Rosemary Nickel of Motivating Other Moms interviews mompreneur Debi Lilly of A Perfect Event.


For transcripts of this show go to www.motivatingothermoms.com/debililly


They discuss quick and easy ways to put on a perfect event at your home! (make sure to read Debi's amazing bio below...think Oprah!!)


We cover:


Table Decor


Staples that you should have on hand in your pantry at all times


Modern Day Invitation Etiquette 


Simple Food Prep Ideas


What Kind of Drinks to Serve at Your Party


Debi Lilly is on a one woman mission to inspire, educate, and share her twenty years of party planning and stylist tips, tricks, and DIY designs to elevate celebrations for any occasion, everywhere, coast to coast. These and more of her stylist secrets are shared in her new book "A Perfect Event", as well as her new seasonal eMagazine, "A Perfect Event"


Working for more than ten years on The Oprah Winfrey Show as Oprah's "Favorite Pro", she planned Oprah's 50th on air live birthday party celevration and designed florals, decor, styling and gifts for countless of other shows including the legendary "Oprah's Favorite Things", "World's Largest Baby Shower", Million Dollar Wedding" to name but a few. Frequently featured as an entertainment expert on Oprah.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Brides, and more, she trains each summer at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. Debi is an entertaining contributor for ABC Chicago, Windy City Life/ABC, WGNNews, BRidal Wave TV, Glossed and Found, and many more.


With Safeway, the premiere grocery chain in North America with almost 2,000 retail stores, Debi launched an exclusive decor line Debi Lilly Design in 2010. Her entertaining collection in Safeway stores include hundreds of affordable, accessible, trend forward floral, home, candle and gift products, all located in the convenience of the grocery aisle. Additional brand partners include Bloomingdales, Room and Board, Kenmore Live Studio, Marth Stewart, Pampered Chef, Chicago Social, and more.


In addition, she deftly balances a demanding career, her retail concept store of the same name, and a young, community focused family.


Please visit www.motivatingothermoms.com/debililly for show notes and links mentioned in the show