Who would have believed that North Texas weather was still chilling, barely hitting 70 on Thursday, April 28? That alone, plus the threat of rain, might have resulted in guests just staying at home rather than attend a patron party. Happily such was not the case for The Sweetheart Ball gathering on the eve of the legendary fundraiser for heart disease research in North … [Read more...] about Cold, Wet Weather Didn’t Dampen The Sweetheart Ball Patrons’ Spirits In A Palatial Setting
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Sweetheart Ball Patron Party
Despite a late spring chill coupled with the threat of rain, nothing could hold back The Sweetheart Ball patrons from attending the cocktail reception on Friday, April 28. In addition to supporting Ball Chair Amy Prestidge’s fundraising for heart disease research, the setting for the party was a sight to behold. Thanks to family connections that included Amy’s dad being … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Sweetheart Ball Patron Party
North Texans Can Take The Grid’s Temperature Thanks To ERCOT’s New TXANS Program
North Texans know all too well how the Texas Grid caved in just a couple of years ago. With the 21st century’s need to power up air-conditioning, smart homes and cellphones, the health of the Grid has brought entire families and neighborhoods to realize their homes, businesses and even cars are dependent upon electricity. To help prepare folks for what may be on the horizon, … [Read more...] about North Texans Can Take The Grid’s Temperature Thanks To ERCOT’s New TXANS Program
Mad Hatter’s Patron Party Had Guests Tippy-Toeing Cobblestones To Preston Hollow Mansion
In days of yore when horse-drawn carriages delivered the livery set to special occasions, it was the clip-clop of hooves on cobblestone that announced their arrival. But that was ages ago. The 21st century mansion still hearkens back to the pavestone ways, but nowadays the stones are limited to the homes' circular driveways. And the hooves have been replaced by … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Patron Party Had Guests Tippy-Toeing Cobblestones To Preston Hollow Mansion
JUST IN: 2023 CBB Trailblazers Overcame A Drench For A Hot Mansion And A Raffle Reveal
About 200 Cattle Baron’s Ball's Trailblazers didn’t let a little rain drench their party spirit tonight, for a couple or three reasons. First of all, Trailblazer’s Party Co-Chairs Annalee Aston and Sarah Pederson arranged to have the event at attorney Chris Parvin’s ultra-contemporary house overlooking the corner of Armstrong Avenue and St. Johns Drive. Chris laughed when … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 CBB Trailblazers Overcame A Drench For A Hot Mansion And A Raffle Reveal
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Had Clear Skies, A Full House And One-Of-A-Kind Scarves To Raise Funds
The valets had been told that about 70 were expected for the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary's Spring Tea on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 12. Only by the time the doors opened at Monica Eastin's fabulous estate, the car count had already hit 100 and more guests were self parking and hiking from a block away. But it was worth the car challenge. Thanks to rare but … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Had Clear Skies, A Full House And One-Of-A-Kind Scarves To Raise Funds
Despite The Late Spring Chill, 2023 Room To Grow Bubbled With Silks, Stilettos And Sweets
Never let it be said that North Texas ladies will let a change in the weather impact their fashionable taste. A perfect example was Dec My Room of North Texas’ 2023 Room To Grow at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard on Wednesday, April 5. Surely, the chilly weather of the past winter was in the rear-view mirror and April’s springlike temperatures would be simply ideal for … [Read more...] about Despite The Late Spring Chill, 2023 Room To Grow Bubbled With Silks, Stilettos And Sweets
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Room To Grow
Don’t ever let it be said that North Texas gals will let a little chilly weather stop them from getting all dolled up in their finest spring silks and stilettos to support a couple of sweetheart co-chairs and a difference-making non-profit. That’s exactly what happened in NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard on Wednesday, April 5, for the Room To Grow … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Room To Grow
Preservation Park Cities 2023 Historic Home Tour
With North Texas getting all prettied up with lawns turning from winter brown to spring green, it's time for Preservation Park Cities 2023 Historic Home Tour activities to take place the first week in May. This year Preservation Park Cities President Burton Rhodes and Home Tour Chair Christina Dandar have arranged for the following two in-person and one … [Read more...] about Preservation Park Cities 2023 Historic Home Tour
Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark’s Air-Conditioned World When Summer Heat Swelters
Everybody seems to be spinning from the topsy-turvy weather changes of late, with temperatures ranging from just above freezing to the 80s, but they needn't be. That wide spread of degrees will soon settle down to temperatures that will throw air-conditioner techs into hyperdrive come summertime. Luckily, Dallas CASA will cool activities with its annual Parade of … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark’s Air-Conditioned World When Summer Heat Swelters
That Gassy Feeling Can Be Worse Than An Upset Tummy
In recent years, there have been literal “pop-up” stories about house explosions resulting from a natural gas leak. Most folks just ho-hum about it thinking it won’t happen in their hood. But whoa! Some of these gas lines aren’t 21st century and just in case one has a leak due to change of the underground world shifting, it just might happen. What’s even more ghastly is what … [Read more...] about That Gassy Feeling Can Be Worse Than An Upset Tummy