I’ve always wanted Lily & Val to be a space that conjures the warm & fuzzy, cozy, and nostalgic. One of our mantras is a quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder: “It is the sweet simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Taking a look at our manifesto paints a similar picture. When I become the most sentimental, I think about sharing a cup of tea with my mom or sitting on the porch swing with my grandma admiring her flower bed. We strive to create products, art, and blog content that speak to the everyday moments that often become the important ones when we look back on our lives.
I think one of the reasons hygge immediately connected with me was because it eloquently sums up a huge part of the foundation of the Lily & Val brand. I crave cozy and warm, a clear head to enjoy the beauty in simple moments that come and go so quickly. What a breath of fresh air this is to me! After coming out of a season of hustle and fast-pace, my heart is longing for slow. It describes the heart-warming feeling that comes from taking pleasure in ordinary, everyday moments and making them meaningful, beautiful, soothing, and special. I wasn’t familiar with the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) until recently, but once I learned about its meaning, I was instantly smitten. I’m declaring this the month (actually maybe the year?) of hygge! Happy 2017, my friends! This first free desktop of the year is a bit different and I’m anxious to tell you all about it because it represents something that we’ve become quite passionate about here at Lily & Val.
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