by Kelli Donley | May 23, 2008 | Correspondence, Domestic Art, Journal, Reduce, Reuse
It seems the professional stars have aligned to collide this week; so many of my friends are having hard work-weeks. Yesterday I got home unexpectedly hours early from an afternoon meeting and by 4 pm I was in my pajamas, under the covers with a glass of Cabernet so...
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 19, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Reuse
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 | Apr 6, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, Reuse
My friends have started having wee-ones at a lapinian rate. Hip hop. In turn, I’m enjoying trying to keep up with the gifts and celebrations. I bought my best friend some magnetic cabinet locks as I know how important baby safety is, especially for newborns. I...