As April’s calendar fills to the brimming point, fashion is definitely on the forefront of what is happening. After all, April is the month that showcases spring and with it silky blouses, stiletto sandals and flirty skirts that flutter in the breeze. One of the opportunities to check out the looks of the season is the Turtle Creek Association’s Azalea Luncheon on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Association’s Azalea Luncheon Will Be Fashionably Blooming At The Mansion
Paths/Trails/Walks
Friends Of Katy Trail Welcome Six New Board Members And Blake Shipp As Incoming President
With the weather being so remarkably friendly, the Katy Trail was buzzing with walkers, joggers, cyclists and pooches. Thanks to the Friends of the Katy Trail, this 3.5-mile gem is absolutely free for any and all. Speaking of which, the Friends of the Katy Trail have just welcomed six new members to its board, as well as a new board president. Joining the board are Sarah … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail Welcome Six New Board Members And Blake Shipp As Incoming President
Turtle Creek Conservancy Has A Double Header Of News With Name Adjustment And Luminary Dinner Plans
While North Texas tundra is thawing out, the Turtle Creek Conservancy have been moving ahead the announcement of its 2023 Luminary Dinner and the Converancy's name adjustment. Starting with the Luminary, this year’s invitation-only dinner honoring the Conservancy's top donors will be chaired by Pam Busbee on Thursday, November 9, at longtime supporters Lynn and Peter … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy Has A Double Header Of News With Name Adjustment And Luminary Dinner Plans
Katy Trail Art Society Dinner Got A Little Squirrelly Hearing About “Borest Forest, Grunting Grasses” Installation
With the Blood Moon trying to emerge through the clouds the night before, a flawless man in the moon shown over North Texas on Wednesday, November 9. One of the spots enjoying the glow was the Katy Trail Art Society's $10,000+ donors' dinner on the terrace of Bilboquet. As Katy Trail Art Co-Chair Amanda Dillard Shufeldt reviewed the final placement of seating assignments for … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Art Society Dinner Got A Little Squirrelly Hearing About “Borest Forest, Grunting Grasses” Installation
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
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
Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
This Fourth of July is a holiday that most grownup kids dream of — a four-day holiday in the middle of summer. Okay, so today isn’t officially a day off, but most folks are cutting out early ... if they even showed up at all. On the other hand, since the Independence Day celebration is going to last longer than usual, it’s important to extend your care for your children and … [Read more...] about Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
Friends Of Katy Trail’s Spring Support Campaign Goes The Extra Mile In Meeting Its Goal
Leave it to the Friends of Katy Trail to exceed expectations. For its 25th year of providing one of the outdoor treasures of North Texas, Spring Support Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs Lizzie and Dan Routman had set their sights on a goal of $100,000. Well, they didn’t just do it… they and hundreds of Katy Trail-loving supporters hauled in $170,000. According to Friends of the … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail’s Spring Support Campaign Goes The Extra Mile In Meeting Its Goal
Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
With North Texas starting to bloom and blossom, it is the perfect time to start raising more than flowers. How about some fundraising for Dallas' Katy Trail? As a result of the partnership with the City of Dallas owning the land and the Friends of the Katy Trail providing for its upkeep starting 25 years ago, there have been more than 1.5M visits annually by locals and … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail IS Springing Forth With A $100K Goal For Its Spring Support Campaign
Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
After the past two weeks of freeze-in-place weather, this week's beautiful weather is more than a welcome relief. It’s also the perfect time to get outdoors to tend gardens and check out the damages of this past winter. And it appears that Saturday morning may be a bit cloudy for the 23rd anniversary of the annual Reverchon Roundup. But you just know those weather … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
Celebrate Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend With The Opening of 2022 Dallas Blooms’ “Birds In Paradise”
The forecast for the upcoming three-day Presidents' Day holiday weekend is timed perfectly for the official opening of the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms. With temperatures reaching the 60s, 70s and even 80s, the “Birds in Paradise” will come alive starting Saturday with four grand peacock topiaries surrounded by 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming … [Read more...] about Celebrate Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend With The Opening of 2022 Dallas Blooms’ “Birds In Paradise”