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Alivia Chapla

Inspiration

7 Ways to Use Lily & Val Recipe Cards

This just in: new kitchen-themed lovelies from Lily & Val! A slew of recipe cards, tote bags, and new prints hit the shelves and we are beyond pumped to share them all with you. You can read more about the heart behind the collection…

Happy Mail

Happy Mail – Lily & Val’s 5th Anniversary!

Friends, it’s happy mail time! But first – if you are following any of our social media channels, you’re probably aware it’s our 5-year anniversary. We can’t keep it to ourselves! There’s so much to celebrate and so much to marvel over. Valerie certainly…

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…

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…

Inspiration

May To Do List – Free Download

Remember our hygge theme for the year? The notion of “coziness of the soul” brings to mind steaming mugs of tea and thick blankets, but we want to share with you how to extend hygge to the warmer months! Enter: the monthly to-do list free…

Inspiration

April To Do List – Free Download

April takes the stage! We’re refreshing, reviving and recycling – join in the fun by grabbing our April To-Do List free download for inspiration! In addition to our monthly desktop background, we have this free download for you as well. Print out the list,…

Happy Mail

April Happy Mail – National Letter Writing Month

Fresh weather is lifting our spirits! We’re ready to celebrate and spread the joy with our April Happy Mail idea, especially because it’s National Letter Writing Month! Check back in for fun snail mail surprises throughout April, both online and in-store. Now, buckle up and…

DIY

Make Your Own Candle, the Easy Way!

Welcome to: how to make your own candle, the simplest way possible! Honestly, it doesn’t take a professional to do this DIY – and most noteworthy, it’s one of those fun, satisfying crafts that (pun alert!) melts away the stress. So grab your favorite…