by Kelli Donley | Dec 4, 2013 | Nelson
We spent some time with some very cute doggies during the holiday. May I present Voo: He is all puppy. You are wise not to be fooled by that adorable smile. He is trying his hardest to shed those baby teeth and will shred your hands, if you allow him. I think we may...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 3, 2013 | Celebrate!, Kitchen Talk
Dinner, cinnamon roll baking, stamping and tag making: one of my favorite holiday traditions. And damn, if these aren’t the tastiest rolls ever. I so missed having girlfriends nearby when we, albeit briefly, lived on the East Coast. It is great to send an email...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 2, 2013 | Arizona, Celebrate!, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Trond’s family is visiting from Norway for a bit. In turn, we gave them their first American Thanksgiving to remember. Trond and D could sit outside smoking cigars, drinking red wine, and talking about “football” and other European nonsense all day...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2013 | Blessings, Celebrate!
Where ever you may be in this world — may today be one of great company, food and laughter. And now, I’m off to pour myself a glass of champagne, find a clean apron, and pull out the board games. xo, Kelli + the gang
by Kelli Donley | Nov 27, 2013 | Blessings, Faith
Sisters in Spirit is a series of essays by a group of women who felt a spiritual perspective lacking from the steady stream of daily news. They each agreed to carve space monthly on their blogs for a spiritual conversation. The topic this month is … wait for...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 25, 2013 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art
First Christmas gift, delivered super early because friends came through town. This is my first pillow, and my first attempt at an envelope back. Needless to say, the pillow form doesn’t fit precisely (as is the case with so many of my sewing projects: almost,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 21, 2013 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Homebody
This year, I’m adding the following to our table of friends and family for Thanksgiving day celebrations (friends are bringing the bird, gravy and mashed potatoes): Breakfast: Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls I like to surprise friends with the delivery...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 19, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Happy Hippie, Nelson
We had two little visitors this weekend; Nelson was first excited, and then Winston ran off with his favorite toy. Soon thereafter, my beloved boy became a petulant teenager. He sulked around the house for three days until he could reclaim his space and his family. I...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art
My friend Eduarda invited me to a glass class yesterday afternoon. It was a bit like quilting, with a different medium. I loved it! I am looking forward to seeing the final results after they are out of kiln. The teacher had this incredible mural in her guest...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 15, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Uncategorized
I dragged myself to the Golf Fore Africa event in north Scottsdale this week. It had been a long week; I’d already taken time off of work to attend a different lunch-time event and was behind. Always behind. Poor. Poor. Me. I have been ass dragging for months. I...
