With her Town and Country posse (T&C Associate Publisher Mara Gredick, Marketing Director Laura Ives Wilson and Hearst Marketing’s Lynn Wisdom), Columbia graduate/jewelry designer Clara Williams and her Retail Sales Manager Emily Garratt found a perfect spot to display her latest collection on Wednesday, October 3. It was Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate. The digs made … [Read more...] about Town and Country Tree-Top Luncheon For Cattle Baron’s Gals Featured Jeweler Clara Williams Handiwork
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Beware The Ice Of November
It's going to be dipping down to below freezing the next couple of nights. This year's chilly weather may seem to be a bit premature. The good news is that it's going to hopefully reduce the bug population.On the other hand, it's going to need to jump-start your winterize thinking. While there is no need to remind anyone about the three P's (pets, pipes, plants), there are … [Read more...] about Beware The Ice Of November
JUST IN: Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade Is Canceled But The Appreciation Continues
The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade scheduled to take place Monday at 11 a.m. has been canceled. The decision was made due to concerns about the forecast of rain and temperatures in the 30s and 40s and the safety of spectators and participants.While the call to cancel the parade was a wise move, it must be remembered that those who served in the U.S. military faced far … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade Is Canceled But The Appreciation Continues
Enjoy The 70s While You Can Because They’re Going South
These last few days have been this side of incredible. Perfect weather for sitting on a patio sipping calories, walking those calories off with your pooch and/or watching the leaves slowly turn to fall colors.Enjoy them while you can because things are going to be changing Wednesday. North Texas is gonna start a landslide from the upper 70s to the chilly-willy 40s, 50s … [Read more...] about Enjoy The 70s While You Can Because They’re Going South
Harvest Reaped The Benefits Of A Generous Bride To Overcome Weather Woes
After suffering through a typical Texas summer, the sound of raindrops on roofs and being bounced about on windshields was gratifying for the landscape and monthly water bills.On Friday, September 21, Chef Stephan Pyles was glued to his cellphone in the Dallas Arboretum's Camp House monitoring the weather gameplan. While Oklahoma was being drenched and weather guessers were … [Read more...] about Harvest Reaped The Benefits Of A Generous Bride To Overcome Weather Woes
SOLD-OUT And WAIT LIST Alerts: The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
If you had promised Carolyne Roehm to break bread with her at The Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon and haven't gotten your ticket, you're gonna disappoint Carolyne big time. The fundraiser on Wednesday, November 14, at the Dallas Arboretum with Carolyne and art historian/landscape designer Colta Ives is sold out.Not wanting to disappoint folks, Event Chair … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT And WAIT LIST Alerts: The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
Flora Award Patron Party Hits Pay Dirt With Announcement Of Allie Beth And Pierce Allman As 2018 Awardees
As the clouds starting unloading tear drops, the Texas Discovery Gardens' 2018 Flora Award patron party patrons were nicely ensconced in Karen and Stephen Jones's old digs. While Flora awardees Allie Beth and Pierce Allman posed for photos with 2018 Co-Chairs Laura Chancellor Black and Kelly Cantu Dees, Pierce was asked how he remembered his wife's name.Simple! It's on … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patron Party Hits Pay Dirt With Announcement Of Allie Beth And Pierce Allman As 2018 Awardees
Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
With weather guessers once again issuing warnings of rain, thunder, lighting and basic Debbie Downer conditions for this weekend, some outdoor event planners are scurrying around trying to come up with last-minute back-up plan. But luckily Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were prepared just in case such a situation arose and sent word, Due to the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #15: Abbadia Celestina In Italy – La Dolce Vita*
This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction item is a religious experience. It's a 1,000-year-old abbey situated on a 50-acre estate that include the Abbadia Celestina villa, a six-hole golf course, tennis court, vineyard and so very much more. The winner of this package will host eight guests for this ultimate getaway for six nights/seven days. But there's even more. For … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #15: Abbadia Celestina In Italy – La Dolce Vita*
Rolls-Royces And Maseratis Queued Up At The Crespi Estate For The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Cocktail Party
One would have thought it was a meet-and-greet for Beyonce and Jay Z on Thursday, September 13. Rather it was the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail reception. The lineup of Rolls-Royces, Maseratis and luxury SUVs on Walnut Hill just west of the Dallas North Tollway had North Texas well-heeled and uber-well-dressed types momentarily cooling their … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royces And Maseratis Queued Up At The Crespi Estate For The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Cocktail Party
Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #8: One&Only – Africa And Mexico*
Tired of the same old getaway hangouts — The Hamptons, Aspen, Carmel, Necker Island? Then this Cattle Baron's Ball live auction package will hit the spot complete with 440,000 American Airlines miles. Just imagine taking time off for the One&Only resorts in Los Cabos, Rwanda, Cape Town and Mauritius. Instead of sending postcards back home to your envious friends, just send … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #8: One&Only – Africa And Mexico*