by Kelli Donley | Jul 26, 2015 | Arizona, Domestic Art
Hey Arizona friends: want to spend a Saturday together crafting it up? Well, what are you doing Saturday, August 8th? Craft Camp is happening at TechShop Chandler; the day includes workshops, panels about art and information on how to turn your craft into a business....
by Kelli Donley | Jul 25, 2015 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Swap
I am participating in a local envelope exchange, hosted by my friend Danna. It has been far too long since I’ve played along in any sort of craft-along — and this felt great. It was also the impetus to get the craft stuff unpacked and sorted and...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 20, 2015 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
The plate wall is up. I appreciate that it is a little wonky and full of trees. The green jadeite platter is my favorite, and I’m happy to showcase it. I used these plate hangers after a good bit of research and they are absolutely worth the expense. They worked...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 17, 2015 | Arizona
A friend’s daughter mentioned that, “ALL SHE WANTED TO DO IN LIFE WAS TO RIDE A HORSE AND BE AROUND HORSES.” So, being the auntie who loves to spoil the little ones in my life, I started researching taking her for a lesson. Kerivan Farms in Gilbert...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2015 | Arizona
The trip started so peacefully. We’d traveled from Phoenix to Seligman, Arizona — maybe you’ve seen Cars — and stayed in a clean, simple motor lodge for the night. We rose early (2:30) and drove the 90 miles to this view. We parked, unloaded...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 23, 2015 | Arizona, Celebrate!
Look, there is nothing great about moving during a heat wave in Phoenix. Nothing. The silver lining on this one is sweaty — a damp, humid, hot and quickly cranky perspective. There is nothing like working outside in 110-plus weather to make me want to cry. In a...
