by Kelli Donley | Dec 2, 2013 | Arizona, Celebrate!, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Trond’s family is visiting from Norway for a bit. In turn, we gave them their first American Thanksgiving to remember. Trond and D could sit outside smoking cigars, drinking red wine, and talking about “football” and other European nonsense all day...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2013 | Blessings, Celebrate!
Where ever you may be in this world — may today be one of great company, food and laughter. And now, I’m off to pour myself a glass of champagne, find a clean apron, and pull out the board games. xo, Kelli + the gang
by Kelli Donley | Nov 25, 2013 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art
First Christmas gift, delivered super early because friends came through town. This is my first pillow, and my first attempt at an envelope back. Needless to say, the pillow form doesn’t fit precisely (as is the case with so many of my sewing projects: almost,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 21, 2013 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Homebody
This year, I’m adding the following to our table of friends and family for Thanksgiving day celebrations (friends are bringing the bird, gravy and mashed potatoes): Breakfast: Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls I like to surprise friends with the delivery...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 17, 2013 | Arizona, Celebrate!
Fall has finally arrived to the Valley. All the little ants are marching outside to soak up every ray of daylight. All of us. On bicycles. On patios, sipping coffee in the morning and chardonnay in the late afternoon. On foot, in the parks in the mornings —...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 29, 2013 | Arizona, Celebrate!, Happy Hippie
I dragged D out into the desert this weekend to have him take one good look and say, “I love this!” We hiked South Mountain Saturday and made it on Camelback with Nelson Sunday. It was fantastic! Now, I need to research some light weight, inexpensive...