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Valerie McKeehan

Behind the Scenes

Lily & Val Flagship Store Grand Opening Update

Friends, did you catch my Facebook live announcement today?! I’m so thrilled to say the Lily & Val Flagship Store will be opening its doors THIS WEEK and we can’t wait to welcome you inside these walls! Our Grand Opening Celebration will be held…

Desktops

FREE October Desktop & iPhone Download

October is my favorite month of the year! My birthday is in October plus I love the pumpkins, the cool weather, the changing leaves – everything! This month’s free desktop download is simple, elegant and designed to celebrate my favorite month. You all have…

At Home

DIY Raw Cotton Fall Wreath

I just love decorating for Fall! Getting my pumpkins and fall items can be as exciting to me as decorating for Christmas! This year, I’ve been using a lot of raw cotton in my Fall decor because I think it is so beautiful, rustic…

In the Kitchen

Kitchen Diary Stories: Katelyn

With so many Keepsake Kitchen Diaries finding their way into the homes of our customers, we love to see them cherished and filled with your family recipes. Even more, we love hearing your special memories, moments, and the stories behind the dishes you hold…

In the Kitchen

In The Kitchen: Peach Cobbler

It is that magical end-of-summer / beginning-of-fall time of year when peaches are at their peak! I just can’t get enough of peach season and as much as I am a pumpkin-obsessed girl, I will be sad to see these summer delights go away! In…

Desktops

Free September Desktop & iPhone Wallpaper

You guys! This time of year makes me giddy! I have been so excited to design September’s desktop download and share it will you all! If you’re like me and want to proclaim your love of all things pumpkin spice (especially those pumpkin spice lattes),…

Inspiration

5 Simple Ways to Encourage Others

Encouragement is one of our core values at Lily & Val. Prints and note cards filled with encouraging messages are certainly a key part of what we do, but my goal is that a spirit of encouragement will run even deeper than that in our company.…

In the Kitchen

In The Kitchen: Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

A few weeks ago, we had friends coming over for dinner on our deck and I was looking for a summery dessert to make! After consulting the pages of my Keepsake Kitchen Diary, I decided on my Mom’s Strawberry Pretzel dessert.  It is always…