You can always count on certain scents and aromas to bring back Christmas memories. Pine, of course, reminds me of all the Christmas trees that have stood and lit up the inside of our house with lights and ornaments. I always smile when I smell…
Christmastime makes everything more fun- even your mail! Soon our mailboxes will fill with seasonal greetings from friends and family far and near. As you begin to send your snail mail holiday wishes, make your cards special inside and out, addressing your envelopes in new…
It’s Happy Mail time once again! December’s happy mail idea is all about decking the halls and sending someone special a bit of Christmas cheer to help them decorate! Our “Deck the Halls” illustrated card inspired us to think outside the traditional reds and greens of…
The holiday season is upon us! In order to avoid the burn out or stress from all the hustle & bustle, we came up with 6 tips to help you unwind on those evenings you feel like you can’t relax! This season, which also happens to be the…
We’re stepping into that time of year where our mailboxes fill up with holiday wishes from friends and family! While I love accumulating these cards, the pile grows very quickly and I have a hard time throwing them away at the end of the…
Last week was a huge week for Lily & Val, with the launch of our new Keepsake Kitchen Diary! We are so excited that it resonated with so many of you, and we hope to see your Kitchen Diaries put to good use during the…
Thanksgiving meal necessities: turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce- and plenty of pumpkin pie! Thanksgiving is a holiday where food is at the center, so we know this month will require lots of time spent in the kitchen! Our pumpkin pie recipe note…
We all know that every kids’ focus on Halloween is to get as much candy as they possibly can. I am a candy fiend and sometimes miss the days of carrying a heavy bag of candy bars through my neighborhood. I have to say though,…
The crispness of fall has officially set in! The cool autumn breeze has replaced the warmth of the summer sun, and we’re layering up and settling in for the season. Sweater Weather holds a special place in our hearts and because of this, we created a…
With Halloween just around the corner, I know there will be plenty of pumpkins carved between now and then! I’m still brainstorming what my pumpkin will be carved into this year, but I do know what I’ll be doing with what’s inside it! Roasted…
