The pear, roasted nuts and brie salad with cranberry vinaigrette is one of the best I have ever tasted.
Food for Thought Catering is in the kitchen tonight – bravo!
Debi Lilly, aperfectevent.com
First Course Fabulous
Saturday, November 6th, 2010
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April2011
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March2011
- A truffle truffle Taste of Whimsy
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- La La Love Les Miz
- Chicago goes Green
- Wedding Trends ‘n Treats
- Floriole du jour
- Charicatures a Carnaval
- Tarot Terrific
- Photo booth phun
- Samba time
- In Living Color
- Beads 101
- Programs so Pretty
- Costume Carnaval
- Can you say Carnaval?
- Juicing Up
- Sweet Arts
- Dreamy Darlings
- Move over “Red Carpet Ready”
- Dream a Little Dream
- Cute as a Creampuff
- Woodland Romance
- Palm Beach Brunch
- Favorite Favors
- Midsummer Night’s Dreamy
- Beachy Keen
- Casablanca Nights
- Florals in Freight
- Royal Wedding Favors
- Candyland Kids Table
- Truly Truffley
- Bloomingdales Beauty
- “Royal Wedding” Sneak Peek
February2011
- Skatepark a go go
- Over the Moon
- Bridal Heaven
- Derek Lam, I am
- Inspiring Invite of the Week
- Pump and Circumstance
- Pre-Wedding Party Pretty
- Wedding Trends 2011
- Spring Wedding And Party Trends
- Joint is Jumping
- Romancing the Tacos
- Sweet Treats
- Rosey Valentines
- Shaken…not Stirred
- Gorgeous Goldeneyes
- Diamonds Forever
- Russia Love
- Joyful July
- Very Valentine Contest…Gorgeous Giveaway
- Chamberlain Chillin
- Aeree via Avery
January2011
- Crosby Cool
- Chandeliers Aplenty
- Totally Teabar
- Amazing Adler
- Blue Ribbon Gifts
- Divine Derian
- Live trends report
- Dean and Deluca Divine
- Serious Seating
- Ooh la la
- Beautiful Bureaus
- Gorgeous gifts
- Eataly
- Fried Chicken Fantastic
- Beautiful Botanicals
- Keepsake Tablenames
- Monograms Reborn
- Fabulous 25th St Flea
- Vase-icious
- Capiz as a button
- Tea tini time!
- Wonderful Wisps and Tasty Treats
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- Cocktails in the Skyy
- Spring Ahead
- Floral Fantasy
- Haute Harem
- Aeree Ballet
- Floating Phaele
- Tile Couture
- Wedding Trends, Paper Couture and Charming Cuisine
- Bountiful Buffet
- European Dining
- Seating Mr and Mrs
- Garden Chic
- Spiked Punch Bar
- Cakepop Garden
- Meinl Madness
- Cakepops are Blooming…
- A Perfect Wedding Fete
- Sweets Shower
- Dancefloor Fun
- Masquerade Madness
- Countdown
December2010
- Chandeliers here there and everywhere
- Bridal Bouquet
- Couture Closeup
- Dress Divine
- Throwing New Year’s Eve parties on budget
- WGN News – Elegant and Easy New Year’s Eve Hors d’ouevres
- WGN News – Herb Infused New Year’s Cocktails
- New Year’s Eve Cocktails on a Budget
- Limelight Disco Redux
- Biergarden Pong
- A Beauty of a Burger
- Haricot Vert
- Standard Grill
- CupcakeStop
- Varick St
- Sixth Ave
- Blizzard Report
- Greenwich Gourmet Grocer
- Wonderful Wraps
- Beautiful Boston
- Fine Arts’ Finery
- Boston Americana
- S is for Scaasi
- Sumptuous Scassi
- Designs on a Princess Bride
- Setting the Scene: Christmas holiday table
- Setting the Holiday Table
- At last…it’s here!
