by Kelli Donley | Sep 21, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
Friends, I’m volunteering with the Phoenix Permaculture Guild to promote this mesquite and carob flour pancake breakfast this weekend in Tempe. It costs just $15 and you’ll be stuffed full of delicious, locally grown and ground carbs. Details for the event...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 20, 2010 | Arizona, Community, handmade, Hostess, Kitchen Talk
When Jen asked last week when we could get together, I asked “crafting or dinner?” She responded, “Both,” and promised to bring her hand quilting project. (Stunning work. Truly. If I didn’t already know the girl was southern, I would have...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 19, 2010 | CAOK, handmade
My friend Gracie asked the other day if I’d make her a new work bag. She takes public transportation in Italy and she worries about pick-pockets. Could the bag include zippered pockets? Well, yes it could. But I’d first have to learn how to do so....
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2010 | Arizona, Happy Hippie
Without a doubt, Novella Carpenter has influenced me. I’ve been dreaming (literally) of chickens and a bountiful vegetable garden. This time of year, it is hard to drive to the grocery store without losing your mind from the persistent heat, so gardening is...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 15, 2010 | Journal, Media
If you live within five zip codes of my home and have crossed my path in the last week, chances are I’ve taken the time to belabor what an amazing book I’ve just read — Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, by Novella Carpenter. If you have...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 14, 2010 | Domestic Art, Style
With the masses, I love Dooce. I appreciate her willingness to share the ugly and the beautiful of life. I cannot imagine the sheer number of hateful email she must receive on an hourly basis for living her life on the Internets so openly and honestly. (And please,...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 13, 2010 | Journal, Novel
So, Mini was exceptionally kind to film the book signing for me. I’m just getting through email and remembered I hadn’t posted these links. If you are interested in hearing any of this, here is the first part. The others are available via her Youtube...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 12, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Journal
Saturday night started season 4 of the Pre-Emptive Strikes reign of glory. Or reign of too-much dinner followed by rented shoes and three games of hilarity. Your choice. A pretty fun cast of characters to spend a Saturday night with, I must admit. Next time I’ll...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 11, 2010 | Domestic Art, handmade
Amy Butler Nappy Bag pattern for Meg, who is expecting baby boy #2 any day. Can’t wait to meet the little one! I’m already mad for #1. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Sep 10, 2010 | Community, Domestic Art
There is a quilting store next to my favorite sushi joint. I’ve stared through the window drooling at their beautiful bolts for years and never once made it in time to shop. The sushi restaurant opens late and it isn’t in an area of town I’m...
