Remember the salt dough ornaments we used to make as kids? Well they're back - with a simple, elegant upgrade to bring a rustic nostalgic to your modern tree. Click through to see the recipe!
DIY In the Kitchen

Simple & Nostalgic Salt Dough Ornaments

Remember making salt dough ornaments as a kid? My aunt always had a Christmas craft for the cousins to do during the holidays – many of which involved making ornaments. One year we painted glass bulbs but the next we were only given baked…

Behind the Scenes

Pretty Ordinary Friday #31

For the Pretty Ordinary series, we’re documenting snapshots of our week that may not be the prettiest or the most interesting, but we enjoyed each instance and want to remember them! These are the behind-the-scenes, in-between moments – the small peeks that would otherwise be forgotten.…

Behind the Scenes

Snapshots of Our VIP Party!

We have been such busy little elves in the Lily & Val Flagship Store and Office that I *almost* forgot to share these photos of our L&V VIP Happy Hour Party! In November, after we switched the store over to Christmas, we hosted local…

Gift Guides

Stocking Stuffers Under $20

We all need inspiration during the holiday season – especially when it comes to finding just the right gift for that particular person! To help along our readers, we’ve compiled a selection of incredible and fun items. We had to stop ourselves from buying everything…

Happy Mail

December Happy Mail Idea – Holiday Party Glam Bag

The beginning of a new month means it’s Happy Mail time!  We get so excited about coming up with new and unique snail mail ideas to share- and this month is no different!  ‘Tis the season for peace, joy and holiday parties!  With the help…

Inspiration

December To Do List – Free Download

December swept us up in a flurry of holiday decorating and tidings of joy! This month’s To Do List takes a page out of Cindy Lou Who’s book and reminds us all to slow down and appreciate the little moments that make the season truly special. In addition…

Gift Guides

Baker’s Gift Guide 2016

We all need inspiration during the holiday season – especially when it comes to finding just the right gift for that particular person! To help along our readers, we’ve compiled a selection of incredible and fun items. As a team with a certain affinity for…

Need an easy holiday DIY? Try our hand-stitched felt stocking! It's cute, inexpensive, and only takes about an hour. Click through to read the steps and add some festive adorableness to your mantle!
DIY

DIY Hand-Stitched Felt Stocking

Hi there! Can you believe it’s December? Somehow I lasted this long without listening to Christmas music, but that’s about to change with this DIY. Honestly, there’s no way to make this project without at least whistling Let It Snow. Or better yet –…

Behind the Scenes

Pretty Ordinary Friday #30

For the Pretty Ordinary series, we’re documenting snapshots of our week that may not be the prettiest or the most interesting, but we enjoyed each instance and want to remember them! These are the behind-the-scenes, in-between moments – the small peeks that would otherwise be forgotten.…