- Sparkling Samanta
- A Plate Apart
- Holiday Martini
- The new Bar
- Tartan Terrific
- Rockin the Raw Bar
- Sizzling Skyline
- Snowbells ring…
- Trump-arctica
- Sweatermas Soiree
- Holiday Hoopla
- December Celebrations
- A few of my Favorite Things
November2010
- Follow me
- Had me at Henri
- Beautiful Holiday Bites
- Thanksgiving Trivia
- Thankful Decor
- Turkey Tales
- Foodie Fun
- Holiday heaven
- Tartine time?
- Westward ho
- Dazzling Dress Up
- Le Menu
- Ready for your closeup
- Surf and Turf
- Salad Duo
- First Course Fabulous
- Up close and personal
- Pull up a chair
- Romantic Reception
- From vow to WOW
- Very Veuve
- Tartine
October2010
- Southport Stroll
- Street Soiree Sips
- Pot Luck Party Picadillo
- Bubbly Brews
- Terrific Tabletop Terror
- S’more Devilish Decor
- Cool Beans
- S’mores and More
- Shower Chic
- Merci beaucoup
- Canisters de Cuisine
- French Finds
- Sweet Shower
- October Celebrations Article
- Marvelous Meinl
- The Perfect Wedding Party
- The Diva Series
- Count Chocola Cometh
- Fish cakes fantastic
- Chips n Dips
- Bountiful Bouquets
- And more…
- Divine Dahlias
- Amazing Anthro
- I scream…
- Farm Fresh Bites
September2010
- Spinnin’ Vinyl
- Four Barrels of Fun
- Tartine Time
- Chic Centerpieces
- Fall’s bounty favors
- Serene Seating
- Poolside
- Fall Foliage Focalpoint
- English Garden Gorgeous
- Beautiful Bridals
- Going to the Chapel…
- Wedding Chicks today!
- Ho Ho Ho…Holidays are here again!
- Couture Clift
- San Fran’s Fab Florals
- Pretty Painted Ladies
- Cosmos Cool
- La Boulange
- Macaron Monday
- My Milette
- C’est Culinaire
- Setting up shop
- Moving on…
- All hail bL
- Monday in San Fran
- An A+ Entree
- Mouthwatering Menu
- Dinner is served
- Majestic Modern
- Sights and Sounds
- A Work of Art
- More mac
- Macaron Madness
- Galaist…gotta be there!
- An entree to remember
- Snug Sweetheart
- Couture cake
- And after!
- Before…
- Cocktail chic
- Marvelous Mercury
- Monograms and more
- My favorite moment
- Maid of Honor Fleurs
- Romantic Rin and Nick
- Scene September Hot List
- Chicago Scene September Celebrations
- Wedding Wonderland
August2010
- August Celebrations
- August Hot List
- Aisle Dash feature story
- Cosmo Anyone?
- Cool Cocktails
- Dazzling Dancefloor
- Va Va Vespa
- Greatest Guest Book
- Beautiful Blushing Bouquets
- Dancing shoes
- Pretty in Pink
- Cola Chic
- Designs in Place…Furstenberg
- Romantique en la Rive Gauche
- La la love le Meurice
- Dining Decor et more…
- Gilded Gold
- Bonjour de Paris
July2010
- Just peachy…
- Summer sips
- Late Night Gelato
- Sensational Sirens
- Guest book looks
- Petals and Plumes
- Gorgeous Glamour
- Summer blooms
- Getaway and Go
- Petaled Programs
- A Feathered Fete
- Time for tea – for you and me
- Festive Fourth
- La vitrine…
June2010
- Summer Scent-sation
- Bridal Par-Tea!
- Sneak Peek…
- Delicious Duck Confit
- Sensational Summer Salad
- Hydrangea heaven
- Charming Ceremony
- Gorgeous Graduation
- J’adore Jeremy Lawson!
May2010
- Inspiring Icons
- Shhhh…a sneak peek
- Top 10 List
- Book Club Mini Fudge Cakes
- A Fine Romance…Reception
- Flirty Cupcakes on the corner…
- A Fine Flickering Romance
- Happy Day
- Romantic Ribbons a flitting
- Celebrate Cinco
April2010
- Derby Fever!
