“Rain is grace. Rain is the sky giving to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.”~John Updike April is here and so is this month’s FREE hand-drawn desktop & iphone downloads! I was inspired by the idea of April showers and pretty…
Today I’m thrilled to share a little bit about a special jewelry company I recently discovered. Their name is Akola, which means “she works.” The company mission really spoke to my heart, especially with Mother’s Day just a few weeks away. Also, the kind…
The idea of making time for tea is so appealing to me. I make dates for coffee with friends at the local coffee shops, but I have always wanted to switch things up and invite them over for tea instead! The tradition of High…
The list of ways to decorate Easter Eggs is overwhelming! Silk dye, food color, glitter, stickers, stamps, chalkboard, decoupage- are just a few ways to add some DIY to your Easter decor. Sometimes these techniques can seem a little daunting with all of the…
Have you started decorating for Easter yet? Sometimes it’s hard to decorate for Spring and Easter without getting a bit too cheesy. So, we thought it would be fun to put a new spin on a classic piece- the Easter tree. My mom’s tree…
Kick back and relax this weekend with a cup of coffee – the Irish way! I love that March represents all things green and Irish, and enjoying a traditional recipe for Irish coffee is a great way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. With the help of…
Spring is such a time of renewal and refreshment! Inspired by that, we thought our March happy mail idea should include some things to pamper our pals and get them ready for warmer Spring weather! As always, our Lily & Val happy mail ideas are all about small…
Happy March 1st, friends! This time of year is filled with such hope and anticipation, isn’t it? The flowers are starting to pop through the ground, the days are getting longer, and we’ve had just a few hints of warmer weather that leave me…
Books are one of the simplest ways to add some flair to your decor. When a desk, shelf, or nightstand seems in need of style, a stack of beautiful, coordinated books does the trick! There are certain books meant to be read but not displayed since…
2015 introduced us to the adult coloring book phase, and we definitely jumped on the bandwagon. Coloring books are relaxing, therapeutic- and really rewarding! Seeing a finished page saturated with color looks a lot different now than when you were 10. The new L&V coloring…
