by Kelli Donley | Mar 31, 2009 | Arizona, Journal
I was in a fundraising meeting this morning at the Heard Museum and thought I’d share one of their beautiful pieces of art. If you ever swing through Phoenix, the Heard is certainly a must-do. Amazing and ecclectic collection! I’ve been invited to a...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 30, 2009 | Journal
How sweet is this little luggage? I found it at my favorite paper store and when Rebecca and Matt decided to go lime green with their nursery and theme for new babe on the way, I knew this would be a part of the loot. It is pretty tiny, but a new liner for her baby...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 27, 2009 | Earth Mama, Happy Hippie, Journal
I took back a return to REI yesterday and instead got this great hat. I’ve wanted a new hat for a while, but have been mindful of spending. Thankfully with the exchange, I got this dandy cap and a new blouse for $6. Woo! After Juliann, a friend and librarian,...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 26, 2009 | Journal
This week: — I finished reading, “The Bookseller of Kabul” and started “Saving Fish from Drowning.” I picked up both of these at a new used bookstore in downtown Phoenix — Bard’s Books. If you are in the area, swing by. It is...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 25, 2009 | Happy Hippie, Journal
Good food and good conversation, plus a few kicks or two from a future member of the gang. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Mar 24, 2009 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal
It dawned on me recently that as much as I talk about being healthy and loving to cook and garden, I certainly don’t practice all that I preach. {Want to hear a secret? I’m a bit of a Diet Coke addict. The ingredients on the side of the can scare me to the...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 23, 2009 | Domestic Art, Faith, handmade, Happy Hippie
Lately my morning routine starts by going to the gym, coming home and putting steel cut oats on to cook for breakfast, and then stepping outside to water the garden. I cool off from my workout while watering and talking to the the plants. By the time they are...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 22, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie
Spring has sprung and the babies are arriving in droves. Last week two girlfriends had babies — one after 42 hours of labor (!) and one after 5.5. Ms. Eloise has graced us with her presence and I can say the kid is as gorgeous as children come. She’ll join...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 21, 2009 | Arizona, Community, Earth Mama, Faith, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Journal
The community garden kicked off yesterday and we were able to plant 25 fruit trees. They took up remarkably little space, leaving plenty for another orchard planting for the Fall. We’ll then add apples, figs and peaches to our citrus grove. The planning for the...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 18, 2009 | Good to Great, Journal, Media
{Things are exceptionally hectic in my world this week; lots going on at work, preparing for a baby shower this weekend and can’t yet show what I’ve been busy crafting; feeding and spending time with the new roommate; trying to keep the garden alive with...
