by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2008 | Flora and Fauna, Good to Great, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Pachamama is beloved in South America and I find the idea of an earth goddess looking over us endearing. Rather than bemoan all the recycling we should be doing for Earth Day (Soapbox tone noted, Erin), I’ll say: Querida Pachamama, Thanks for all the cool stuff...
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 10, 2008 | Good to Great, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
A stack of vintage linens found at a Boy Scout garage sale this weekend, including those flags I turned into bags. This is where everything comes full circle. So, how can craftiness improve the public’s health? Well, a bit of creativity always helps when trying...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 19, 2007 | Journal, June Cleaver, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Tutorial
I wish for “green” gifts. Cloth napkins anyone? How easy are these to put together! Just grab any heavy-weight fabric, such as decor, and cut rectangles of the size of your liking. Double fold the hem and stitch away, or single fold the hem and...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 30, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Swap
Brown bag to be reused in the spirit of being green + international posting box. $37 for all countries, up to 20 pounds. When Donna emailed in August asking if I’d be interested in a Secret Santa Swap, I thought, “Sure!” I didn’t have to mail...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 7, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Recycle, Triathlon
Ann of Tasterspoon fame was so incredibly sweet to me during my race training. She would send me these thoughtful emails about her experience training and right before the race sent me a giant box of race foods to try out before competing. She is an amazing athlete...
