The 2018 A Writer’s Garden program was just revealed by Event Chair Michelle Mew at Barbara Hunt Crow’s home to an invitation-only crowd that included Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina, Venise Stuart and Donna Darling. The annual Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser will return to the Arboretum’s Rosine Hall on Wednesday, November 13, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 A Writer’s Garden Will Be Blooming With Carolyne Roehm And Colta Ives
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JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
Joining the people with good taste at Stephan Pyles’ Flora Street Café tonight was the 2018 Harvest committee to hear about details for the fifth annual North Texas Food Bank fundraiser from Co-Chairs Maggie Cooke Kipp and Melinda Knowles and Honorary Chair Stephan.As reported previously, the shindig of food-festing will take place at the Dallas Arboretum on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
After days of rain, the wet stuff exited North Texas and dumped on Kentucky on Saturday, May 5. Now normally Kentucky’s weather woes wouldn’t bother North Texans a flip. But this Saturday was the Run for the Roses in Louisville and locals Lisa and Kenny Troutt had three ponies in the Kentucky Derby lineup.Perhaps that fact plus the perfect, sunny day in North Texas had … [Read more...] about A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
2018 Mad Hatters’ Toppers Fought The Wind To Wind Up Atop Mad Hatters
In the past 30 years, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatter's Tea has literally had everything from sunny days ripe for champagne to chills with heating lamps in the Ginsburg Plaza. But on Thursday, April 12, the 30th anniversary of the Mad Hatter's Tea had more than candles being blown out. The 30+ MPH winds blowing the trees like waves in the sea were … [Read more...] about 2018 Mad Hatters’ Toppers Fought The Wind To Wind Up Atop Mad Hatters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea
The word “gusty” understated the conditions that faced the 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea guests on Thursday, April 12. Even as they departed their vehicles, some ladies found their magnificent chapeaus were literally gone with the wind thanks to 30 MPH breezes. Pity those who thought bigger taller was better.With hands raised to hold down their hats, guests made their … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea
A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
JUST IN: Artscape’s Great Contributor To Art Award To Be Presented To Martha Stewart On May 11
On Friday, May 11, the need for cloning may be necessary around lunchtime. While the Genesis Women’s Shelter’s luncheon with Hilary Swank will be underway at the Anatole, First Lady of Lifestyle Martha Stewart will be at the Dallas Arboretum for the Artscape Luncheon. Event Chair Kaki Hopkins just revealed that in addition to being the keynote speaker, Martha will receive the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Artscape’s Great Contributor To Art Award To Be Presented To Martha Stewart On May 11
2018 Turtle Creek Tour Of Homes Includes Five Fabulous Residences And A Post-Tour Get Together At Paula Lambert’s New Digs
There’s the high life and then there’s the Turtle Creek high-living lifestyle. And this time of year, Turtle Creek is just drop-dead gorgeous with the fountain between Lemmon Avenue and North Hall Street, the blooming beds of flowers that would have pleased Monet and the all-polished-up mansions of the sky bordering Turtle Creek Boulevard.To support the preservation of … [Read more...] about 2018 Turtle Creek Tour Of Homes Includes Five Fabulous Residences And A Post-Tour Get Together At Paula Lambert’s New Digs
JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Announced
Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Melissa Lewis and Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart just announced the judges for the chapeau competition at Tootsies.The collection of judges includes the following: Patti Flowers of Patti Flowers Design Studio, Lee Fuqua of Duckworth Vodka, Empress Gilbert of Empressive GeoDesigns, 2013 Miss Texas/2013 Miss … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Announced
JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart Reveals Categories for Annual Head-Turning Competition At The Dallas Arboretum
2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart has put her thinking cap on and just revealed the categories for “A Garden By The Sea” on Thursday, April 12, at the Dallas Arboretum.What’s the big deal? Well, until the categories are announced, hat designers and guests don’t have a clue how to create heady masterpieces in the hopes of winning one of the categories at the Women’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart Reveals Categories for Annual Head-Turning Competition At The Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum Is Offering A “Thank You For 2017” Special In January
It’s so typical of North Texas. The temperatures slide up and down the thermometer. But in January because there’s a tendency to bundle up instead of tube topping, the Dallas Arboretum is offering a "Thank You For 2017" bargain. Here’s the scoop on the special price:Instead of the usual $10-$15 admission, the fee is a measly $5 each day for the whole month! Why not take … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Offering A “Thank You For 2017” Special In January