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Valerie McKeehan

Inspiration

10 Ways To Celebrate National Simplicity Day

It seems that every day there is a different national or international holiday. Some don’t appeal to me as much (International Talk Like A Pirate Day?!) as others (National Donut Day), but I still think they are fun! Today, however, really struck me. June…

Inspiration

What I Learned After A 7-Day Social Media Detox

  Distracted. I think that is the best word I could have used to describe how I was feeling. I was distracted by the scroll of Instagram and the never-ending supply of beautiful content. I was also distracted by my own drive to produce content,…

Desktops

July’s Summer Pineapple FREE Desktop Download

Happy July, friends!  I hope everyone’s summer is off to a great start! If you haven’t noticed, we’ve had quite the thing for pineapples around here! On my Instagram, I’ve lovingly called them the pumpkins of the summer and I think it’s true! So,…

In the Kitchen

Kitchen Diary Stories – Courtney’s Chicken Facile

Friends, we absolutely love hearing your special memories, moments, and the stories behind the dishes you hold dear and how you are commemorating them in your Keepsake Kitchen Diaries. Today I’m so excited to introduce you to Courtney, who is sharing one of her…

Behind the Scenes

Lily & Val 2018 Summer Decor Collection is Here

Friends, WELCOME to L&V Summer 2018!! I’m so excited to share this release of new prints, canvas, and pillows designed to refresh & brighten your space this summer! Up first, Handmade PILLOWS! We just released three different designs, but each one has multiple color…

Inspiration

5 Reasons Why We Should Handwrite Our Recipes

I am fascinated by handwriting. Not in an analytical what-your-handwriting-style-says-about- you-kind-of-way, but rather in a human connection kind of way. Just like viewing an original painting conjures a connection to the artist, handwriting is connected to the person. You can almost feel it. They held…