by Kelli Donley | Jul 25, 2015 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Swap
I am participating in a local envelope exchange, hosted by my friend Danna. It has been far too long since I’ve played along in any sort of craft-along — and this felt great. It was also the impetus to get the craft stuff unpacked and sorted and...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 21, 2015 | Domestic Art
Some friends are opening a restaurant in a Phoenix hotel. They were selected in a big contest and it couldn’t have gone to a nicer pair. I see them infrequently, but we follow each other online. When we do get together, we’re fortunate to pick right back...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 20, 2015 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
The plate wall is up. I appreciate that it is a little wonky and full of trees. The green jadeite platter is my favorite, and I’m happy to showcase it. I used these plate hangers after a good bit of research and they are absolutely worth the expense. They worked...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 17, 2015 | Arizona
A friend’s daughter mentioned that, “ALL SHE WANTED TO DO IN LIFE WAS TO RIDE A HORSE AND BE AROUND HORSES.” So, being the auntie who loves to spoil the little ones in my life, I started researching taking her for a lesson. Kerivan Farms in Gilbert...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 7, 2015 | Media, Writing
I’ve been lax in writing about what I’ve been reading lately. There have been some great books I’d like to discuss: 1. Ahab’s Wife. Let me just get this off my chest right now: I’ve never read Moby Dick. I KNOW. I have ordered a...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2015 | Arizona
The trip started so peacefully. We’d traveled from Phoenix to Seligman, Arizona — maybe you’ve seen Cars — and stayed in a clean, simple motor lodge for the night. We rose early (2:30) and drove the 90 miles to this view. We parked, unloaded...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 29, 2015 | Writing
A friend called the other day to share a story about her teenage daughter and a group of mean girls. They were calling names, isolating, and otherwise being unkind — the trifecta of a teenage bully clique. I have yet to live a time of life more frustrating than...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 23, 2015 | Arizona, Celebrate!
Look, there is nothing great about moving during a heat wave in Phoenix. Nothing. The silver lining on this one is sweaty — a damp, humid, hot and quickly cranky perspective. There is nothing like working outside in 110-plus weather to make me want to cry. In a...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 15, 2015 | Nelson
Willie Nelson Mandela celebrates his four year adoption this week, and therefore his sixth birthday. He continues his reign as the best dog ever: Even his namesake agrees. Happy birthday, buddy! Here is to the next great six years of adventures together....
by Kelli Donley | Jun 9, 2015 | Travel
Oysters, kayaking, cycling, ice cream on Bainbridge Island, lots of walking and staring into that gorgeous man’s baby blues. A lovely adventure!
