by Kelli Donley | Jul 20, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Recipes
I truly love living in the desert. Yes, the weather is brutal this time of year, but if you stop to smell the cacti, you’ll be amazed by the colors and adaptations living things must make this time of year to survive. Everything has an attitude in this heat. It...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 22, 2006 | Arizona, Media
I work in downtown Phoenix, and yet, am more than a bit embarrassed to admit it has been years since I’ve been to most of the museums within walking distance of my desk. More precisely, I haven’t seen the inside of most galleries since those elementary...
by Kelli Donley | May 18, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Recipes
My third and final entry for the Nordicware Bundt Cake Contest. See the other two here. Prickly Pistachio Bundt Cake combines the nutty sweetness of pistachios with the creamy deliciousness of butter cream frosting. Top this with a hearty handful of white chocolate...
by Kelli Donley | May 10, 2006 | Africa, Arizona, Public Health
I took this photo of Picacho Peak this weekend on my drive from Phoenix to Tucson. I’ve climbed this mountain with my parents and brother, and eaten ice cream cones at the Dairy Queen in its shadow more than once. It is its prettiest in March when wildflowers...
by Kelli Donley | May 9, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Journal
My maternal grandmother, Grandma J, grew up in England and immigrated to the United States at the wise age of 22. Recently wed to an American serviceman, she had a baby on each hip and enough sense to get out of the marriage as soon as possible. She is tough as nails...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 27, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art
I made these violet capelets for April birthday gifts. The pattern is exceptionally easy and they knit up in no time. I like using the JoAnn’s brand wool because it is soft, stretchy and affordable. Let’s Add it Up, shall we? One cute shrug Two skeins of...
