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Hey everyone! Today I thought I’d share the progress I’ve made in my Garden Sketchbook Journal this summer. If you missed the previous post, check it out here. I share all the resources and supplies I’m using. The cutting garden is exploding and if…

Creative ruts are an inevitable part of creating. I used to become so frustrated with myself, but through the years I’ve better learned my rhythms and what I need to do. I’ve also learned that creativity is a discipline. We may think that being…

When I think about Fall I can’t help but think of cozy evenings curled up with a blanket, tea, and a good book! So for my fellow homebodies and book lovers, I have a little something for you to add to those evenings –…

So… yesterday I did a thing… I pushed through some fear, held my breath, and sent out an L&V love letter to our email subscribers telling them I had made a few original soft pastel paintings available! (Side note: If you don’t already receive…

Here’s a little fun fact you may not know about me: I went to college for marketing and prior to starting Lily & Val, I owned a small, boutique marketing firm with Mak! (Yep, we’ve been business partners for a LONG time.) Much of…

Friends, I’m so happy to finally share this chalkboard wall installation I created for a women’s event called The Well at my church, Northway Christian Community back in January.  I absolutely loved working on this project and especially because of what it represented. It’s…

With it being Valentine’s Day this week, I thought I’d share something that’s been on my mind lately: Self Love. I know, I know it seems that “self care” and “self love” have been buzzwords lately, but for good reason. It’s so important to…

Does this sound familiar? You purchased a new notebook, journal, or planner and it feels amazing to be holding it in your hands- all shiny, new, and filled with possibility. You’re brimming with excitement to use it,  but then the crisp white pages send…