by Kelli Donley | Jun 30, 2012 | Colorado, handmade, Happy Hippie
Off to a mountain wedding this afternoon as a guest. My unconventional addition to the gift table: Honey from my friend Jan’s hive, label, cute jar from Finny, and a honey comb drizzler. Just wait till I become the weirdo bringing eggs to every event....
by Kelli Donley | Jun 28, 2012 | Celebrate!
My friend Colleen trekked to Golden last week to celebrate her birthday too. We hiked, shopped, lounged and talked each other’s ears off. It was a nice visit, mostly because she is an incredibly patient woman. {Crafters, you may remember her from here.} We are...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 27, 2012 | Celebrate!, handmade, Happy Hippie, Nelson
Nelson had a few friends over Saturday to celebrate his birthday. Of course he humped everything in sight, including poor sweet little Jemima Jones — who made it very clear SHE DOES NOT WANT A BOYFRIEND, THANKYOUVERYMUCH. NOWGETOFFMENELSON. The guests did,...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 26, 2012 | Colorado, Journal
I’m traveling this week, and it couldn’t come at a better time. June has been, well, interesting. In the last month: Concussion from hitting my head at Ikea Gave away my boyfriend’s scooter Rear-ended a lady in traffic Hit my head hiking Had screens...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 23, 2012 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna, Journal
A few photos from a recent outing with Nelson in the Rockies: So pretty, so calming and exactly what I needed that day. I sat on a huge rock for a few minutes and listened to the wind blow through the aspens. The air here is dizzying. Could have been from the hike, or...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 22, 2012 | Colorado, Heirloom Homestead, Nelson
Dear Nelson, A year ago today, I signed the paperwork at the pound to bring you home. During the drive home, a story on Willie Nelson aired on NPR. In that moment, you became Mr. Willie Nelson Mandela. You were abandoned at the night drop with no ID, wearing just a...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 21, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Reuse
Take a couple vintage pillowcases (which my local thrift store has buckets of for $.50) + a great tutorial, a bit of bias tape, ric rac and perhaps a maybe a little ribbon to create some dresses for a sweet little girl who turns 2 this weekend: I used a bit of fabric...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 20, 2012 | Heirloom Homestead, Homebody, Reuse
Growing up in Phoenix, I was spoiled by real estate. I grew up in a home with a walk-in closet in my bedroom. Our house had two nicely sized bathrooms and a double garage. As an adult in the Denver area, I realize how much younger of a city Phoenix is. Homes here in...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 19, 2012 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Homestead, Recycle, Reuse, Style
About 4 months ago, I bought a bunch of second-hand furniture. A hutch, dining room set, antique mirror and this dresser — painted a dusty rose. The dresser is well made of heavy wood, with tongue and groove joints, but needed some attention. The paint was worn...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 18, 2012 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
This post could also be titled: The day after I accidentally gave away the scooter. The day the slacker landscaper didn’t show up, so I had to mow and weed wack a front and backyard by myself The day I bought a new fabulous amazing weed wacker after spending 2...
