Happy February, everyone! I’ll admit it- I actually like the wintertime. If it’s still snowing in March, that’s another story, but during February I’m still in full-blown cozy-up-indoors mode. I thought celebrating the holiday of love with a warm drink seemed most appropriate. I…
Hello, Lovelies! Valentine’s & Galentine’s day will always be a cute and kitschy holiday to me. It’s so fun to bust out some decorations that remind you of your elementary school Valentine exchanges. Balloons are beautiful for all kinds of occasions and this little…
Friends, you asked for more curated surprise boxes and we’re thrilled to say the next one (with a Galentine theme!) Is launching on Tuesday, January 30th at noon EST! Eeek! Our very first box was released in December and we sold out in 20…
Friends, the 2018 Valentine’s / Galentine’s Collection is here and I’m thrilled to finally unveil the 5 new cards and 2 prints that launched today! With this collection, we wanted to give you a selection of cards that would be appropriate for everyone you…
“2018: a return to naturalism. Let’s Correspond. Real paper. Real ink.” – John Mayer The other day, John Mayer posted this and it instantly inspired me. His sentiment about 2018 being a return to naturalism is something I feel so deeply about and it’s…
With so many new people becoming Keepsake Kitchen Diary owners over the holidays, I wanted to share some crafting inspiration from the Lily & Val team! This fun spread for Spaghetti Sauce is filled with so many cute details and creativity! Scrapbooking and planner…
Friends, I hope your 2018 is off to an amazing start! I think this is the perfect time of year to try something creative. Yes, because of the new year, but mostly because it’s FREEZING outside and I’d rather be cozied up inside with a…
Hi Friends. Today I have some bittersweet news to share and I’m not really sure if I have the right words, so please bear with me. Also, there’s SO much on my heart and too many things I want to express, but for now,…
Happy New Year, everyone! For January’s free desktop wallpaper download, I’m excited to reveal my word of the year – Refocus! Why “Refocus”? In the 2017 Year in Review for Lily & Val, I declared 2017 the year of “learning.” I’m grateful for the past…
Happy almost New Year, my friends! A few days ago, I read an article on how to effectively reflect on the past year and use it to propel you forward. One of the suggestions was to name your year. I typically do this at…
