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May 2017

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DIY

Make Your Own DIY S’mores Bar for Summer!

Can you believe it’s already almost June? I just got done thinking it was still March. Oh well – June means summer (even if it won’t officially be summer quite yet) and summer for me means s’mores. To get you in the bonfire spirit,…

Behind the Scenes

Lily & Val Presents: Pretty Ordinary Friday #52

For this week’s Pretty Ordinary Friday #52, we’re documenting snapshots of our week. While our pictures may not be the prettiest or the most interesting, we enjoyed each instance and want to remember them! These are the behind-the-scenes, in-between moments – the small peeks that would…

In the Kitchen

Preserved Lemons – Keepsake Kitchen Diary Recipe

This recipe spread Valerie crafted is my very favorite page that can be found in her own Keepsake Kitchen Diary. What really made it special was the way in which she created it – humming a little and with a concentrated look, anyone could see that…

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DIY

How to Make a DIY Camera Strap – Two Ways!

 I love photography, of course, but one of my favorite kinds is travel photography (isn’t travel grand? We love it here at L&V). It lets me bring home all the memories I make somewhere else. And actually, I just got back from a week-long…

Behind the Scenes

Lily & Val Presents: Pretty Ordinary Friday #51

3 For this week’s Pretty Ordinary Friday #51, we’re documenting snapshots of our week. While our pictures may not be the prettiest or the most interesting, we enjoyed each instance and want to remember them! These are the behind-the-scenes, in-between moments – the small peeks that…

Happy Mail

May Happy Mail Idea: Birthday Fun

May just so happens to be my birthday month and I couldn’t resist bringing all of you into the celebration! This month’s happy mail idea will bring a big smile to anyone lucky enough to have it sent to them, birthday or not. The…

In the Kitchen

How To Ice A Cake Like A Pro

Hello, Darlings! It’s been a while since I have checked in here on the blog, and I’m happy to be showing you all something I love to do! Making a pretty cake can seem intimidating…layering, icing, decorating. But these simple steps are the most…