- A Peek at Antiques
- Antiques and Garden Fair Extraordinaire
- Heart Ball Heat!
- Cool Collection
- Ga ga for gobos
- Ghosts aglow
- Bandshell Beauty
- Awash in Candlelight
- Ground control
- Focal Point Power
- Countdown to Heart Ball
- Revel in Raw
- Savory Spring Crudite
- Salad on a stick
- Steak ‘n Eggs
- Spring Soup Sips
- And on the seventh day…
- Roasted to perfection
- Panzanella for a Party
- Sunday Salad of the Season
- Easter Brunch – ABC News
- Salad, side of art
- Exciting news!
- Oprah.com Beginner’s Plan to Wedding Planning Guide
- Served with a side…
- Salad du jour
March2010
- Spring’s Seasonal Salads
- Tune in to ABC7 Wednesday morning for Debi Lilly’s Perfect Easter Brunch
- Buble away…
- Spring in bloom
- Great Taste, Delicious Weddings
- The Pre-Wedding Party
- Wedding Trends 2010
- Dinner Divine a la Philly Flower Show
- Counting down to Great Taste, Delicious Weddings
- Shades of Grey
February2010
- Great Taste, Delicious Weddings
- Nature Party
- Glamour in the Sun
- Cheeky Chicago feature
- Today…Thomas Paul
- Adler addict
- Stay-at-Home Valentine’s Day gift ideas
- Pattern Play
- Ultimate Guide to Children’s Parties on Oprah.com
- Color in Winter
- Tomorrow morning – rise and shine with Valentine’s Day “In” with us on ABC7
- The Sweetest Valentine
- Salad of the season
- View from le grand recamier
- Last one…
- Le cocotte
- …and after!
- C’est magnifique!
- The honour of your presence is requested tomorrow eve…
- Wedding Trends, Tips & Treats
- Staging the Pre-Wedding Party
January2010
- Wrapper on…or off?
- Easter is in the air
- Gift Show Gardens
- Greatest new Guest Book
- More Gift Show Trends…
- Chaise Party
- Gift Show trendspotting
- 2010′s feel good burger
- What is a picture worth?
December2009
- New Year Hangover Milkshake
- New Year’ Eve decor
- New Year's Eve Party – as seen on ABC News
- Deluxe tealuxe
- Winter Dinner in Boston
- Flourless cake
- Sweet dreams
- Cisco n go
- Christmas Eve Cocktail Party
- Christmas Cookies
- Holiday Entertaining
- Oh happy happy day
- Cookie bar
- Ho ho holiday hor's d
- Elysian Hotel Grand Opening
November2009
October2009
August2009
- Le Cordon Bleu
- Handmade journals
- Last one…
- More Versailles
- More Versailles…
- Sunset over Les Jardins a la Chateau Versailles
- Les Rues de Paris
June2009
May2009
February2009
January2009
November2008
- Saving for the Season: Holiday Entertaining
- Decorating for the Holidays – Bountiful and Beautiful…on a budget!
March2008
February2008
December2007
- It's never too late to plan a New Year's Eve Party!
- Gorgeous Gift Wrap Trends for you and yours
- Holiday Tablesettings and Cocktails
- Holiday Cheer
November2007
October2007
August2007
July2007
June2007
April2007
- Simple Steps to Spectacular – DIY Mother’s Day Floral Secrets
- Effortless Easter Brunch…Welcome the Easter Bunny in style!
February2007
- More Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her
- Valentine’s Day Is for Lovers! Great Gift Ideas for Him and Her
January2007
- Invitation Etiquette Part 2 – Salutations…Addressing Your Envelopes
- Invitation Etiquette Part 1 – RSVP…You Are Invited
- 2007 New Year’s Entertaining (as featured on ABC News)
- New Year's Party Planning (as featured on WGN Morning News)
November2006
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