Fall Decorating, Easy Recipes & Halloween Ideas With Debi Lilly by Donna John

Fall is a beautiful time of year and one of our favorite seasons to celebrate! Debi Lilly, CEO and founder of A Perfect Event and an extraordinary event planner, joined us at this week's #30SecondMom Twitter chat and shared thoughts on fun fall decor, creative Halloween decorations and easy recipes! 

Q: What are top fall home décor trends this season?

• Mixed metals like copper, gold, silver, rich velvets, brocade patterns.
• Layer in fall mini pumpkins and gourds mixed with long-lasting plants like ivy and mini roses.
• Debi Lilly Design velvet and mercury glass pumpkins inside Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel grocery floral departments equal a perfect lush accent.

A4: A favorite trend is to dip mini pumpkins into gold paint for instant autumnal chic accent #30SecondMom photo by @carascophoto pic.twitter.com/flZMX7guC9

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

A1: Mixed metals like copper, gold, silver, rich velvets, brocade patterns. #30secondmom #DebiLillyDesign pic.twitter.com/ORsCLtbE5k

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

Q: What are easy DIY fall tips and tricks for fall?

• Create focal points inside your home – mantle, kitchen island, dining table with candles, pumpkins on top a tray or platter.
• Wrap rich fall jewel tones as accent ribbons around candles, vases and other décor.
• Stack flat, squatty pumpkins on top of each other like totem pole for instant themed seasonal décor.

A2: Wrap rich fall jewel tones as accent ribbons around candles, vases, décor. #30secondmom #DebiLillyDesign pic.twitter.com/ifwi463xWH

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

@rychepet love this diy for kids, paint leaves white, sharpie on faces for leaf ghosts. #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/MlOwUDjOwx

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

Q: What are fast fall tablescape looks on a budget?

• Unroll Debi Lilly Design gold paper runner, even kraft paper, down table for instant “base.”
• Layer candles and pumpkins on top for texture and warmth.
• Add sprig of green leaf or herb to place setting.
• Last, dress each setting with pumpkin and placecard paper “scroll.”

#30secondmom stack up those squatty pumpkins for diy totem chic! (and add tacks for metallic pop) #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/qY2ZxKl6Sl

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

A3: Unroll #DebiLillyDesign gold paper runner, even craft paper down table for instant “base.” #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/jPBnyW2cei

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

A3: Add sprig of green leaf or herb to your place settings #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/8rVRlk9KLv

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

Q: What is simple Halloween décor?

• Fill glass vases with colorful candies and add black construction paper “faces” on top with a glue stick.
• Or instead of faces add ribbon or Halloween mask accent to candy vases, for a fast finishing touch.
• A favorite trend is to dip mini pumpkins into gold paint for instant autumnal chic accent.

A4: Fill glass vases with colorful candies, and add black construction paper “faces” on top with glue stick. #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/QbYQZ9qJQC

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

A4: Or instead of faces add ribbon or Halloween mask accent to candy vases, for fast finishing touch. #30secondmom #DebiLillyDesign pic.twitter.com/y2R4jl6Q64

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

Q: What are your favorite cozy fall recipes?

• A pumpkin face crudité: On a round platter place organic baby carrots and triangle-shaped squash into “face.” Serve with dip.
• Bake owl gingerbread cookies with an almond “nose” and M&M’s for eyes. Press fork for feet and feathers.
• Layer yogurt parfaits into “candy corn” with orange, vanilla, lemon and a candy garnish.
• Pie parfaits: In tall glasses layer graham cracker crumbs, fall fruit like apples, cinnamon and whipped cream. Serve with a spoon. 

ADORABLE!! RT @debililly: @charlespals favorite fall crudite! #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/UCknj3tV27

— Stephanie Wiand (@StephanieWiand) September 29, 2016

A5: Nothing says trick or TREAT like a sweets bar. #30secondmom @carascophoto @SugarHillsChi pic.twitter.com/ah2nBwngUo

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) September 29, 2016

ADORABLE!! RT @debililly: @charlespals favorite fall crudite! #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/UCknj3tV27

— Stephanie Wiand (@StephanieWiand) September 29, 2016

Be sure to follow @DebiLilly, like her on Facebook and visit A Perfect Event!

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