by Kelli Donley | Jul 27, 2009 | Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Happy Hippie, Journal
I am now on the board for the Phoenix Permaculture Guild, which so far has been such an enjoyable experience. The board members are this incredibly ecclectic group of wildly successful hippies who love to garden. They’ve taken me under their wing and I feel a...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 24, 2009 | Domestic Art, Faith, handmade, Happy Hippie
I recently completed a prayer shawl for a friend, much of which I did seated in a blue rocking chair, staring at the Wind River Mountains, enjoying a giant fluffy dog at my feet. I selected the yarn because of the variegated purples — one of my favorite shades,...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 22, 2009 | Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Spicy gazpacho for two: Like a giant bowl of cold salsa for dinner. Perfect with a giant glass of cold white wine after a grueling hike of Camelback. Yep — I’m one of those idiots you see on the mountain when it is 110 degrees outside. The upside is there...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 8, 2009 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
The garden is clinging to life. Squash, pumpkins, sun flowers, basil, rosemary and watermelons are holding steadfast, bless their little hearts. The composter needs some attention, as does the front, former tomato, plot. I am looking forward to cooler weather and a...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, Tutorial
I was getting a pedicure this afternoon, reading the July issue of In Style when a quote jumped out at me: “Life without love is like a year without summer.” — Swedish proverb So, let’s add a little love, shall we? Because God knows summer is...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2009 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Journal
Quilted fat quarters: Japanese inspiration: bamboo handle: gift for a sweet girlfriend ~k
