by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2014 | Celebrate!, Nelson
Yep, I’m using this photo again because it is so darn cute. WNM and I wish you and yours the best, this holiday weekend! Happy Easters, friends. (And Passovers, and just general Sunday-funday for everyone else!) ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2014 | Heirloom Hacienda
It’s been a couple months since I moved back into my little home in Tempe. Friends and family walked on egg shells for the first few weeks. I could tell they were being gentle with my heart, trying to carefully ask the obvious: was it weird? Yes. It was a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 14, 2014 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
Old McDonley’s farm is coming along. The tomatoes are green and growing like weeds. The squash are blossoming in giant beautiful orange blooms. I’ve noticed more bees and hummingbirds hanging around lately. Also, my favorite plant...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
Things are happening in the garden. Really, really good things. (And some bad. But mostly good!) Remember how I lost those plants to the mean dogs next door? Well, they did produce four small green tomatoes this week. More importantly, I made my first batch of...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 9, 2014 | Domestic Art, handmade, Heirloom Hacienda
My friend Tony owns a hot sauce company and let me tell you — the stuff will haunt you. It is so hot and so delicious, if you are anything like me — you’ll want it on just about everything. He is also a former Marine, a chef, and a giant softy. He...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 8, 2014 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda
Chalk it up to moving or hoarding cleaning supplies — either way, I ended up with too much of everything under the kitchen sink. Following Jen’s advice to remove, minimize and wipe everything down before replacing, this job was quick and fulfilling: Phew....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 7, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda
Cooked brunch for some friends this weekend. A glimpse: Grapefruit mimosas, pesto feta quiche, almond banana bread, berries, sausage links, French press coffee, patio, 70 degree weather, children and puppy dogs. Not a bad way to spend a day....
by Kelli Donley | Apr 6, 2014 | Community, Journal, Media, Photography
One Community is a monthly photo project in which participants photograph their homes and communities with a theme in mind. The theme varies by month. The goal is to both showcase similarities and differences in our communities worldwide – and bring us all closer...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 2, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
Great flavor, but too runny. Salsa makers — what am I doing wrong? ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 2, 2014 | Arizona, Community
Nelson and I spent a lot of time walking these days. We often cruise around Tempe Town Lake in the mornings, or another park nearby. The sunrises this time of year are glorious. The weather is brisk enough to still need a lightweight jacket. The bunnies...
