by Kelli Donley | Apr 1, 2014 | Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
I may have a vintage linens problem. (Vintage linens is code for old sheets, but “old sheets” sounds creepy. Right?) They are soft and the designs are fun and the quality just seems so much better. Also,when I can find embroidered linens in good...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 27, 2014 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Hostess, Recipes
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda dash of cinnamon dash of vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter – or ¼ cup butter, 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups mashed overripe bananas...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 27, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna
We’ve got tomatoes and a pepper. Oh! And squash blossoms and tons of basil. Let’s check in: Love this time of year. Have I mentioned this? ~K
by Kelli Donley | Mar 25, 2014 | Community
My second favorite Sue came for a visit this weekend. (The first doesn’t really travel these days.) And, as scheduled, it was a fantastic couple of days of doing very little other than eating, drinking and being merry. Shepard’s pie with sweet...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 24, 2014 | Arizona, Daily Sass
Spring in Phoenix this year means a new sunscreen that is fantastic, orange, turquoise, lots of white, lots of eyelets, sandals and mixing in thrift store scarf finds to add pops of color: I’m also loving this dress, with the belt and shoes– but...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 17, 2014 | CAOK, Happy Hippie
Birthday cookies for a barista; she and her colleagues were very pleased to be receiving baked goods for a change. St. Pat’s scarf for a fellow scarf lover. Encouragement gift for a friend who has made a commitment to get back to the gym....
by Kelli Donley | Mar 14, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie
When I am just happy to be in the sunshine, and days when I am shy and annoyed and would rather just be by myself. Because, let’s be honest: I am always going to be the tortoise. I’m slow and methodical and …...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 10, 2014 | Arizona, Earth Mama, Faith
There is this Celtic belief concerning the “thin place,” where the earth is so close to heaven, the two blend. For each person, this place is different. It may vary with time, or location. The idea is, if you are open to prayer and the Holy Spirit, you may...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 6, 2014 | CAOK, Community
This week, I’ve had three unexpected acts of kindness fall into my lap. As I mentioned, Duda produced a flat of tomato transplants for the tiny garden that could. My childhood friend, and vet, Ryan pulled a gently used dog kennel out of a closet for me so I wouldn’t...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 5, 2014 | Arizona, Community, 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...
