Area weather guessers were betting that North Texas would be ground zero for getting slammed with the usual nasty elements (i.e., hail, wind, lightning, loads of rain, etc.) by 4 p.m. Thursday. But they didn’t know that the Kappa Kappa Gamma Dallas Alumnae had an “in” with Mother Nature. That resulted in ideal conditions Thursday to announce plans for Tablescapes 30th anniversary at an afternoon cocktail party that included Tablescapes Co-Founder Louise Griffeth, Anne McPherson, Victoria Snee and Susan Glassmoyer.
And to add to the perfection of the weather, 2024 Tablescapes Co-Chairs Frances Mitchell, Elizabeth Phillips and Katherine Sundby had the perfect place to announce their plans — the Carolina Herrera salon in Highland Park Village. It wasn’t just because of all the fabulous gowns, dresses and accessories there. The gals revealed that this year’s luncheon keynote speaker would be none other that ever-adorable and talented Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon, who in his spare time released his book “ColorMania” last fall.
Ideally scheduled a month before the holiday season gets into high gear, the luncheon will take place this year on Tuesday, October 15, at a “local country club.”
Leading up to the day of table viewing and Wes visiting, there will be the Tablescapes by Tea and by Candlelight gathering the day before (aka Columbus Day). It provides a sneak preview of the table displays and all types of grazing.
This year’s fundraiser will benefit Aspire, Clayton Dabney, ScholarShot, West Dallas Community School and Young Women’s Preparatory Network.
It’s well known that this two-day fundraiser is always a sell-out, so waiting doesn’t pay. Underwriting opportunities and tickets are available now.
Over the past three decades, Tablescapes has provided nearly $4.2M to more than 141 beneficiaries.