Happy New Year, friends! Although I am sad to see the holiday season come to an end, truth be told, I love the month of January. Getting back into a regular routine, cracking open a new planner, feeling refreshed, making plans and goals- it makes me…
Happy new year, friends! I hope your holiday was wonderful and relaxing. As I sit here to write Lily & Val’s 2015 year in review, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. This year was exciting and filled with huge milestones for our little business. 2015 marked a…
At the beginning of December, Emily and I had the pleasure of attending a special two-day event held by Chalk Ink in Austin, Texas! It was a first time for both of us visiting Austin and we loved it! It was great to learn more…
Okay – it’s 3 days before Christmas and you still need a last minute gift or a thoughtful stocking stuffer. Making a few of these DIY hand-lettered notepads may be the perfect little items to complete your list! We even have a free download for you…
Hello decorators! Hope you are all ready for this holiday season! I am so happy to be able to share some last minute styling tips with all of you! Here is a special mantel design for all of you ski lodge, woodsy chic lovers. I…
Hello Decorators! I am so pleased to be sharing more holiday mantel decorating tips with all of the Lily and Val Living readers! Hopefully you checked out our last decorating tips post. I would like to help you make that mantel (even if you don’t have a fireplace!)…
Hello Decorators! I am so pleased to be sharing some holiday mantel decorating tips with all of the Lily and Val Living readers! There is nothing better than a warm fireplace and the ones you love during the holidays. I would like to help you…
This holiday season, many Keepsake Kitchen Diaries will be making their way under the tree and given as gifts. I love making gifts even more special by wrapping them in pretty ways. So for today’s post, we came up with 4 kitchen-themed gift wrapping…
Do you remember those colorful, plastic alphabet magnets when you were a kid? I used to love rearranging them on the fridge. Today’s DIY is a sophisticated, grown-up version of alphabet magnets! Regardless of what you decide to spell out, these magnets will add a…
I am so in love with banners lately. I love their versatility, endless possibilities, and how they work with virtually all types of decor. I hope you enjoy this beautiful felt banner inspiration for the holidays (but really, they can work all year round!)…
