Saturday Art Saves: Debi Lilly

 

Photography by Anthony Tahlier : photo source Debi Lilly

 

Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on fire to create.
Those who inspire art to flow where it may.

Today I would like to introduce Debi Lilly an event planner extraordinaire!

photo source Simply by Suzy Photography

 

"Debi Lilly knows how to party without breaking a sweat.

As the creative powerhouse behind A Perfect Event, one of Chicago’s premier event planning companies, Lilly strives to make entertaining easy. And while her clients include megastars like Oprah and publications like InStyle, she considers the young married couple hosting their first dinner party just as important.

“The thing I love about my job is inspiring other people to elevate their own entertaining,” Lilly says. “Everyone thinks throwing a party is stressful and expensive. We disagree.” via Splash.

 

Boutique Bites Anniversary Event 0019 Boutique Bites celebrate their 4th Year!!!

 Debi Lilly The Perfect Event

Debi takes nothing for grant. With a twinkle of her eye, Debi makes a party pop! She shows everyday beauty in a clever, creative way that makes you want to jump into the party mood, without worrying that your black tie, or high heel will set the mood stiff. The atmosphere she creates is…

Delightful elegance!

That is Debi's signature and personality.

 

Tongue in Cheek-ing en Provence

  Debi Lilly The Perfect Event

 

Last summer Debi sent me an email asking if she and her family, while in France, could come and visit me. I had never met Debi, though any reader of my blog, I consider a friend. From the moment they walked into our home I wanted to call them family. They were genuine, down to earth, kind hearted and above all generous with laughter and affection.

Debi is extremely talented with thousand irons in the fire and skips the rope to Rock around the Clock. I have never met anyone, outside of my mother, who is as organized, thoughtful, cleverly creative and honest as she is.

I instantly admired her and haven't stopped. I think she should be my sister.

 

 

 

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 Debi Lilly The Perfect Event

 

As busy as Debi is with running a successful business, filming for TV, writing books, keeping up with her product design for Safeway, her online magazine, and countless other adventures, she is and foremost a loving mother, wife and daughter.

How many successful women can say that?

I tell you I am amazed everyday at how she does it all, with a smile and ease.

Sure she has help… but even that is an undeniable commitment of time and energy to keep her style on chart..

 

 

Debi lilly event planner

 Debi Lilly The Perfect Event 

 

Debi Lilly's, latest video is pure eye candy! As always she shares her secrets, recipes, know how, sources and ideas online. Debi's videos: "Valentine" is so fun, pretty and snazzy. Well just click here to take a peek of pretty in pink with a dash of black check! 

 

 

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 Debi Lilly The Perfect Event

 

 

Or this one where she makes Valentine sash! Darling, inexpensive and as you can be sure, dashing for a party mood! Click here to see the How to Video.

 

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 Debi Lilly The Perfect Event

 

One more fun inspiring treat, corsages with cupcake papers! Click here to see it.

To follow more of Debi's adventures, or gather ideas, or DIY step by step projects, recipes, online magazine, blog and or fabulous events with tips on how to create your own, check out the links below:

*magazine: issuu.com/aperfecteventmag*
twitter.com/debililly
instagram.com/debililly
pinterest.com/debililly/
youtube.com/debililly 
facebook.com/debililly 
flickr.com/photos/aperfectevent

Above videos and more Glossed and Found

 

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Note winners for the French Antique Napkins will be revealed tomorrow plus one more giveaway to come! xxx



Comments

11 responses to “Saturday Art Saves: Debi Lilly”

  1. OK, the pictures on her website, of the events she has designed, are amazing! They are beautiful and so very creative.
    I also noted that her storefront is located on antique row – perfect for brocante lovers. 😉

  2. Her website and photos are stunning – what a talented lady!

  3. Who knew that watching a video on making a cocktail could be so much fun!

  4. Fantastic!
    Note to Debi: Where did you find that dress? Love, love. Love!

  5. Patti Lloyd

    As an artist, I appreciate your Art Saves Saturday and love that you post such a variety of creativity. This gal is amazing, yes! I have tried to emulate such awesomeness for my parties, but never quite pull it off, so I know there has to be an innate ability that she is fortunate to possess.

  6. When we lived in Scottsdale, we attended over the top events and parties that were too incredible to describe in detail. Debi’s events appear to be as upscale. I recall one Mardi Gras party that was so fantastic and fun we had professional photos taken of us in our costumes and every time I look at that picture, fond memories come back. Party/event planners create magic and make is so fun and memorable for those who attend.

  7. As I sit looking out at mounds of snow, with more to come, the video clip of the St. Germaine cocktail looked so wonderful – Spring and summery. I would love to be sitting in the sun, sipping away.

  8. Nancy in Solana Beach

    Happy Sunday!!
    Debi is one talented woman! I love her website. She has great items in her store – can’t wait to see her music listings. When you have an event, music plays such a key role.
    Corey, I just love your Saturday Artist picks – love the variety of talent.

  9. Love Debi Lilly! And happy to meet you too!
    She featured my art in her Holiday issue of A Perfect Event magazine. She’s so generous and giving.
    I will look forward to your Saturday posts!

  10. Nancy in Solana Beach

    Julia, I just found your note cards on Etsy.com. They are stunning !!!

  11. It looks like blogger is a youth with a strong taste of art

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