by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2010 | Arizona, Celebrate!, Photography
I photographed an elaborate and beautiful party thrown yesterday in Scottsdale by a Persian couple for their friends. A few of my favorite food shots: I have honestly never in my life been in a room with so many gorgeous women. They were more intimidating than the...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2010 | Arizona, Journal
Kim and I drove a cart yesterday and watched Matt and Adam play golf. There were more than a few laughs, and even a bit of wildlife. Teenage mutant! But really, I just wanted an excuse to post this photo. Damn, they are cute. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 16, 2010 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna
I wish I had a direct line of Benadryl this time of year, and yet the mild, rainy spring — and wildly gorgeous effect on our parched desert — almost makes this itchiness worthwhile. Almost. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Apr 12, 2010 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna
The first tomato of the season, thoroughly enjoyed with a bit of salt. The flavor of a homegrown tomato is a balanced mix of earthy sweetness and ethereal hubris. Remember when I planted 23 tomato plants and everyone thought I was a bit zealous? Right. Well, they are...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Kitchen Talk
Food and Beverage — a sassy new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale, has local foodie aficionados gossiping about the fabulous food and service. I was invited to join a group for a late meal there last night and oh, it lived up to every word of praise. FnB is...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 5, 2010 | Arizona, Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Hostess, Kitchen Talk
I said in jest a few weeks ago I was going to put together a tutorial for putting together a fun (and thrifty) garden party; I had such a sweet response, I decided to do just that, while a bit tongue-in-cheek. I mostly got inspiration from the fact that a good friend...