I have been seeing popsicles everywhere this summer and it’s no wonder why! Beyond being cute, they are a delicious way to cool down especially as we enter the hot, dog days of summer. To me, the best part about these treats is that…
One of the best parts about summer is the availability of the freshest, seasonal, local ingredients! Salsa tastes best with just-picked, fresh tomatoes, peach pie tastes best with fresh peaches, and blueberry cake tastes best with fresh blueberries. Since not all of us have peach…
Summertime means it’s reading time! Whether you’re by the pool, at the lake, or just enjoying the view from your own backyard- we think a good book is the perfect companion for days when relaxing is key. Here are a few books that are…
The only thing that can rival a hot summer day is a cool summer night, right? From the heat of the sun to the heat of a bonfire, summer nights give us more time to spend outdoors during the longest days of the year.…
Most people either have a strong love of coffee or a strong love of tea, but I’ve always loved both! If someone really twisted my arm though, I would have to say tea is my favorite. Hot or iced, you can’t go wrong with…
Friends, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy 4th of July weekend! The 4th is actually Mak’s favorite holiday and his mother is coming to visit. We will be enjoying the festivities and fireworks in downtown Pittsburgh for the…
Happy July 1st, friends! I hope your summer is amazing so far. This month’s FREE desktop was inspired by pineapples, palm leaves, and all things colorful. I’m a bit sad I won’t be visiting any tropical locations anytime soon, so I settled for dreaming of…
My first reaction when I heard about National Pink Day was “how did I not know about this before?” My love of the color pink is no secret, so naturally I had to do something special to celebrate. For all my fellow pink fans, I’ve…
We have so enjoyed browsing through the Lily & Val hashtag this month! It’s always great to see how you are styling and displaying our items! Thanks for including us on all of your lovely accounts! …
On Saturday, June 6th, Lily & Val celebrated 3 years! It was exactly 3 years ago on that day that I pressed publish on my Etsy store. Little did I know that small act would end up changing my life. I am constantly amazed at…
