by Kelli Donley | Aug 24, 2010 | Celebrate!, Goals, Good to Great
For the longest time, Adam and I’ve said “later, Tyrone” instead of “later, gator.” I don’t know why it started, but it makes me giggle every time. So, when my mama gave me a little African-inspired bling this afternoon to rock at...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 21, 2010 | Journal
My most favorite way to unwind after a busy week — close friends, homemade meal, big dinner table, generous glasses of wine, plenty of laughter. I’m fairly certain life doesn’t get any better. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Aug 20, 2010 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal
Last weekend I hosted a few friends for dinner — a swim & grill get together. Such gatherings are a reason I love Arizona. Managing the heat is much easier when you are up to your neck in cool water. Plus, I’ve got this circle of friends who are...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 17, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna
Did you know 1 in 3 children in Arizona is considered “hungry?” This is simply unacceptable to me. Remember when I tried to get that community garden off the ground, so to speak, in central Phoenix? Well, a few lessons were learned in the toil. Namely,...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 16, 2010 | Journal, Photography, Travel
So, I’ve been waiting a bit to post some fun photos of Shelley and her three young ones: Vincenzo, Paola and Olivia. (My God, how gorgeous are those names? Perfectly matched, as you’ll see.) Look at this mama go! Feeding the twins at the same time....
by Kelli Donley | Aug 15, 2010 | Arizona, Journal, Photography
I’m not talking about Quayle jr., who has started his political career in Arizona running on his family name and a penchant for white lies. No, no. I’m talking desert birds. Did you know these sweet creatures squeek? I was house-sitting this weekend for...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 13, 2010 | Celebrate!, Goals, Good to Great, Media
Remember when I asked for book marketing ideas? Well, you guys are the most efficient, productive and happiest team I’ve ever worked with. THANK YOU! I got some great ideas (e.g. Facebook page, youtube videos, book club marketing, and “send to...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 12, 2010 | Journal, Photography, Travel
It will come as no surprise that one of my most favorite things to photograph is food. With a new lens in tow on this trip to Washington, I stuck my camera near dozens of plates to capture what others were about to devour. This was a meal shared with friends at a...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 11, 2010 | Celebrate!, Photography, Travel
I traveled this weekend to Washington not only to spend time with my Italian friends, but also to attend the wedding of Matt & Mariah. M&M are relatively new to Phoenix. I met them at a happy hour several years ago when they’d just arrived. Mariah is a...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 9, 2010 | Photography, Travel
A few shots from a photo walk before the wedding’s rehearsal dinner at Pike Place Brewery: Pike Place Market:: Graffiti:: Gum Wishing Wall:: Wall Sconce:: Street Sculpture:: Post Alley Folk:: Fountain:: Bus:: Sail Boats ~K
