uncategorized
Halibut with grapefruit and fennel salsa. {Who knew halibut was so expensive?} Brown rice, steamed orange cauliflower and white wine. Alma’s bringing low-fat strawberry shortcake for dessert. Community dinner, round dos.
by Kelli Donley | Jan 16, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Good to Great, Journal, June Cleaver
It was bound to happen, but I’m bored with my sewing. All the latest sewing books seem to rely so heavily on pillows, place mats, handbags, aprons and throws. Okay — I get it. They are simple and fun, but jeepers. How many pillow cases does one girl need?...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 11, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Last night’s community dinner was fun, and inspired by my mama. I used her recipes and the new kitchen tools she gave me for Christmas. I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t really in need of any new kitchen tools but I think she got the thought from the...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 4, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Tutorial, Uncategorized
Last year I was browsing the Red Envelope catalog (love their personalized gifts and earrings) when I saw a tiny photo for a leather jewelry wrap. My necklaces are pretty much always tangled because of the petite leather earring box I keep them in at the bottom of my...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 26, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
My first attempt cooking Christmas dinner for my family was a success; delivering it 45 miles away and serving the food warm was a different story. I prepared the food at my house but we ate at my grandparent’s home on the other side of town. We ended up...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 21, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along, Journal, June Cleaver
I wish for another great sew-along. Finny and I have been amigas since our Lumberjack days. But I think our friendship has gotten even stronger this year through the In Stitches project. It has been so fun to see what others create, to watch photos added the the...
