LILL's Inauguration Celebration!

This past Tuesday was a great day in America and a great moment for American history. President-Elect Barack Obama was sworn in as our our country's 44th president.

To celebrate the festivities, LILL HQ team members did what we do best, hosted our monthly potluck! While the Inauguration Ceremony was displayed on the kitchen TV, tasty treats such as red, white and blue decorated cup cakes and cookies were served along with Barack Obama cookies!






In the spirit of the newly elected prez, we had our own election for the LILLie Awards! LILL HQ team members voted on categories from Best Dressed to Best Know for Leadership and more.

The LILLie Awards Ceremony was sponsored by the Social Committee. Amy F. and Candice G. presented the winners with their certificates.


Here are the results from our election:

1 – Best Dressed

Shared by 3 Team Members:

Jen - of course, she's the founder and president of 1154 LILL

Candice - LILL on Location Assistant Manager





Alexandra - Cutting Team Associate

2- Warmest Smile

Kari - Cutting Team Associate
Won this award for obvious reasons - Her smile lights up any room!

3 – Most likely to end up with 7 kids

Jen - she's already on baby #3 so well on her way to #7!

4 – Most Adventurous

April - Design Team Associate

An outgoing gal with a contagious laugh!

5 – Funniest

Candice - for the 2nd consecutive year!

6 – Best Known for Leadership

Jen - LILL's own commander-in-chief

7 – Would like to have for your sibling in another life

Candice - her 3rd LILLie Award. She is the funniest and best dressed, so who wouldn't love to have her for a sister?

8 – Miss or Mister Congeniality

Amy - Web Store Manager

9 – Best Potluck Contributors
Shared with several employees, our potlucks are the best for a reason!

The Loncar Sisters

Mike - Production Manager
Adrienne - Senior Fabric Associate

10 – Employee of the Year!

Amy - featured here giving her acceptance speech. "Working with such wonderful people everyday is an award in itself".

We hope you enjoyed catching a behind the seams glimpse of our Inauguration Celebration.

In this new year there is a feeling of new hope and change. We look forward to enjoying and celebrating a fresh new start with you all.

-Lilly S.

Bridal Contest - Winners!

We are excited to announce the winners of LILL’s Bridal Contest for 2008!
So many stories and photos were sent in and we here at the LILL HQ had a wonderful time getting to know all you LILL Girls out there a little better. We were delighted to see how LILL helped make your wedding day special.

1st Place Winner of the $100 LILL Gift Certificate – Angie W.!

2nd Place Winner of the $75 LILL Gift Certificate – Melissa K.!

3rd Place Winner of the $50LILL Gift Certificate – Nikole J.!

Thanks again to our brides who submitted their stories and photos and thanks for making LILL a part of your big day.
Congrats to the winners and have fun creating your next LILL Bag!


-Lilly S.

Emily's Pick of the Week

Happy Friday! This week's pick is a custom VICTORIA designed by Kelly D from Harmony, PA. The fabrics that Kelly chose are bright and pretty and they remind me of summer! It's a great day to start thinking of warm weather and sun. It will be here before we know it! VICTORIA is a darling jewelry roll that is perfect for travel. Kelly chose the bright orange and hot pink Sari Paisley for the exterior of her VICTORIA. The center stripe shines in the hot pink Strawberry Daiquiri. Are you planning a trip? Design your own custom VICTORIA or check out our ready made VICTORIA's! Have a great weekend!! Emily

Emily's Pick of the Week

Happy 2009! This week's pick is a custom DREA designed by Mary S.

Mary chose to go with a black and white theme for her custom DREA. The whimsical fabric, Round About covers the exterior. Black Basketweave makes up the external stripe and strap. The interior has the black and white, Ink Swirls. The interior pocket has a pop of color with Key Lime Twill. The fabric combinations on this DREA will look great with any outfit! Emily R.

January's LILL Team Member of the Month!

The award goes to....Lilli S.! No, not me - but that would be great! There is another Lilli S. in the office. She has been working with LILL since April of 2008 in the LILL on Location Department as well as dabbling in our super-great Facebook page!

The best way to describe Lilli and her work here at LILL is ready, willing and able! Lilli works primarily in the LILL on Location department. She has recently extended herself to assist Store Operations and Marketing. Along with assisting in the Production departments of Cutting, Quality Assurance and Shipping during the holiday season and Web store when needed.

With all of her flexibility and diversity of job tasks, Lilli never fails to shine through with her warm energy and smiling face. She is known for being kind, very creative, a sharp thinker, outgoing and always has a lot of great ideas of ways to improve her work and the work of others around her.

Now, let's get to know Lilli:

Where are you originally from? "I was born in Peoria, IL, but my family shortly moved to Decatur, Alabama. We lived there for 10 years, moved to Columbia, SC for 3, and Evansville, IN for 4. I went to Earlham College in Richmond, IN. After graduating, I lived in Winter Haven, FL for over a year, and then moved to Chicago in February of 2008."

Favorite LILL style? "I just ordered an AUDREY in Chocolatier, which I’m pretty excited about."

Top 3 fabric picks:

"Chocolatier-Love it. Can’t get enough of it."

"Lilac Plaid-I, very much, enjoy purple."

"Fall in Love"

What do you love most about working for LILL? "Everyone is extremely nice and friendly. In many ways, it is more like hanging out with friends than work. Plus, watching As the World Turns during lunch is awesome!"

Nickname? "Not really, although, sometimes Lilli Pad, which I do not encourage."

Favorite music genre: "I have to admit that I’ve been listening to a lot of Top 40 music recently, particularly Womanizer. But, I also am into Rilo Kiley, Ryan Adams, and Spoon. I also really like Elliot Smith, but I have to be in the right mood."

Where did you last go on vacation? "I went to Alabama to visit my parents and sister for the holidays. Although, I did end up sleeping in the Detroit airport from missing my connecting flight due to bad weather. It was totally worth it to be with my family for a while and to be warm. I got to wear shorts…outside…in December."

Fun Extras: "I love playing cards and board games, especially Euchre and Scrabble. Love the smell of vanilla. If I could have one superior talent, it would be to always be funny. I hate unloading the dishwasher, putting clothes away and cleaning the bathroom. And, I have a secret desire to be seen through the Chicago Reader’s, I Saw You posts."

Thanks so much, Lilli! You are truly a joy to work with and we thank you for all your hard work, dedication, flexibility and especially, your shining smile!

- Lilly S.