by Kelli Donley | May 17, 2021 | 2021, Heirloom Hacienda
Quilt made for Madison and Daniel, who will marry this week. (For the second time!) A few things we are celebrating and grateful for this week: Time with friends: This weekend I had a chance to have lunch with a girlfriend, and later to visit other friends at their...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 16, 2018 | Heirloom Hacienda, Homebody
This took several months, but boy are we glad it is done. When Jason moved into this home, we knew the master bedroom would need some help. The woman who lived here before was obsessed with greek themes. (You may remember the column in the bathroom.) Hence the drapey...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 1, 2017 | Heirloom Hacienda
This furry cuddle monkey came to stay with us last week for a few days. He is one of the sweetest pups. He is just the right size to hold and loved resting in my arms or on my chest when he was trying to get back to sleep. The other dogs were not as amused....
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2017 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Inspired by Master of None, I borrowed a friend’s Kitchenaid pasta maker attachment the other day with the high hopes of making J ravioli. Several hours later, we ordered takeout. The process: The sauce was great. My trick is to use ground beef and ground...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 12, 2016 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda
Before. This project required using both a staple gun and a glue gun. It was fun, and I’m happy with this fabric. Next up: updating the murphy valences. These should really be called dust holders. I am so thankful Jason is okay with me taking this house...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 10, 2016 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
Jason finished up the addition to the garden bed this weekend, including a new irrigation system — which will come in handy as soon as temps climb over 100 and hauling buckets of water gets old. I am thrilled! Three weeks ago, I planted cucumbers and zucchini by...