While some folks are “decking the halls” nowadays, Sunie Solomon and Samantha Wortley are focusing on Dec My Room North Texas Chapter’s fifth annual Room To Grow. The two brunettes will be co-chairing the fundraising luncheon in NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, where fashion will flourish on Wednesday, April 5. In addition to a delicious reception, silent auction … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Room To Grow Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Samantha Wortley Reveal Plans For Fundraiser
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2022 Flora Award Patrons Felt Right At Home In Barbara Hunt Crow’s Enchanting Manor
Despite being the site of the Texas Discovery Garden’s 2022 Flora Award patron party on Tuesday, November 1, Barbara Hunt Crow’s home was far from being pretentious. As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate or a grandmother’s hug, every room was filled with sentimental touches reflecting her family plus antiques, needlepoint pillows, books and a Steinway piano. For instance, … [Read more...] about 2022 Flora Award Patrons Felt Right At Home In Barbara Hunt Crow’s Enchanting Manor
Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
The Dallas Arboretum looked as if it was going through a seasonal transition on the evening of Friday, October 21. While displays of gourds looked right at home around the grounds as Halloween approached, an installation of Christmas decorations could be glimpsed hidden behind panels. But on this night, the main attraction was the three-part Ruby Red Gala chaired by … [Read more...] about Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
While the valet parkers had expected 50 to show up for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Reveal party at Anne and Steve Stodghill's manse Thursday night, more than 150 showed up eager to hear the plans for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s annual fundraiser. Started 35 years ago, when Mad Hatter's Tea Chair Carole Ann Brown and her compatriots kicked off an afternoon tea to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
Lady Fiona Carnarvon Delighted A Writer’s Garden Guests With Her Tales Of Highclere Living
As the first brisk morning of fall 2022 filled North Texas, the Dallas Arboretum was already starting to bulge with cars lining up for parking on Tuesday, October 18. But a few cars were directed over to A Tasteful Place where the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's A Writer’s Garden VIP reception was taking place with the big draw being a photo opp with A Writer’s … [Read more...] about Lady Fiona Carnarvon Delighted A Writer’s Garden Guests With Her Tales Of Highclere Living
Family Gateway’s “Stronger Together Breakfast” Patron Party Was A “Stretto” Delight
Within the Preston Hollow neighborhood, three of the neighbors were holding parties making the winding narrow roads sidelined with cars on Thursday, October 13. One of the locations stood out, though. While tall hedges and brush hid more than two acres from prying eyes, to the left at the entrance was a silver spaceship and across the way was a lineup of … [Read more...] about Family Gateway’s “Stronger Together Breakfast” Patron Party Was A “Stretto” Delight
Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
JUST IN: Arboretum’s Mary Brinegar Celebrates Her 75th Birthday With A Surprise Announcement
One might say that Mary Brinegar’s life is all about roots. In addition to serving as the CEO/president of the Dallas Arboretum, where she’s seen roots take hold to produce acres of magnificence, her own life has roots that span generations of community involvement. Her great-grandfather William Stiles was one of the founders of SMU; her grandfather R.L. Thornton was among … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Arboretum’s Mary Brinegar Celebrates Her 75th Birthday With A Surprise Announcement
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
This evening, as the Dallas streets started filling with early arrivals for Texas-OU weekend and dogs criss-crossed the grounds of Turtle Creek Park, an invite-only crowd including Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal and Dallas Park and Recreation Department Director John D. Jenkins, Diane and Hal Brierley, Cynthia and Tom Mitchell, Jennifer Chandler, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Inaugural Luminary Circle Dinner To Honor Top Donors
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Promise Of Peace
According to Promise of Peace Founding Director Elizabeth Dry, “Promise of Peace (POP) Gardens establishes urban food gardens in neighborhoods and schools to give community members access to quality Earth to Table education and nutritious locally grown food. Over the past 13 years, we have established 12 food gardens across North Texas, and delivered high quality education … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Promise Of Peace
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Ruby Red Gala
According to Ruby Red Gala Chair Sharon Ballew, “The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is celebrating! This is the 40th anniversary of the organization whose purpose is to maintain and to continue to develop ‘A Woman’s Garden,’ the centerpiece garden of the Dallas Arboretum. “To mark the special year, President Sarah Jo Hardin and The Women’s … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Ruby Red Gala