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
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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
Prepare As North Texas Transitions From Autumn Gold To A Cold Shoulder Next Week
As the North Texas trees dress down from dazzling golds, oranges and yellows to naked limbs, that crisp air in the area is going to become bone-chilling cold this next week. Starting Wednesday the drop in temperatures will continue through Hanukkah on Monday, December 26. And to add to the holiday chill, temperatures are predicted to hardly reach above the 30s from Thursday to … [Read more...] about Prepare As North Texas Transitions From Autumn Gold To A Cold Shoulder Next Week
MySweetWish: Dec My Room North Texas Chapter
According to Dec My Room North Texas Chapter Area Director Heather Smith, "Our wish at Dec My Room’s North Texas Chapter is to have the continued support of the North Texas community to sponsor a personalized room for children spending the holidays in the hospital. Our mission to decorate rooms for pediatric patients who are admitted into the hospital for greater … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: Dec My Room North Texas Chapter
The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand
With blues skies and ideal temperatures, the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Platinum Reception took full advantage of the beautiful weather at Connie and Marc Siegel's Volk Estate contemporary homestead on Wednesday, November 2. Thanks to the open layout, guests easily went from check-in upon arrival at the circular driveway into the open, towering living room onto the … [Read more...] about The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand
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
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
A Slight Brouhaha Over A Snapshot Interrupted A Writer’s Garden Patron Party’s Protocol
With British Royals showing the decorum of pomp and circumstance still top of mind following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, there should have been a stiff upper lip for North Texas events ... especially with one of the Brits’ upper crust in attendance. So the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden’s timing was right on target with its Royal Noble and … [Read more...] about A Slight Brouhaha Over A Snapshot Interrupted A Writer’s Garden Patron Party’s Protocol
JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
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
2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
Had it really been 10 years since Claire and Dwight Emanuelson hosted the 2012 Celebrating Women Luncheon patron party — and the luncheon's star attraction, Rob Lowe — at their former estate in Highland Park? Karen and Donald Key could scarcely believe it, either. That sent Karen on a hunt through her phone's photos to prove that she'd indeed been there with Lowe that … [Read more...] about 2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising