Sunday's devastating storm with its 70 MPH winds brought down trees, power lines and life in general for North Texas. Particularly hard hit was Dallas proper and the Park Cities. For some it was the loss of electricity for a few hours; for others, it's still lights out. From hundreds of stoplights and major retail centers to entire neighborhoods, it's been a rude awakening of … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
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JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Headliners Revealed Including A Bunny, A Skip And A Garden & Gun CEO
When Karen and Craig Goodman opened their art-filled home for tonight’s party for guests to learn about the Women's Council of the Dallas Aboretum's 2019 Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon details, they had no idea that there would be an unscheduled surprise.Being chaired by Regina Bruce and Joni Krieg, the evening get-together was simply billed as the authors’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Headliners Revealed Including A Bunny, A Skip And A Garden & Gun CEO
Overlooking White Rock Lake, Visionary Women Luncheon Patrons Celebrated Juliette Fowler Communities
As cyclists pedaled past families on a stroll around White Rock Lake on Wednesday, April 10, vehicles were queuing up at Barbara Bradfield’s driveway for Juliette Fowler Communities’ Visionary Women Luncheon patron party — “A Celebration of Generosity.”While guests surrounded the dining room table to fill plates, others were amazed at the home with its perfect views of … [Read more...] about Overlooking White Rock Lake, Visionary Women Luncheon Patrons Celebrated Juliette Fowler Communities
Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Party Proved To Be A Less-Than-Six Degree Of Separations For Guests
Just as Tucker and Rich Enthoven were grabbed for a photo in their den on Wednesday, April 10, they shot off. Looking over her shoulder, Tucker said they had to go get a Scotch for “Phil” who had saved the day. Seems someone had noticed an odor in the backyard. Could it be a natural gas leak?Normally, this situation would have been bad enough. But on this evening, the … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Party Proved To Be A Less-Than-Six Degree Of Separations For Guests
2019 Thrift Studio Preview Party Was Filled With Bargains Galore To Benefit Dwell With Dignity
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman proved herself as the double-duty champ for North Texas fundraisers on Thursday, April 4. Looking as if she had no cares in the world, the 2019 Thrift Studio honorary chair patiently posed for cellphone shots at the Thrift Studio VIP party for 500 guests that started at 6 p.m. in the Design District benefiting Dwell with Dignity.No sooner had … [Read more...] about 2019 Thrift Studio Preview Party Was Filled With Bargains Galore To Benefit Dwell With Dignity
2019 Celebrating Women Plans Announced At Kelly And Matt Valentine’s Showstopping Mansion
It took Kelly and Matt Valentine just three years to build their breathtaking home overlooking Turtle Creek. With Muscovy Ducks and a swan floating below, their three-level Moroccan mansion with enough windows to make a Windex stockholder giddy had impressed their neighbors whose residence were showstoppers in their own right.On Wednesday, April 3, the Valentines hosted the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Plans Announced At Kelly And Matt Valentine’s Showstopping Mansion
Prepare For Seasonal Storms Before They Hit
It’s that’s time of year when the TV weather guessers roll up their sleeves and preach the woes of nature. If Monday’s and Tuesday's weather rumble didn’t hit you, congrats. But did it make you wonder “What if?”Since North Texas is slated for a couple of weeks of stormy weather, here are some reminders for the next time that you have to pull a “get to your safe place” … [Read more...] about Prepare For Seasonal Storms Before They Hit
Grovel Alert: 2019 Visionary Women Luncheon
As North Texans find themselves in the final days of the spring fundraising season, another annual event is nearing sell-out status. There are a couple or three reasons why the Visionary Women Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel this Friday has only a few places left.First, it benefits the Juliette Fowler Communities in East Dallas with its beautiful grounds serving more than … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Visionary Women Luncheon
Dallas CASA 24th Annual Parade Of Playhouse Are Under Construction For A July 12 Kick Off
With house designs approved, builders are constructing houses for quick purchases that will be snapped up for as little as $5. The houses are actually the mini-cottages that will be up for raffle at Dallas CASA’s 24th Annual Parade of Playhouses from Friday, July 12, thru Sunday July 28, at NorthPark Center.According to sources, Mike “BroTheCarGuy” Brosin has arranged for … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA 24th Annual Parade Of Playhouse Are Under Construction For A July 12 Kick Off
Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Saturday Historic Home Tour Is On “Come Rain Or Shine”
While others are hedging their bets about Saturday outdoor activities, the Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society has stayed the course and will carry on with its 2019 Historic Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The four homes that will have the "Welcome" mat out will include:3615 Cornell Avenue owned by Camillia and Ted Shoemaker — Architects Marion Fooshee … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Saturday Historic Home Tour Is On “Come Rain Or Shine”
Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party
Up on the second floor of Diane and Hal Brierley’s home, resident Labrador Retriever KC knew something was going on downstairs on Wednesday, March 6. Parties were unusual for the household, but this time something was definitely different. Out front a trailer had pulled up earlier in the day and a couple of horses disembarked. Was KC getting new roommates?No, Equest therapy … [Read more...] about Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party