by Kelli Donley | Oct 12, 2008 | Journal, Travel
Yep, Mexico was fabuloso. From introducing my friends to Nacho Libre and hearing them use “chanchito” throughout the weekend, to eating thoughtful, wonderful meals, to swimming in the ocean and screaming in delight at each wave — this was the best...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 8, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Travel
A friend in email this week asked me if I am nesting. I’ve never considered the fact that I love to cook, sew, knit, garden, etc… is my psyche’s way of saying, “NEST!” I figured it was more my brain’s way of saying, “Martha....
by Kelli Donley | Oct 6, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes, Reuse
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds coming out of your jack-o-lantern? May I make a suggestion, including using up a few more of those jars we’re recycling? Wash and dry the seeds {handy instructions} and then consider throwing them into a batch of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 5, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
{First Frenchy bag completed — Black, White and Red all over, journalist style; stewed crockpot chicken and cheese for the red enchiladas — post-funeral food, pumpkin chocolate chip cake for friends, chocolate chip bundt cake for Mattador. Just because.}...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Today I’m grateful for: ~My family and friends. In particular, I am very thankful for my family’s health. I think with loss, you can’t help but personalize and wonder, “What if that was my mom/sister/best friend?” I often let petty...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 1, 2008 | Arizona, Earth Mama, Happy Hippie, Journal
Matt has an expression he says regularly that cracks me up. “Ah, just take a teaspoon of cement and harden the f*** up already.” If there were ever a week to have a foreigner living in my home, entertaining me with his crazy antics, this is the week. Last...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 1, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Sew Along
Finny, I need a domestic distraction this week and guess what? As of today, our mighty Tri-pocket Ticking Tote challenge for August-September expires. Time to pick a winner and a new project. Shall we? I had a hard time with winners this month because there were some...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 30, 2008 | Faith, Journal
A friend passed away yesterday. She’d been sick for quite a while, but the end came quickly. Even though we’d watched her lose her hair, grow it back, lose it again, fight countless infections and battle what seemed like 1,000 hurdles, I woke up yesterday...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 29, 2008 | Faith, Journal
With several friends in the hospital, my thoughts are muddled. Here is to a peaceful, graceful and loving week for us all. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Sep 27, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
My mama’s fabulous meatloaf, with a layer of Hatch chiles through the center, El Pato spicy tomato sauce on top and a side of roast broccoli. Fresh bread, Petite Syrah and an appetizer plate with figs, pears, almonds and Dubliner cheese. A good meal, even better...
