As we enter March I can’t help but think about what was happening a year ago. All of us thrust into a global pandemic – uncertainty and fear hovering over us like a dark cloud. Now here we are one year later. We are…
I’m always reminded in the winter that although we can’t see it, growth is taking place. Through the dark, silent, stillness all may seem dead now, but Spring WILL emerge. We can hold onto this hope and relish in the waiting. To download for…
Happy new year, everyone! An exercise that has been helpful to me at the end of each year is choosing a word to represent the coming year. Instead of a lengthy list of resolutions, this word can act as a compass for my actions.…
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…
