by Kelli Donley | Mar 7, 2011 | Happy Hippie, Journal
I have a sign at my desk that reads: “What brings you real joy? Do that. Be that. Share that. Spend more time with that and get more joy!” I read this each morning as I’m writing out my priority list and ruminating my daily prayer. The sign is...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2010 | Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie
Are you a Simon and Garfunkel fan? I grew up in a home that worshiped the likes of Prince, George Clinton and some lady named Apollonia. We never, ever listened to hair bands (which is why to this day I don’t understand the Bon Jovi fascination of many of my...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 26, 2010 | Celebrate!, handmade, Happy Hippie, Journal
In this case, for his pleasure. (Who says knitting can’t be sexy?) A Malabrigo ribbed scarf in the works as a commissioned gift for a friend’s boyfriend. I am plotting my holiday projects on an Excel spreadsheet. I’ll be sharing at least one a week...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 21, 2010 | Arizona, Community, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
Friends, I’m volunteering with the Phoenix Permaculture Guild to promote this mesquite and carob flour pancake breakfast this weekend in Tempe. It costs just $15 and you’ll be stuffed full of delicious, locally grown and ground carbs. Details for the event...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 18, 2010 | Arizona, Happy Hippie
Without a doubt, Novella Carpenter has influenced me. I’ve been dreaming (literally) of chickens and a bountiful vegetable garden. This time of year, it is hard to drive to the grocery store without losing your mind from the persistent heat, so gardening is...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 13, 2010 | Celebrate!, handmade, Happy Hippie
Tag blankets for sweet little toes — I’ve been busy sewing for the many new additions arriving this summer and fall. ~k