We're going to the Superbowl... again! :)

I'm a Pittsburgh girl, born and bred. If you are from Pittsburgh, you know that we bleed black and gold. I had to come with a shirt design for the superbowl this year. It's sometimes a challenge to stay away from anything trademarked or licensed, but I think this design says it all. Pittsburgh is going to the superbowl and will be wearing their 7th rings after the game!

My husband isn't quite as into football as my dad, so I thought I'd make this design "flexible". You can choose it to read however you'd like. My kids will be wearing one that says Black + Gold = 7 (My Pap-Pap Taught Me That).

Available now @ Lil' LJ!

And check out this corker, from a fellow mommy friend with adorable items. If you must, you can get in NFL colors other than Black 'n Gold. I can't see why though :)

So, what's this blog all about?

Hi! Welcome to Lil' Things I LOVE! I hope for this blog to keep you updated on all the happenings over at Lil' LJ. Contests, promotions, new designs, changes to the site, whatever we've got going on. I also hope to share with you other "design" related items that appeal to me as a mom and hopefully you as well! Party ideas, stationary, clothing, accessories, you name it.

So, who am I? My name is Loree. I'm a twin mama to Emma and Madelyn, who were born 2.5 months early in September of 2008. My husband and I have been married for 5+years and suffered with infertility for 2.5 years before these amazing lil' girls entered our lives and changed us forever!

I'm a graphic designer with a love for all things design. I love typography. I love layers. I love simple, clean, fresh, modern. I've been designing for 15+years. I also run Double E Design, where I create stationary for weddings, birthdays, parties, showers and holidays.

I started Lil' LJ in 2007, well before my girls were here. I wanted to create personalized shirts that appealed to those going through infertility. I just knew one day I'd have my own lil' one to wear my "Worth the Wait" design. When we were blessed with two little girls, I expanded to Multiple designs. And with Emma and Mady spending 63 days in the NICU, I wanted to shout out how proud I was of our NICU Grads. As I expand, I will share with you new designs.


I'd also love to hear from you, and designs you'd like to see. We'll be revamping our website in the coming year (I say year to be realistic!). Are there any changes you'd like to see implemented?