As we enter the final month of this whirlwind year of 2020, I hope you have been able to find some peace and calm. May this little drawing be a reminder to slow down and practice gentleness this season. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!…
One of the prints from the Fall Collection says “Gratitude Changes Everything.” This phrase really stuck with me because I believe it to be true. Gratitude can be an anchor to our minds when they swirl with comparison, fear, and uncertainty. I hope these…
If you’ve been here for a while, you know that October is my favorite month of the year! A welcoming front door scene (complete with my dream blush door) seemed like the perfect way to welcome this new month. Happy Fall, my friends! To…
Lately, I’ve been paying close attention to the beautiful Western Pennsylvania landscape – lush, green countrysides dotted with specks of color and whimsy. Wildflowers add such magic to the whole scene! It’s amazing the beauty that is all around us when we stop to…
Roses. Romantic, soft, frilly roses. When I posted this watercolor painting to Instagram, many of you said it gave you a peaceful and calming feeling. I loved that so much and it made me think why not give that vibe to our screens where…
For whatever reason, June has come to represent new beginnings to me. I started Lily & Val 8 years ago on June 6th, the start of a journey I could have never imagined. Another life-altering new chapter happened when my daughter was born last…
I drew this when the lilacs were first popping up around my neighborhood! They are such a bright spot to see during this quarantine. Is there anything better than the smell of lilacs in the air?! I hope you enjoy this little ode to…
The month of April always holds a special place in my heart because it is National Letter Writing Month! I’m a firm believer that old-fashioned letters and snail mail are something we need to preserve and cherish. Especially now during this crazy time of…
Hello, March! I’m getting a jump start on all things Springy with this month’s floral and bee wallpapers! I don’t think my bee obsession is going away anytime soon. I hope you enjoy! To download for free during the month of March 2020 use…
Happy February and Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! This month’s drawing came as a result of feeling nostalgic for little packages of conversation hearts, perforated valentines, and homemade, decorated card boxes. Wasn’t Valentine’s Day so much fun as a kid?! I hope these free wallpapers…
