Just having one of the speakers for the 12th Annual Writer's Garden Symposium and Luncheon in the Dallas Arboretum's Rosine Hall on Wednesday, November 14, would have been pretty spectacular. But Women's Council President Linda Spina and Luncheon Chair Michelle Mew had renowned art historian/landscape designer Colta Ives and lifestyle doyenne Carolyne Roehm as the … [Read more...] about Colta Ives And Carolyne Roehm Charmed A Sold-Out Crowd At The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
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A Writer’s Garden Patron Party Was A Designer’s Dream With Beautiful Surroundings And Those-In-The-Know
Luckily, interior designer/author Betty Lou Phillip’s home overlooking Turtle Creek was big enough to easily accommodate the 100 guests like Emilynn and Claude Wilson for the 12th Annual Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon patron party on Tuesday, November 13. The sizable crowd was to be expected. After all, the house alone was a draw, but there were also the authors, who … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Patron Party Was A Designer’s Dream With Beautiful Surroundings And Those-In-The-Know
MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens
According to Texas Discovery Gardens Director of Education Erin Shields,“Dallas area children need out-of-school, immersive experiences in science. However, the cost of such outings are often not within a school’s field trip budget. This scholarship fund allows more teachers the opportunity to bring their students to these significant science experiences. To date, 8,705 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Discovery Gardens
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Plans Revealed
While longtime Mad Hatter's Tea mainstay Jocelyn White was in the dressing room and Tootsies’ new owners Donna and Norman Lewis were delayed, McKinney mavens — Sharla Bush, Terry Irby and Linda Spina— had their ducks in a row Wednesday night for the announcement of the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea plans.With flutes flowing and folks like Venise Stewart, Anne Davidson with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Plans Revealed
Town and Country Tree-Top Luncheon For Cattle Baron’s Gals Featured Jeweler Clara Williams Handiwork
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
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
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*
JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
Weathercasters are reporting that two big fronts are headed this way. One is coming up from the Gulf of Mexico and the other is moving from Mexico. The result is that the two fronts are meeting up in North Texas to party-hearty starting Friday. This situation has area high school coaches concerned about the possible unfriendly skies for Friday night lights. Some are moving … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Leadership Announced With Roots in McKinney
Dallas Arboretum Women’s Council President Linda Spina just released the first wave of plans for the 31st Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea. The McKinney resident has commandeered a couple of her pals — Sharla Bush and Terry Irby — to co-chair the annual fundraiser benefiting A Woman’s Garden.The trio has proven to be veterans when it comes to the Mad Hatter’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Leadership Announced With Roots in McKinney