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…
February is the “month of love” – but we like to extend this thought to include self-care, self-love, and self-appreciation. After all, in the wise words of Oscar Wilde, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” In addition to our monthly desktop…
The Lily & Val team carved out a special day of creative messiness (and snackiness!) to spend together. The occasion? Filling our Keepsake Kitchen Diaries with our very favorite recipes! We’ve heard many times from various fans that they are afraid of messing up…
Winter gives me the chills – literally and figuratively! Although the Lily & Val headquarters is comfy as comfy can be, I would show up in a faux fur robe every single day if they let me (but really can I, Val?). With our hand-drawn…
Let’s get cozy, everyone! We’ve been advocates for hygge this year and we can’t think of a better way to achieve that big sigh of contentment than to read a book about coziness while being cozy yourself. So grab a fluffy blanket – or…
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…
The glitz and glam of the holidays are over and it’s time to refocus our daily lives once more. This month’s To-Do List free download is aimed at helping us live little moments in big ways, hygge-style! In addition to our monthly desktop background, we have…
Happy 2017, my friends! This first free desktop of the year is a bit different and I’m anxious to tell you all about it because it represents something that we’ve become quite passionate about here at Lily & Val. I’m declaring this the month…
Staying in is the new going out. We feel this so hard at Lily & Val that we have a print about it. But, since we’re people who still value celebrating things, we can’t let staying in on New Year’s Eve happen without a…
Pairing a perfect present with a few accessories can easily round out a theme and check a loved one off your Santa list! Whether you’re awaiting the arrival of a Keepsake Kitchen Diary or if you’ve nabbed one from a partner store already, we have 3 different ideas for a…
