by Kelli Donley | Mar 14, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie
  When I am just happy to be in the sunshine,       and days when I am shy and annoyed and would rather just be by myself.     Because, let’s be honest: I am always going to be the tortoise. I’m slow and methodical and …...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kelli Donley | Feb 10, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Homebody
This weekend I planted a vegetable garden. One of the perks of returning to my little home in Tempe: space to garden. I’d done a good bit of work over the years to clear areas for gardening and no surprise — they were empty and ready for some attention....				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kelli Donley | Jan 22, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
  The succulent garden continues to thrive. I am looking forward to getting tomatoes and basil in when we land in Tempe. Depending on the space, a few fruit trees may find their way to our home too. One of the best parts of living in Phoenix: the gardening. Sure,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kelli Donley | Dec 9, 2013 | Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver
I love vintage linens — especially pillow cases. The older cotton pillow cases were made of such a higher quality than the typical ones you’d find today. And, you can usually find a stack of these at any thrift store for less than $1. Washed, with a small...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kelli Donley | Nov 19, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Happy Hippie, Nelson
We had two little visitors this weekend; Nelson was first excited, and then Winston ran off with his favorite toy. Soon thereafter, my beloved boy became a petulant teenager. He sulked around the house for three days until he could reclaim his space and his family. I...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kelli Donley | Nov 12, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Happy Hippie
Thank you to all who agreed to send a care package/hygiene kit for homeless veterans. We will distribute them prior to Christmas. A couple of updates: 1. They can include whatever you would like. They can be for either sex. Items recommended include: socks,...