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Holiday Mantel Styling Tips

Hello Decorators! I am so pleased to be sharing some holiday mantel decorating tips with all of the Lily and Val Living readers! There is nothing better than a warm fireplace and the ones you love during the holidays. I would like to help you…

DIY

Plaid Tea Towels Gift DIY

At this time in December, it’s safe to say the trees are lit and decorated, wreaths are hung and holiday prints are displayed, but one room that seems to lack Christmas cheer is the kitchen. It can be difficult to decorate and have a…

DIY

DIY Christmas Poppers

Does anyone else love to find products that you can use in multiple ways?  I always think it’s fun to think creatively and use items for many different projects.  Wrapping paper is one of those items that has so many uses- the list goes on and…

Inspiration

4 Kitchen-Themed Gift Wrapping Ideas

This holiday season, many Keepsake Kitchen Diaries will be making their way under the tree and given as gifts. I love making gifts even more special by wrapping them in pretty ways. So for today’s post, we came up with 4 kitchen-themed gift wrapping…

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Marble Alphabet Magnets DIY

Do you remember those colorful, plastic alphabet magnets when you were a kid? I used to love rearranging them on the fridge. Today’s DIY is a sophisticated, grown-up version of alphabet magnets! Regardless of what you decide to spell out, these magnets will add a…

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DIY Holiday Felt Banners

I am so in love with banners lately. I love their versatility, endless possibilities, and how they work with virtually all types of decor. I hope you enjoy this beautiful felt banner inspiration for the holidays (but really, they can work all year round!)…

Inspiration

Lily & Val’s Holiday To-do’s

Everyone knows the holidays are busy and, if you’re not careful, Christmastime is over before you know it!  We love celebrating the little things in life, especially during this time of year. So we created a fun list of to-do’s to help you savor even the…

In the Kitchen

In the Kitchen: Holiday Wassail

You can always count on certain scents and aromas to bring back Christmas memories. Pine, of course, reminds me of all the Christmas trees that have stood and lit up the inside of our house with lights and ornaments.  I always smile when I smell…

In the Kitchen

In the Kitchen: Hazelnut Coffee Creamer

Fun fact about me: I have been gluten free for the past 17 years. I’m grateful for all the options that exist now, unlike 17 years ago, especially the attention given to gluten free eating through lifestyle diets like Paleo. When I started learning more about Paleo,…