I’m always reminded in the winter that although we can’t see it, growth is taking place. Through the dark, silent, stillness all may seem dead now, but Spring WILL emerge. We can hold onto this hope and relish in the waiting. Our Love Letter…
Happy new year, everyone! An exercise that has been helpful to me at the end of each year is choosing a word to represent the coming year. Instead of a lengthy list of resolutions, this word can act as a compass for my actions.…
One of the prints from the Fall Collection says “Gratitude Changes Everything.” This phrase really stuck with me because I believe it to be true. Gratitude can be an anchor to our minds when they swirl with comparison, fear, and uncertainty. I hope these…
If you’ve been here for a while, you know that October is my favorite month of the year! A welcoming front door scene (complete with my dream blush door) seemed like the perfect way to welcome this new month. Happy Fall, my friends! Our…
Pumpkin lover’s rejoice! September makes it officially time to revel in all things pumpkin and FALL! I couldn’t resist adding in a few cute fairytale pumpkin illustrations since that has developed into a sort of theme for me this year! I hope you enjoy…
Lately, I’ve been paying close attention to the beautiful Western Pennsylvania landscape – lush, green countrysides dotted with specks of color and whimsy. Wildflowers add such magic to the whole scene! It’s amazing the beauty that is all around us when we stop to…
Roses. Romantic, soft, frilly roses. When I posted this watercolor painting to Instagram, many of you said it gave you a peaceful and calming feeling. I loved that so much and it made me think why not give that vibe to our screens where…
For whatever reason, June has come to represent new beginnings to me. I started Lily & Val 8 years ago on June 6th, the start of a journey I could have never imagined. Another life-altering new chapter happened when my daughter was born last…
I drew this when the lilacs were first popping up around my neighborhood! They are such a bright spot to see during this quarantine. Is there anything better than the smell of lilacs in the air?! I hope you enjoy this little ode to…
What’s better than receiving a cute bouquet of flowers? Receiving a cute bouquet of flowers wrapped in a darling way! I am always a sucker for pretty packaging and I think it makes a big difference, even with flowers. So, with Mother’s Day quickly…
