by Kelli Donley | Apr 10, 2016 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
Jason finished up the addition to the garden bed this weekend, including a new irrigation system — which will come in handy as soon as temps climb over 100 and hauling buckets of water gets old. I am thrilled! Three weeks ago, I planted cucumbers and zucchini by...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 11, 2016 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna
The citrus are blooming, covered in bees and making the yard smell like perfume. We’ve got two types of basil and some lavender going. I’m hoping they’ll all perk up with the increasing heat. Especially you, lavender. You’re on notice. The...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 9, 2016 | CAOK, Domestic Art
This pillow is spring on one side, and Valentine’s on the other. And, I’m done making pillows for a while. Time to find a new project to tackle! ~K
by Kelli Donley | Mar 2, 2016 | Domestic Art
Are you noticing a theme? This is what happens when I craft. I find a pattern I love and I make it until I am sick of it. (I’m not sick of these log cabin pillows yet. I’ve yet to make any for us.) This pillow was part of Sue’s birthday gift. (This...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 28, 2016 | Domestic Art
You may have already seen photos of this beauty on Facebook or Instagram — but it’s worthy of some blog love too. My mom surprised me with this gorgeous quilt for Valentine’s day. The postwoman came when I had a couple girlfriends over sewing, and I...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 25, 2016 | Arizona, Domestic Art
Spring is in full bloom in Arizona; our “winter” lasted all of three weeks, or so. As such, the citrus limbs are heavy with golden orbs and the acacia are flowering with the most delicious scent. (It really is my favorite smell.) When you have a hundred...
