by Kelli Donley | Dec 29, 2011 | Domestic Art
Is it weird I made one sock monkey for Christmas — and fairly haphazardly at that, considering my “first” of any sewing project is bound to be wonky — and it made me want to make one for each of my friends, only customized? Imagine tiny outfits...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 28, 2011 | Arizona, Celebrate!
I traveled early to Phoenix for the holidays to see Kim graduate from nursing school. And the girl didn’t disappoint. In fact, she was one of a few in her class honored, and the only one to receive a leadership award. Needless to say, her fan club went bananas...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 16, 2011 | Celebrate!, Heirloom Homestead, Kitchen Talk, Nelson
Nelson wanted to get into the spirit this year, whipping up some easy dog cookies for his friends in the neighborhood: His peanut butter dog treat recipe was super simple to bake. He even stamped them with a tiny paw stamp — although it isn’t so easy to...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 16, 2011 | Celebrate!, Colorado, Correspondence
Taking a bit of a break to head home to Phoenix for a few days with loved ones. Wishing you a blessed Christmas! xo, Kelli
by Kelli Donley | Dec 12, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Public Health
A few weeks ago I spoke at Ignite Boulder 17. My spark was ” V is for Victory Gardens.” The more I volunteer with hunger organizations, the more I realize this is a policy not supply issue. Rather than tackling the economic and political reasons causing...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 12, 2011 | Celebrate!, Heirloom Homestead, Recipes
What’s that? You are going to a Cosby sweater holiday party with your bestie BJ and you don’t have anything to take to the potluck? Looking around the kitchen you notice way, way too many left over pretzel pieces from your other holiday exploits. And so...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 10, 2011 | Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Heirloom Homestead
Look, I’m only human. I make decisions sometimes that can only be explained by an overdose of Christmas spirit and a lack of common sense. And oh, my new venti espresso early morning habit isn’t doing a thing to improve either — I just do them...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 9, 2011 | Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead, Recipes, yoga
I’ve been doing a lot of yoga lately. A ridiculous amount, really. Someone once said, “When in doubt, take more yoga.” So be it. I’ve even had one or two of those Elizabeth Gilbert moments toward the end of practice when I’m in...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 6, 2011 | Journal
Spending a few days in the South working at a project site. Be back soon, y’all. xo, K
by Kelli Donley | Dec 4, 2011 | handmade, Heirloom Homestead, Tutorial
H4 pattern numero uno: the Cody Slipper. {The Cody Slipper} This basic slipper is knit with any chunky yarn. It is an easy and quick pattern that will make the kid of any age (including my 30 year old brother, Cody) want to throw them on and find the nearest tile to...
