#30Seconds Live: All Things Spring & Easter With Celebrity Event Planner Debi Lilly! by Christine Jones

#30Seconds Live
6 years ago

We got into the spring and Easter spirit when Debi Lilly, CEO and founder of A Perfect Event and an extraordinary event planner, spent the day with us. Read on to learn the top spring decor trends, get easy DIY ideas, tips for fun tablescapes, recipes and more!

Q: What are top Easter décor trends this season?

  • Soft, organic, natural hues and dusty pastels are the big trends for spring.
  • Bring the outside in with branches, vines, cuttings to create the garden chic vibe.
  • Long-lasting flowering plants and colorful spring tulips and daffodils are top floral trends.
  • Fresh green grass is always on trend – and looks gorgeous in baskets and bowls.

Q: What are easy DIY Easter and spring tips for your home?

  • Chocolate bunny terrariums are fun for kids – bunny, Easter grass and candy eggs.
  • Wheatgrass makes instant, long-lasting bright-green grass décor.
  • Tulips in ombre design from light to dark of same color equals easy elegance.

Q: What are fast Easter and spring tablescape looks on a budget?

  • Unroll wrapping paper for instant runner down table.
  • Add small vases with simple florals for dramatic collection instead of one vase.
  • Always, always add votives and candles – instant romance.
  • Personalize each setting with handwritten guest name and menu written out by kids.

Q: What are your favorite recipes for Easter and springtime?

  • Flatbread with fig jam, feta, arugula and bacon.
  • Pretty soup like carrot or asparagus with herb and croutons.
  • Roast salmon with herbs, black pepper, lemon – so pretty!
  • Slices of cake with fresh mint, berries and a scoop of gelato.

Be sure to follow @DebiLilly and @APerfectEvent, visit DebiLilly.comlike her on Facebook and check out her 30Seconds page!


Elisa Schmitz
So excited to be on location at DL Loft for our livestream with Debi Lilly tomorrow! Join us!! Christine Jones
Meredith Schneider
So fun! Love the livestream chats!
Nicole DeAvilla
I love spring and family time at Easter. I look forward to hearing what you will share with us tonight Debi Lilly .
Elisa Schmitz
What an unbelievable chat! Thank you for all the inspiration and creativity, Debi Lilly - you are truly amazing. Thanks to Donna John for a beautiful blog post! And thank you Nicole DeAvilla for hosting and Christine Jones for coordinating. It takes a tribe, and we have the best one at #30Seconds, thank you! xoxo
kymi
Wowza loving all these wonderful tips, lots of fabulous Easter ideas that can be used all year round to create other seasonal DIYS. Thank you for sharing.

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