by Kelli Donley | Feb 5, 2016 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda, Tutorial
A few posts over the years — if you need creative inspiration for Valentine’s: Food: Heart-shaped baking The ultimate brownie show down (scratch vs. box) All the Single People Dinner Party (and menu) Paper: Milagro cards Photo cards The Lover’s...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 16, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Tutorial
My friend Brittany recently celebrated a birthday, and this summer completed a 30 day Bikram challenge. She is a dear friend; we met through a mutual girlfriend in Phoenix and immediately hit it off. Brit introduced me to her friends in her hometown of Indianapolis,...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 4, 2011 | handmade, Heirloom Homestead, Tutorial
H4 pattern numero uno: the Cody Slipper. {The Cody Slipper} This basic slipper is knit with any chunky yarn. It is an easy and quick pattern that will make the kid of any age (including my 30 year old brother, Cody) want to throw them on and find the nearest tile to...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 7, 2011 | handmade, Heirloom Homestead, Tutorial
Bianca recently purchased her first sewing machine and asked if I’d help her learn how to use it. Me, teaching sewing. I know. I know. While I grew up with my mama’s sewing machine on the kitchen table, I never took home ec or had any desire to be...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 19, 2011 | Tutorial
Moving house is always a bittersweet experience. Whether you are downsizing to save money, or just need more space, it can be hard to say goodbye to your old property. Luckily there are sites like Reali who can help with finding that new home where you can make fresh...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 2, 2010 | Correspondence, Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Tutorial
What to do with those handmade cards you buy at the local coffee shop? Or order from Paper Source? Or buy in bulk from Etsy? (Or perhaps my favorite new local shop: See SawDesigns. Hello, adorable letterpress creations!) How about a fabric correspondence envelope,...
