NorthPark Center was in the final stages of moving in the 2019 Parade of Playhouses this past Friday morning. And wouldn’t you know it, just when it seemed like the 17 mini-mansions were all in place, Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle and NorthPark’s Lona Crabb decided that the CASA Critter didn’t seem quite right just east of the SouthCourt. Instead, it would be so much better … [Read more...] about KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
With sun in the sky, it appeared that the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen’s poolside dinner at Gail Fischer’s estate on Thursday, May 23, might be a tad bit toasty. Still cuisine queen Cassandra insisted that it was all in the timing.Following cocktails in the palatial mansion and the sun setting on cue, guests found the evening breeze provided the perfect … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
2019 Parade Of Playhouses Brings On Board A Grand Marshal And A Whataburger Bonus
The annual Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is a parade in reverse. Instead of the parade highlights floating by, it’s the viewers that are in motion. And this year’s crop of 17 custom-designed mini-cottages and activities benefiting Dallas CASA will have NorthParkers in motion checking out the entries from Friday, July 12, thru Sunday, July 28. But there have been some … [Read more...] about 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Brings On Board A Grand Marshal And A Whataburger Bonus
Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
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
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