Creative ruts are an inevitable part of creating. I used to become so frustrated with myself, but through the years I’ve better learned my rhythms and what I need to do. I’ve also learned that creativity is a discipline. We may think that being…
Happy November and almost Thanksgiving, friends! This season for me has been all about seeking “A Gentle Christmas.” It’s a soft and soothing counterbalance to all the tumult and noise. I feel this very deeply. My heart is craving it. It’s been a strange…
Happy almost Thanksgiving, friends! In honor of Small Business Saturday 2019, I put together these hand-drawn graphics for you! I hope you will join me in spreading the Small Business love this year. Small Business Saturday means a ton to me because I believe…
The weather is getting warm and sunny here and holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day have us in the mood to host more parties and get togethers with friends and family to celebrate this lovely time of year. We have gathered together some of…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to share some of our favorite handmade and small business gift ideas for mom. As you know a few of us around here are becoming mom’s for the first time! So this list is…
Spring is in the air…we can just feel it! If you’re looking for a quick way to refresh your wardrobe, adding some colorful accessories will do the trick. These handmade makers offer some beautiful options to add to your warm weather outfits. These beautiful…
If you have as many holiday party’s to attend as we do, you probably need a little help picking out a little something for your favorite hostess. We also love these gifts for the person you know who just loves to entertain year round!…
I just LOVE this time of year! I love the anticipation of Thanksgiving and the official kick-off holiday season. I love the shopping, decorations, excuse to drink lots of hot cocoa, and traditions. I also love that every Saturday after Thanksgiving has become known…
The best part of cooler weather….burning candles! It’s just the best way to warm up your home visually and emotionally! So, we thought we would round up our favorite candles of the season! Of course our number 1 fall candle pick this season would…
Friends, we are coming up on a special day that means a lot to me and the entire L&V team: Small Business Saturday. If you’ve been following along with Lily & Val for a while, you’ll know that we opt out of out the…
