by Kelli Donley | Feb 3, 2022 | Family
My friend Sagar is an accomplished pet photographer. He has been featured in Outside magazine and his love for dogs shows in his work. Whenever he’s in town, I beg for a few updated shots. These are a few of my favorites from the last session. He perfectly...
by Kelli Donley | May 7, 2019 | Domestic Art, Family, Reuse
My cousin Cale was given this quilt after my grandparents died. It wasn’t one my grandmother used; it was kept on display on a high plant shelf above the kitchen. Cale’s puppy didn’t show such deference and sooner than later the hand-stitched...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2019 | 2019, Faith, Family
Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. My late Grandmother Maxine would have us to her home in Tucson for a simple meal after church, and we’d all enjoy chocolate. She loved chocolate, and it was her annual sacrifice for Lent. I think of her often,...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 26, 2019 | Family, Uncategorized
When I was born, my British grandmother, fondly known as Gramma J, was just 45. She was a young mother, as was my mother. By 50, she’d have three grandchildren and one on the way. Gramma J is still alive in her body, but her spirit has long since left this...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 22, 2017 | Blessings, Celebrate!, Family
This time of year, I like to look back and think about all of the wonderful days that we celebrated in some way. There was the trip to Mexico City, which remains one of my favorites of all time. Jason and I loved the culture, walking the city, the food, and definitely...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 15, 2017 | Celebrate!, Family, Hostess
Thanksgiving prep is underway at our house. The tables soon will be full with family, extended family, and neighbors. For the first time, I’m cooking the bird. I’m a wee bit anxious. (Okay, it is 5 am and I’m blogging after spending an hour reading...
