by Kelli Donley | Dec 2, 2011 | Handmade goods, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead
Say that 5 times fast! A sneak peek at a couple projects underway at the ranch. Or homestead. Or suburban house I wish was a wee farm: Recipes, knitting and sewing patterns and traditions I find meaningful — all on the pending schedule for H4. Still working on a...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 1, 2011 | Journal
Denver 30 was an attempt to step back from my blog for a bit and have more time for other things. For one, I’ve been taking a writing class for the last two months that wrapped this week. It was taught by Nick Arvin, who has published a successful novel, a book...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 30, 2011 | Colorado
30! We made it! 30 days of photographs, which if you’d like a stroll down memory lane can be found here. For my final day of photographing this sweet town, I’d like to celebrate Evergreen — my favorite spot to get away. It’s higher in elevation...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2011 | Colorado
La Sandia is yet another Mexican restaurant to try. Julia and I recently grabbed lunch at the Highland’s Ranch spot. Where: 8340 Northfield Boulevard, Unit 1690 Denver, CO 80238 Cost: $$ What: A fancier take on Mexican food. The plates are colorful and fresh....
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2011 | Colorado, Community
Tequila’s Where: 17635 S Golden Rd Golden, CO 80401 Cost: $ What: A Mexican restaurant in a renovated Taco Bell. Not fancy, not pretentious — simply delicious Mexican food. The staff are such nice people and the food comes out on plates the size of...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 27, 2011 | Colorado, Community
Euclid Hall Where: 1317 14th Street Denver, Colorado 80202 Cost: $ What: An old brick home off Larimer Square once upon a time built by a local doctor that has since been transformed over the years from a brothel to a speak-easy to a restaurant. Euclid...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 26, 2011 | Colorado, Community
* Z Cuisine + Apres Cuisine Where: 2239 W. 30th Avenue Denver, CO 80211 Cost: $$$ What: The best meal I’ve eaten in Denver. Before going on a recent date here, I whined to my friend BJ — “I don’t even like French food. Gah.” As is our...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 25, 2011 | Colorado
The remainder of my Denver 30 photography project will feature a few of my favorite restaurants in the city. Today: Cuba Cuba. Where: 1173 Delaware Street Denver, CO 80204 Cost: $$ What: A great mix of Cuban and latin food, and a lively bar. They do not take...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 24, 2011 | Colorado, Community
This Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful for: Living in the same city as Cody. I love being able to catch up with him over our occasional lunch. Being present to watch a dear friend’s greatest wish come true. Friends who have come to visit and have...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 23, 2011 | Colorado, Photography
I am a wanna-be cowgirl, minus the cows. Living on a ranch with the wide open space, a few small animals (namely of the fowl and canine variety) and vast horizons that would make Georgia O’keeffe whistle? Sign this reformed city girl up. It isn’t like...
