North Texas is known throughout the world for having the most fashionable folks on the planet. The seeds were planted back in the early 1900s by Herbert Marcus Sr. and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman. Over the decades those seedlings have grown, resulting in not just renowned retailers planting roots here but North Texas becoming an incubator for tomorrow's designers. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nardos Imam To Receive Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Designer Award
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Dwell With Dignity’s 2021 Thrift Studio Dates, Location, Leadership, Designers And Artists Revealed
While some are escaping the summer heat for cooler climates, the Dwell With Dignity crew is hard at work preparing for its 2021 Thrift Studio. Already in place are Honorary Chair Denise McGaha of Denise McGaha Interiors and Art Chair Eddie Maestri of Maestri Studios, as well as the location and dates for savvy shoppers to pick up some amazing furnishings and … [Read more...] about Dwell With Dignity’s 2021 Thrift Studio Dates, Location, Leadership, Designers And Artists Revealed
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
Despite the heat, everything was literally coming up roses at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s marvelous Volk Estates home this evening. With more than 100 guests arriving for the announcement of plans for the 15th Annual A Writer’s Garden 2021, the backup along Lovers Lane was parking-lot status for a while. But once inside the house, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Noontime at Highland Park Village looked like a luxury car lot on a slow day. The vehicles were top-drawer, but they weren’t budging and finding a parking place was like searching for a contact lens in a shag rug. So the ladies of Crystal Charity Ball had two options in attending the new members get-together at Carolina Herrera — valet or take a workout on their stilettos after … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Last Call: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Couture Handbag Online Auction Opens To All
Due to the success of the private silent auction of luxury handbags by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, they’ve opened up the grab bag auction of a few of the remaining items until 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 8 (aka tomorrow night!). Three of the items on the bloc include: New Alexandra Clancy python bag handcrafted from Italy (Retail value: $2,500; opening … [Read more...] about Last Call: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Couture Handbag Online Auction Opens To All
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary's 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kim Hext may have had to cancel the annual fashion show because of that dang pandemic, but she’s turning the old “tea for two” into “two for tea.” She wasn’t giving up on providing funds for the Salvation Army of North Texas and decided to have a virtual Spring Tea at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
As the holidays neared, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum served up a feast for the eyes and tastebuds at its annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday November 17. Because of the COVID-19 requirements, the accessories of the day were masks that complemented outfits and face shields that showcased faces. Some guests like Vaughan Gross, Pat … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
Trevor Rees-Jones is certainly no newcomer to the Park Cities. As a youngster growing up at 3615 Centenary in University Park, he played at the Caruth family’s nearby farm that is today’s home for luxury homes and Communities Foundation of Texas. The future Eagle Scout/Dartmouth grad/oil giant told a group at Communities Foundation of Texas back in 2014 that he and his friends … [Read more...] about Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
While some folks might be boo-hooing that A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon is going to be virtual on Tuesday, November 17, they need to dry up those tears and cheer. One reason is Southern lifestyle author/interior designer James Farmer will be presenting from his home in Farmdale, Georgia. And if you have heard about James and wondered what’s made him … [Read more...] about Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
Mask Up With Your Favorite Nonprofit Brand To Fundraise And Create Awareness
While fashion and beauty posters will report on what’s out this season (air kissing, lipstick and lip plumping are licking the bottom of must-haves) and what’s in (long-distance hugging, eyebrow sculpting and baggy eyelid enhancements), the downright queen of COVID-19 accessories is the mask. Who would have thought seven months ago that wearing a mask didn’t mean you were going … [Read more...] about Mask Up With Your Favorite Nonprofit Brand To Fundraise And Create Awareness
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Preview Party
While most nonprofits have either canceled or gone virtual with the rest of their 2020 fundraising events, Dwell With Dignity soldiered on and went forward with its month-long Thrift Studio. Today was the first of two days of preview parties at the International on Turtle Creek Designer Center. But it was unlike any preview party of the past for the organization when the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Preview Party