In the Kitchen

In the Kitchen – Mulled Apple Cider

On a crisp day in Autumn, there is almost nothing more comforting than lighting a candle scented with sweet and spicy notes. I’m currently burning one called “Pumpkin Roll” and it smells as delicious as it sounds! This season you can find many candles to…

DIY

Farmers Market Tote DIY

An ideal Saturday morning calls for sleeping in, grabbing a hot cup of coffee and heading to the local farmers market. I especially love it in the fall when apples, sunflowers, squash, and pumpkins make their way into vendor’s stands.  We were inspired by our local markets…

In the Kitchen

Art of the Picnic – Wine & Cheese

When the weather starts to cool in September, it’s the perfect time to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures by dining al fresco! Picnics are a favorite fall activity and each week during the month of September we will be sharing a different theme…

Desktops

FREE September Desktop Wallpaper

  We couldn’t wait any longer to share our FREE desktop download for September!  This hand-drawn design not only expresses our love of Fall, but how much we love everything pumpkin! For the truly pumpkin spice obsessed, now even your computer and phone can be ready for…

DIY

Geometric Painted Picture Frame – Dorm DIY

It’s no surprise that all of us at Lily & Val are big admirers of the gallery wall.  There are unlimited ways to arrange them and create something truly unique to you!  These geometric, painted frames are an easy project to fit right in with the rest…

Inspiration

Instagramers of the Month – August

August is halfway gone and it’s fun to see our fall designs starting to appear on your Instagram posts!  We love seeing our prints adding a touch of warmth to your homes, coffee stations, dorm rooms, and even planners! Thank you for sharing. While we are anxious for…

Inspiration

Each day is a fresh start

When it’s back-to-school season, many of us are ready to fall back into a routine.  We’ve slept in, we’ve vacationed, and now we’re ready to hit the reset button for the rest of the year.  One of our favorite prints from this summer’s collection…

Behind the Scenes

Big Picture Class – Lettering Basics

Friends, I have some fun news to share! I will be teaching an online Chalk Lettering class on Big Picture Classes! It is a premium class that also includes Brush Lettering & Calligraphy lessons taught by two amazingly talented ladies: Amanda Arneill from Say It Pretty Designs and Heather…

At Home

Party Pineapples 3 Ways

Let’s face it. Pineapples are totally having a moment right now.  In food, on clothes, decorating walls- this fruit is everywhere!  I for one am not complaining since I have a weakness for all things pineapple!  Not only is it a quintessential symbol of summer,…