It’s always the mini, pint-sized, small bite treats that steal my heart the fastest! They’re easy to gift, fun to make- and you never worry about sharing. These mini strawberry heart pies are adorable and so delicious, I couldn’t just have one! Valentine’s Day…
Winter has yet to let up, and I’m usually found fighting off the Winter Blues around February. It seems like the sun has been covered by clouds all month and bitter winds keep me indoors with a blanket. While I’m not complaining about those…
Before Valentine’s Day comes Galentine’s Day, a day to get girly and give out some love to your gal pals. Scrolling through all the amazing Galentine’s-themed parties and treats on Pinterest brings inspiration for making February 13th the day for your girlfriends! Because we couldn’t…
Although Valentine’s Day takes place on February 14th, we like celebrating the holiday all month long! It’s the perfect excuse to remind your friends and special someones how much you care. Sending cards, leaving sweet treats or good ol’ DIY pink and red crafts…
It seems we spend the most time indoors in the month of January. Wind chills, freezing temperatures, and flurries of snow advise us to stay in and cozy up by the fire. Winter weather makes for the perfect excuse to stay in your PJs…
I’m always up for new office decor, especially when it involves some DIY. On my daily Pinterest scrolls, I’ve been seeing a lot of cool DIYs involving cork and cork boards- so I thought it was time to try it myself! This DIY cork…
One resolution on my list this year is to eat meals that make me feel my best. A book that has been crucial in this change is called “Go With Your Gut” by Robyn Youkilis. Robyn provides delicious, healthy recipes but also information about…
Like most people, we take time in January to reflect on our previous year and also consider how to live well in the one to come. Taking up a new activity or sport can top the lists of things to accomplish in a new year…
For the Lily & Val team, the beginning of 2017 is all about ‘hygge.’ If you haven’t heard of it, check out our desktop download for January and you’ll see why we’re so excited about it! Before ‘hygge’ hit the scene, we were craving…
This is one of my favorite times of year to be in the kitchen. The flavors, the smells- so many are tied to a memory, and that’s one of many reasons I love baking up Christmas treats! Anything with peppermint immediately takes me to…