by Kelli Donley | Jan 20, 2016 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
We have broccoli, peppers and onions going strong in the garden. We’re soon adding an addition to the garden bed — a separate bed solely for tomatoes. I’m thrilled. We’ll fill it two-thirds with organic compost and soil, and then work in epsom...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 19, 2016 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
January in central Arizona is citrus season. You’ll see citrus trees with arms bowing, full of fruit. And there are trees nearly everywhere — medians along major streets, parks, and plenty in backyards. Our trees didn’t do great this year; it’s...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 20, 2015 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
The plate wall is up. I appreciate that it is a little wonky and full of trees. The green jadeite platter is my favorite, and I’m happy to showcase it. I used these plate hangers after a good bit of research and they are absolutely worth the expense. They worked...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 29, 2015 | Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
These will stay in peat pots for another two weeks before being transplanted. This is just the first half of the 65 or so heirloom tomato babies I have going in my kitchen. It is going to be a big year for tomatoes around the homestead. In other news, I’m making...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 29, 2014 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
Apparently, we also make candles now. Also — I’ve become a regular camp counselor on the weekends when it comes to arts and crafts. I am enjoying having several kids in my life who want to spend this time together, and are very creative. I foresee a lot of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 27, 2014 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
This weekend, we tie dyed. (Not a very well kept secret: I LOVE TIE DYE. I am fairly incapable of buying t-shirts at restaurants, for example, if they are tie dye. Also: I frequent restaurants that sell t-shirts. I am a classy dame.) Back to the topic at hand: Guys...
