Go Shopping with Lilly!

Hi LILL Girls and Boys! The shopping season is here and you are probably looking for ideas. I’m here to help! I have a long list of my own and thought I’d share my gift giving ideas with you.

Secret Santa – a CANDY full of Candy! Easy on the pocket book, plus who doesn’t love candy?

My Mom – CAROLINA wallet. My mom is very organized and this is the perfect gift for her.

Grandma - JOEY photo album filled with pictures of our past family holidays together. Sentimental and sweet, Grandma’s love that stuff!

My girlfriend – LIZ Bag. Perfect for Girl’s Night Out events plus doubles as a wallet.

Sister-in-law – She has everything so I’m going with a LILL gift certificate to LILL so we can design a bag together. This will give us some much needed ‘get to know you time’ as well!

Hey guys! Need an idea for your girlfriend or wife? Get one of LILL’s accessories such as AMY, SAMANTHA or LESLIE and put a piece of jewelry in it. The perfect packaging for the perfect gift!

Happy shopping!

-Lilly S.

Meet the Loncar Sisters!

The Loncar sisters are famous at LILL's production office not only for their hard work and dedication to LILL but also the many talents they bring to the company. Most importantly, they are known for their desserts! There is not a production office potluck complete with out one of their treats. They are as sweet as the goods they bake and it’s always a pleasure to work with them.

Get to know the Loncar sisters! I’ve asked them a few questions so you can learn more about the 3 girls that are equally nice and bring us such joy.

Meet Kristina(Bottom left) - Cutting and LOL Associate:
Nickname - Kris, Krissy
Favorite treat: Ice cream
Favorite movies: Pillow Talk, How to Marry a Millionaire, Anchors Aweigh, Move Over Darling
Favorite Music: Rockabilly
Favorite hobby: Swing Dancing
Mentor: My grandma Mary
Special Talent: I’m a great navigator

Meet Mandy (Bottom right) - Design Manager
Favorite treat: Chocolate
Favorite movies: Empire Records, Ghost World, Silence of the Lambs
Favorite Music: Indie Favorite hobby: Hanging out with friends and family


Mentor: My mom
Special Talent: I’m a good problem solver; sometimes I think I’m Macgyver!
Mandy is also the namesake of our MANDY Bag!


Meet Katie (The cherry on top!) - Cutting Associate
Nickname – Kate, KT
Favorite treat: Brownies
Favorite movies: Nosferatu, Night of the Living Dead, Psycho
Favorite Music: Punk
Favorite hobby: Coloring
Mentor: Petar Rogic
Special Talent: I’m a good listener

Check back soon for some of the Loncar sister’s delicious recipes – just in time for your next Holiday party!

Traveling in Style

With the Holidays just around the corner I realized many of you "LILL Girls" (and boys!) would be traveling to visit friends and family very soon. This inspired me to find helpful ways to travel the "LILL" way. I spoke with our marketing coordinator, Bridget, who recently traveled to New Hampshire to attend an e-commerce seminar. She helped me gather some helpful tips when traveling.

Here's how to travel according to Bridget:
"I’d be there for 2 days and 1 night. As I’m not the biggest fan of checking in luggage, I decided to pack smartly and load up a carry on (or 2) of my belongings for my venture. I called upon a few friends for help.















DONNA graciously held my laptop, PJ’s and change of clothes.

While Tara was equipped for traveling essentials and entertainment. A couple of tag-alongs came too that kept me well organized and ready for the trip through security. LIZ worked as my wallet/cell phone holder and LESLIE held all my toiletries. Both were snuggled together in my TARA.

Wow! Did I look chic, not to mention organized and ready! My trip went smoothly and I had fun with my “friends”."

Thanks so much for the tips on how to travel in style, Bridget!

Here are a couple more tips for travel:

If you are traveling with liquids, you may not bring any containers that have over 3 oz of liquid. You can bring up to 1 qt. size zip lock baggy worth. See the Transport Security Administration's website for more information. Wear slip-ons with socks. I know it sounds “old lady-ish” but your life will be a lot easier when traveling through security. Taking your shoes off is one thing, walking totally barefoot in the airport is another. You’ll thank me for it later!

Happy travels!

-Lilly S.

Chat With Jen!

Now's your chance to call in or email with those burning questions you have about LILL! The owner and founder of 1154 LILL STUDIO Jennifer Velarde will be on Eb Looney's Podcast.

Eb Looney is an image and fashion consultant who specialized in beauty and just plain being fabulous! Learn more about EB at : makemeovereb.com

Sunday, November 18th at 4:00PM EST (3:00PM CST) listen in from your computer by going to:
www.blogtalkradio.com/MakeMeOverEbto hear the live broad casted show.

Email Eb:makemeovereb@gmail.com with your questions about fashion or anything about 1154 LILL for a chance to win Eb's CHRISTIE.

Best question will win Eb's own CHRISTIE design!

Call in during the Podcast and speak with Jen herself! 646-716-9294

Jen and Eb can't wait to chat with you!

Thanks for Designing a Holiday Memory with LILL!

Hello VIP Attendees!

It was so much fun creating with you at the VIP Event this past Thursday. We hope you enjoyed creating one-of-a-kind gifts for your family and friends.

We'd love your feedback on two of LILL's exciting additions!

What did you think of our newest style, DREA! Please email Lilly your comments on the styling, the reversibility, the hardware, etc...at lilly@1154lill.com. Will DREA replace ANDI as your favorite style?

Who's DREA? Meet her in Lilly's previous post - Meet Drea!

LILL By The Yard - LILL's fabric sales division where you can buy cut yardage of the fabrics used to create your one-of-a-kind LILL Bags!

What would you create with LILL fabric? We’d love to get your comments on home decorating ideas, craft projects, design blogs that inspire and more! Email Lilly your thoughts at lilly@1154lill.com so we can share your great ideas with others!

Thanks again for attending our VIP event! We look forward to creating with you again soon.

-LILL Store Managers