by Kelli Donley | Jan 24, 2016 | yoga
I’ve been in a hot yoga phase lately. There is a great studio in my new neighborhood with classes at the right time for the right price. The people who attend, for the most part, are just there to work out their own mental junk. This isn’t the studio that...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 20, 2016 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
We have broccoli, peppers and onions going strong in the garden. We’re soon adding an addition to the garden bed — a separate bed solely for tomatoes. I’m thrilled. We’ll fill it two-thirds with organic compost and soil, and then work in epsom...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 19, 2016 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
January in central Arizona is citrus season. You’ll see citrus trees with arms bowing, full of fruit. And there are trees nearly everywhere — medians along major streets, parks, and plenty in backyards. Our trees didn’t do great this year; it’s...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 5, 2016 | Journal, Media
My mom had told me the McNay Museum in San Antonio was worth visiting, but I had no idea they would have such an incredible collection. I saw my first (and second) Diego Rivera! If you ever get the chance, spend an afternoon at this collection. The mansion alone is...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 3, 2016 | Celebrate!
This holiday season was a blur. Like many, we ran from one event to another — wrapping gifts and mailing letters as we could. It was wonderful and I wish we could do it again. The time included a quick trip to Texas to see my folks, wearing antlers, of course....
by Kelli Donley | Jan 2, 2016 | Heirloom Hacienda
I walked through A’s room this weekend, picking up errant candy wrappers and tidying her bed. There were a few water bottles and I took out her trash. We’d just gone to the store to pick out linens for her new bed; it was frustrating she hadn’t...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 15, 2015 | Celebrate!
Wishing you and your family the best in 2016! I hope your holidays are full of great food, time with those you love, and peace. See you in the New Year. xo, K
by Kelli Donley | Dec 8, 2015 | Nelson
We are busy making our lists and checking them twice. Literally. There are so many lists this time of year. My current lunch-break list includes “find Christmas jammies, get priority boxes from post office, pick up more rice, buy flowers.” It is a chaotic,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2015 | Blessings, Colorado, Domestic Art, handmade
Some family friends recently opened their home to a foster baby, just a few days old. They have welcomed this child into their family fully — loving her with all their hearts. I made this baby quilt for that child, whose future custody is uncertain but may she...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2015 | Domestic Art, handmade
Two littles, climbing out of the hot tub on Thanksgiving afternoon, standing in the living room dripping wet with a shark and soccer cap on their heads. What could be more normal? Nothing could be cuter. Love these two! And they loved their new caps. (Roscoe is a...
