DIY

Thinking Outside the (Gift) Box

Every year, the month of June on my calendar is colored with various special occasions – weddings, showers, graduations and plenty of birthdays!  Besides Christmas, it’s the next time of year I seem to fly through wrapping paper!  I love using our everyday wrapping sheet…

In the Kitchen

In The Kitchen: Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

With the sun shining and temperatures rising, little entrepreneurs will start to set up shop at the end of their driveway ready to sell the drink of the summer: lemonade.  What goes better with hot dogs and burgers?  Sipping on the sweet and tangy…

Behind the Scenes

Behind the name Lily & Val

Mother’s Day is on Sunday and it seemed like the perfect time to post about something I get asked quite often which is, “Where does the name Lily & Val come from?” It is not based on anyone named Lily. The name is actually…

Desktops

FREE May Desktop Wallpaper

  April showers bring May flowers! This time of year is so renewing as nurseries are filled to the brim with new life ready for a home and gardens are planted. Since moving to the city, my flower bed has turned into container gardens…

Inspiration

Instagramers of the Month – April

Here are some of our favorite photos of the month!  How amazing are those gallery walls?  Thanks for tagging us and using the hashtag!  We love seeing these lovelies being used in your lives!  …

DIY

Earth Day Inspiration – Potted Spring Succulents

Succulents are back for the season and we are excited let go of our winter woes by bringing a few of spring’s finest to the inside of our homes! These no-fuss plants are perfect for small spaces and even your desk at the office. Plus, the whole project…

At Home

New Ways to Display L&V Prints

Spring is here and it has given new life not only outdoors, but in our homes!  There’s no doubt we all want to revive our living spaces a bit after being indoors all winter long. Some ways of freshening up take a little bit of…

Inspiration

Instagramers of the Month – March

Today, we are so excited to kick off a new series on the blog!  We’ve searched through your posts using #lilyandval and found our lovelies right where we want them- with YOU!  We want to thank you for decorating your homes, offices, desk, weddings and…