Friends, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy 4th of July weekend! The 4th is actually Mak’s favorite holiday and his mother is coming to visit. We will be enjoying the festivities and fireworks in downtown Pittsburgh for the…
On Saturday, June 6th, Lily & Val celebrated 3 years! It was exactly 3 years ago on that day that I pressed publish on my Etsy store. Little did I know that small act would end up changing my life. I am constantly amazed at…
Hello dear friends! If you haven’t heard the BIG news, I am SO excited to tell you…I wrote a book!! It is coming out this Fall through Workman Publishing and is entitled, “The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create & Develop Your Own Style.” The…
Mother’s Day is on Sunday and it seemed like the perfect time to post about something I get asked quite often which is, “Where does the name Lily & Val come from?” It is not based on anyone named Lily. The name is actually…
Last September, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at Inspired Retreat held at the most cozy bed & breakfast, Evins Mill, in Tennessee. After a wonderful 4 days of connecting with fellow women entrepreneurs in an intimate setting and learning from talented…
I had the absolute pleasure of designing and drawing a cute chalkboard invite for Starbucks in honor of the World’s Largest Starbucks Date happening on February 13th! We filmed the whole process and here is the final product. How cute are those Starbucks cups?…
I am so pleased to introduce our 2015 Valentine’s Day card collection! AND….the new cards are here! Guys, they are gorgeous. I would love to hear what you think about our paper & printing upgrades. The authenticity of the chalk art really comes through…
Hi Friends! I hope that 2015 is treating you well so far. Yesterday was my first full day back in the studio and it felt amazing. We are dreaming big and planning away over here and I wish I could tell you everything that’s coming.…
For the past several months, I have been busy developing not only new artwork, but new products as well! It has been so wonderful hearing your responses to the new hand-lettered mugs that were launched just a few short weeks ago and now I’m thrilled…
Mugs are here!!!! After many months of planning and conceptualizing, I am so pleased to introduce the brand new Lily & Val Mug Collection! Just in time for holiday gift giving and of course, hot cocoa season. 4 designs are currently available and each mug…
