Today is Earth Day and I couldn’t think of a better day to introduce you to my latest collaboration with Mixbook! – a custom photo book to hold all your garden memories!! Last year was the first year for my cut flower garden and as you…
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 –…
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 at my church, back in January. I absolutely loved working on this project and especially because of what it represented. It’s really nothing more than dust and…
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…
