by Kelli Donley | Oct 24, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
I don’t mean to jinx things around here, but you guys — I am wearing sleeves. Okay, okay. I am wearing sleeves first thing in the morning when I walk the dogs. Not all day. The afternoons are still in the 90s, but this is sweet progress! The mornings are...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 16, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
These poor pumpkins were cooking in the heat. The edges were browning and the flowers weren’t doing great. Even though I planted the native seeds when I was supposed to, I am not sure we’ll see gourds before Thanksgiving. Regardless, I knew they needed...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 15, 2014 | Community, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
When I saw this paper mache deer head at the craft store, I knew I wanted to paint it. I wasn’t sure why, but I loved it. And so, for a few bucks and a couple coats of paint… The first Christmas decoration is up. (Because, you know. In Tempe we see lots of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2014 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda, Recipes
Ellen asked for those recipes I make all the time. (Thank YOU for all of your amazing suggestions. I’m going to cook and review one a week. Stay tuned.) Those magical 8 standards in our kitchen: Mexican meatloaf Chicken Enchiladas Shepherd’s Pie...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 1, 2014 | Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
I started a knitting club at work last week. Everyone who came to the first meeting received a knitting roll with a set of huge knitting needles for an easy first project. Because when I nerd out, I like to do it with others. And snacks. Also: I am hiking the...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 28, 2014 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Hacienda, Reduce, Reuse
Anyone else have a tangle of circular knitting needles that looks something like, oh, say, THIS? Good times. Or, a tangled nonsense of zero fun. Your choice. I did a bit of research, asking fellow knitting nerds how they store their supplies. The results varied in...
