by Kelli Donley | Oct 15, 2014 | Community, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
When I saw this paper mache deer head at the craft store, I knew I wanted to paint it. I wasn’t sure why, but I loved it. And so, for a few bucks and a couple coats of paint… The first Christmas decoration is up. (Because, you know. In Tempe we see lots of...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 23, 2014 | Arizona, Community, Heirloom Hacienda
This week I went to a Hatch chile roasting party at the Tucker’s house. The smell of roasting chiles might be my very favorite. (And I may have awkwardly said more than once during dinner that I would, “wear that scent as a perfume! No. Really!”...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 6, 2014 | Arizona, Community
A few photos from recent walks with Nelson in the neighborhood: Love the early, golden mornings this time of year. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 31, 2014 | Arizona, Community, Heirloom Hacienda
This morning, Nelson and I made our rounds in the neighborhood as the morning sun peaked over the eastern Valley’s mountains, greeting us with rays climbing high through wispy clouds. Phoenix in July is, to put it mildly, rather toasty. Today’s high...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 28, 2014 | Community, Heirloom Hacienda
Last night we had a bit of a terrier party — whose parents enjoyed carnitas and corn risotto stuffed poblano peppers. Same dog: small, medium, large. Another fun, easy night at the Heirloom Hacienda. Great company, good food, happy dogs....
by Kelli Donley | Jul 11, 2014 | Arizona, Community
It’s been a bit since I’ve blogged about food security. The other day I received a newsletter from the Association of Arizona Food Banks. The statistics listed rattled me — a reminder that it is good to use the tiny bit of soapbox power I have to...
