With the biggest gift-giving season of the year right around the corner, I am excited to share ideas today for creating these one-of-a-kind, hand lettered, and heartfelt mug gifts. Not only are they adorable, they were super simple and so much fun to make. PaintedByMe…
Thanksgiving meal necessities: turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce- and plenty of pumpkin pie! Thanksgiving is a holiday where food is at the center, so we know this month will require lots of time spent in the kitchen! Our pumpkin pie recipe note…
Today is the day! Friends, I could not be more thrilled to introduce you to the Keepsake Kitchen Diary™. A project born out of my love of food and the memories associated with meals shared with family and friends! I truly believe the fondest…
Hello, November! During this very special month, the theme of gratitude is ever-present. I wanted to create a design that would serve as a reminder for me to pause and be thankful and I hope you all enjoy it as this month’s FREE hand-lettered desktop wallpaper! Enjoy!…
We all know that every kids’ focus on Halloween is to get as much candy as they possibly can. I am a candy fiend and sometimes miss the days of carrying a heavy bag of candy bars through my neighborhood. I have to say though,…
The crispness of fall has officially set in! The cool autumn breeze has replaced the warmth of the summer sun, and we’re layering up and settling in for the season. Sweater Weather holds a special place in our hearts and because of this, we created a…
It’s here!! I am so pleased to say the 2015 Lily & Val Holiday Collection has launched! It is filled with brand new chalk art designs, illustrated prints and cards, along with some surprises. (Hello, gold foil!) The line is meant to celebrate the mix…
With Halloween just around the corner, I know there will be plenty of pumpkins carved between now and then! I’m still brainstorming what my pumpkin will be carved into this year, but I do know what I’ll be doing with what’s inside it! Roasted…
October is my favorite month. I love everything about it – the changing leaves, cooling temperatures, football, pumpkins, plus it’s my birthday month! Along with my birthday on the 25th, my sister’s birthday is 5 days earlier (today!) and one of my best friends from…
On Sunday afternoons, you can usually find me and my family gathered around the TV watching whatever football game is on. To us, that is what Autumn is all about! Relaxing together, eating delicious snacks and enjoying football games makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon! Whether you…
