by Kelli Donley | May 14, 2012 | Nelson
Somebody got a haircut and looks like a proper terrier now. We both hate it. I think he’s cuter scruffy and curly (kinda like I like my men) and I’m pretty sure he feels to prim and prissy. (Although it isn’t slowing down his continued hunt for the...
by Kelli Donley | May 13, 2012 | Travel
I have a new project I am managing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I’ll travel there every couple of months. It’s a bit of a pain to get to, but it is worth the trek. Growing up in Arizona, where so little of our nation’s history has taken place by...
by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2012 | Domestic Art, Fabric-by-Fabric Sew Along
Our sewing update this month is a wee bit late, but I’ve been having technical difficulties. The winners this month include all those who participated. Why? Because I can. And because they were all GORGEOUS: Surya kicked butt, as usual. As did Peachy...
by Kelli Donley | May 10, 2012 | Faith, Travel
Last week I found myself in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a few hours to kill. “Tulsa, Oklahoma, will a few hours to kiiiilllllll.” Sometimes the country lyrics of my life write themselves. I checked in with a friend in Denver who went to college in Tulsa. He told me where to...
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2012 | Journal
Yeah. I KNOW. The blog has been down for more than a week. Blame Dreamhost for their shaky service and poor customer service. Many thanks to Jason and Randy for resurrecting this baby. {You guys are the best! Thank you, thank you.} A couple things I learned in the...
by Kelli Donley | May 1, 2012 | Colorado, Journal
Happy 1 year anniversary, Colorado. What a fun, crazy, adventurous time it has been: I love Colorado.* I am grateful for the many things this move has provided, namely: a much stronger relationship with my brother, Willie Nelson Mandela, new friendships, a great...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 30, 2012 | Colorado
What, the sushi chef at your favorite spot doesn’t randomly play the saxophone during dinner service? I know. Weird, right? But here is the funny thing — once you get over the shock that the entire sushi chef counter now has sunglasses on and are playing a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 28, 2012 | Celebrate!, Journal, Kitchen Talk
::: chocolate cupcakes, maple frosting with bacon — a birthday celebration ::: ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 26, 2012 | Journal, Travel
Finny and I met up last week for our annual girl’s adventure. This year, we tackled Austin, Texas. And oh — the shenanigans: We rented bikes from Barton Springs Bike Rental (A+), where the shop dog — Bubs — is a deaf, albino Australian...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 24, 2012 | Journal, Media, Style, Travel
Sweet Kara, Friend, I am tired. This post is more than a week late because I’ve spent more time at Denver International than my own home in the last two months. And let’s be honest: I’m a homebody. Sitting in my adirondack in the backyard watching...