Today I’m thrilled to share a little bit about a special jewelry company I recently discovered. Their name is Akola, which means “she works.” The company mission really spoke to my heart, especially with Mother’s Day just a few weeks away. Also, the kind…
Spring is such a time of renewal and refreshment! Inspired by that, we thought our March happy mail idea should include some things to pamper our pals and get them ready for warmer Spring weather! As always, our Lily & Val happy mail ideas are all about small…
Happy March 1st, friends! This time of year is filled with such hope and anticipation, isn’t it? The flowers are starting to pop through the ground, the days are getting longer, and we’ve had just a few hints of warmer weather that leave me…
2015 introduced us to the adult coloring book phase, and we definitely jumped on the bandwagon. Coloring books are relaxing, therapeutic- and really rewarding! Seeing a finished page saturated with color looks a lot different now than when you were 10. The new L&V coloring…
A little something for your favorite galentines is always a good idea, especially when you take the opportunity to get a bit creative with your gifts! We even have a Lily & Val card dedicated to this holiday to celebrate your BFFs! Last year we got…
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to send some happy snail mail! For February’s happy mail, it’s all about the packaging! We’re suckers for pretty packaging and this month’s theme will help you add some flair. From stamps to string and, of course, coordinated note cards-…
I had a lot of fun experimenting and creating February’s desktop download! I’ve been loving the traditional pinks and reds of Valentine’s Day mixed with pretty blues. Here is a little behind-the-scenes peek of the painting on my desk! I hope you enjoy this month’s design!…
My home office could definitely use more style. Right now it does the job, but I need to add a bit more personality to make it feel more like me. Whenever I go to Pinterest for office inspiration (which is a lot), I notice…
The holidays are over, the new year has begun and if you are hoping to read more in 2016, we’ve come up with a few great selections to add to your list! The Orphan Train: “Foster teen Molly is performing community-service work for elderly widow Vivian,…
One of the reasons I loved the whole “Back to School” season was picking out all new supplies. New pencils, folders, fun notebooks- they made it much more exciting to start the school year! As an adult, the start to a new year brings…
