by Kelli Donley | May 2, 2013 | Media
Can we interrupt the “Kelli has lost her marbles and is trying to distract us with adorable Texan parade photos” train for a moment? I’ve read some great books lately. Books you really should consider reading. Let’s start with Shantaram. This...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 30, 2013 | Journal, Travel
I wish I could quote more Willie Nelson songs, but this one is most appropriate. Nelson and I hit the road tomorrow for Nebraska, then Chicago, and finally on to the East Coast. I have cried buckets this week, (saying goodbye to my brother? You have to be kidding...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 28, 2013 | Celebrate!, Travel
I visited San Antonio this weekend to be with my folks and aunt. It was the typical family visit in that I slept, ate and argued a ton. There were board games, long walks with the family dog, long visits on the patio with cool drinks, a tour of the Alamo and river...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 24, 2013 | 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: our calling and...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 23, 2013 | Journal, NJ + NYC
We dated for a handful of months, keeping things quiet because we worked together. The first week of February, he was transferred to the East Coast and we broke up. I was distraught. I didn’t eat or sleep for the better part of seven weeks. Easter weekend in NYC...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2013 | NJ + NYC, Photography, Travel
Another quick visit to the city. Instead of more shots of cabs, giant buildings and deliciously greasy food — some patterns and textures that caught my eye: ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2013 | Journal
Knitting: cotton newborn hats for girlfriends Sewing: Nothing — everything is packed Listening: Imagine Dragons and Florence and the Machines, acoustic on repeat Watching: I just finished Season 5 of Mad Men and am hoping to find a television to catch up with...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2013 | Colorado, Community
I am wrapping up life in Colorado and the last week in particular has been one odd, noteworthy social event after another. Take, for example, the dinner party I attended late last week. Each attendee was assigned a course — all of which had to include peanut...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 15, 2013 | Style
A few of my favorite accessories, all lined up: {Click on photo for detail} Ever realize you absolutely love something once you start moving and have to group like items? Apparently I love loud necklaces, especially if they are African. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 12, 2013 | Domestic Art
My friend Meg asked if I could sew her eldest son, Roscoe, a tooth fairy pillow. Specifically, he wanted a shark pillow. He loves everything shark, and can tell you in great detail the differences between say, a Great White and a Wobbegong. Hint: Wobbegong are his...
