by Kelli Donley | Aug 1, 2011 | Colorado, Happy Hippie
Nelson and I are on a mission to climb as many trails in the Rockies as we can before it gets too cold and my Phoenician roots keep us indoors. So! We set out this weekend with an idea and gobs of time. What we found was Golden Gate State Park and hours of...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 31, 2011 | Colorado, Community
The first ever Denver County Fair was fabulous — and not just because Fancy Tiger was a sponsor. But let’s be honest — this didn’t hurt. There was an entire wing of the fair dedicated to arts and crafts. I fell in love with the dress above that...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 29, 2011 | 2011 Books, Colorado, Community, Fruitful Harvest
Have you read The Hunger Games trilogy? If not, do. It is incredibly creative, entertaining reading that I thoroughly enjoyed. That’s right. I just said I enjoyed a series of books that were mass produced and loved. In fact, as far as Summer 2011 books go, these...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 29, 2011 | Colorado, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Homestead
A wee pepper from the Colorado garden. There are lots of squash blossoms, but no other fruits from this tiny garden’s labor as of yet.
by Kelli Donley | Jul 27, 2011 | Colorado, handmade, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead
When I saw these prints on Etsy, I knew this was the perfect project for Colleen’s pending visit. I needed a birthday gift, and I wanted a craft we could work on together. Of course she’d know how to take some basic frames, add a dash of fabric and turn...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 26, 2011 | Celebrate!, Colorado
The Heirloom Homestead was hopping last week with house guests. (Say that five times fast.) Adam and Kim came through on their way to Wyoming. And my dear friend Colleen dropped by for a weekend retreat in the Rockies. We didn’t have any fun. Ahem. Or eat any...