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”
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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
2020 Writer’s Garden Will Feature A Couple Of “Fine” And “Farmer” Types To Delight Guests
One of the area’s ultimate favorite drop-by guests is Georgia born-and-bred darling James Farmer III. While he may have roots in Perry, Georgia, he’s right at home in any country club surrounded by the most gel-nailed gardeners. That’s why the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was thrilled to announce that James would be one of their speakers for its Writer’s Garden. How … [Read more...] about 2020 Writer’s Garden Will Feature A Couple Of “Fine” And “Farmer” Types To Delight Guests
2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
It was months ago when the Dallas Museum of Art League's Art in Bloom on Monday, March 2, was a flourishing event just days before the COVID-19 shut down most fundraising activities. Held in the DMA, more than 300 guests like Jan Grant, Peggy Shuman, Eleanor Casey, Monica Cooley, Erin Taylor, Emily Maduro, Beverly Freeman, Tara Freeman, Susan Fisk, Sandy Secor, Barbara Harris, … [Read more...] about 2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges, Categories And Theme Revealed In Dazzling Surroundings
Thanks to a break in today’s rain, the 2020 Mad Hatters gathered together for the Reveal Party. Thanks to Reveal Party Co-Chairs Regina Bruce and Joni Krieg, the backdrop for the announcement was dazzling among the crystals and geodes filling Empressive Earth Gallery. Women’s Council for the Dallas Arboretum President Venise Stuart and 2020 Mad Hatter’s Chair Patti Flowers … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges, Categories And Theme Revealed In Dazzling Surroundings
Dolce And Gabbana Resort 2020 Collection To Be On The Crystal Charity Ball’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Runway
2020 Chair Tucker Enthoven and 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair Margaret Hancock have just revealed the feature designer for the annual fundraiser. It will be none other than Dolce and Gabbana that will be presenting its 2020 resort collection at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 11. As for the women who will make up the 2020 Ten Best … [Read more...] about Dolce And Gabbana Resort 2020 Collection To Be On The Crystal Charity Ball’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Runway
Dwell With Dignity Kicks Off Its 2020 Thrift Studio Season With A Bash At Cantoni Trade
On Thursday, February 6, Dwell with Dignity launched this year's Thrift Studio season with the first of two kickoff parties at Cantoni Trade in the Dallas Design District. Here's a report from the field: 2020 Thrift Studio Honorary Chair Shay Geyer added “jet-setter” to her résumé as she raced back to Dallas on a private jet, hoping to attend the Thrift Studio Designer … [Read more...] about Dwell With Dignity Kicks Off Its 2020 Thrift Studio Season With A Bash At Cantoni Trade