For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Part I
While 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson created a true "Celebration in Nouvelle-Orléans" in honor of her hometown's 300th anniversary and her late mother's French heritage on Saturday, December 1, at the Hilton Anatole, the 1,500 guests complimented the occasion in designer gowns, exquisite jewels and fundraising for Dallas children's … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Part I
There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Only weeks before, Jan Showers had redecorated the beautiful Highland Park manse of Lisa and John Rocchio. So for most of the 250-plus guests at the Crystal Charity Ball's Underwriters Cocktail Buffet held there on Thursday, November 1, it was a first chance to take in the redone splendors of the Rocchios' spectacular, historically protected home. With the fancy ball … [Read more...] about There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 First Night
Before opening The Dallas Opera season with a performance of “The Flying Dutchman” on Friday, October 12, the 2018 First Night tip-top sponsors showed their black-tie elegance at a fabulous seated dinner in a dazzling tent adjacent to the Winspear Opera House. From the blue diamond carpeting to the diamond gems adorning the ladies, the evening supper could have … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 First Night
Town and Country Tree-Top Luncheon For Cattle Baron’s Gals Featured Jeweler Clara Williams Handiwork
With her Town and Country posse (T&C Associate Publisher Mara Gredick, Marketing Director Laura Ives Wilson and Hearst Marketing’s Lynn Wisdom), Columbia graduate/jewelry designer Clara Williams and her Retail Sales Manager Emily Garratt found a perfect spot to display her latest collection on Wednesday, October 3. It was Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate. The digs made … [Read more...] about Town and Country Tree-Top Luncheon For Cattle Baron’s Gals Featured Jeweler Clara Williams Handiwork
Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
Before Chef Graham Dodds announced his departure from The Statler, one of the last big whoop-ti-dos that he orchestrated was the Friends of Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29. Here's a report from the field: Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the perfect backdrop for the 5th Annual Spirit of Taos presented by the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #3: One&Only East Africa Experience
One of the big hits of the recent 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball was the One&Only dream getaway to far off exotic places. Somehow the 2018 ReuNight Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss have managed to offer The Family Place fundraiser's own tailor-made One&Only trip to East Africa with such take-alongs as cashmere knit wraps, personalized bags and Akola jewelry. Check out all … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #3: One&Only East Africa Experience
Cattle Baronesses Shopped, Sipped And Sold Chance Tickets Surrounded By David Yurman Gems
As thunderstorms rumbled overhead, the Cattle Baron’s Ball gals valet-parked or sought cover at NorthPark’s covered garages on Thursday, September 20. Instead of being glued to the computer screens to monitor North Texas Giving Day, the gals with perfect complexions and no-split-ends looked right at home surrounded by David Yurman goodies. While the David Yurman … [Read more...] about Cattle Baronesses Shopped, Sipped And Sold Chance Tickets Surrounded By David Yurman Gems
Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Bishop Lynch grad Danielle Rollins was back in town on Wednesday, September 19, for the 2018 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes reception at Eiseman Jewelers. Despite not being a Kappa, the nationally recognized lifestyle expert felt right at home with blonde keyholders Tablescapes Co-chairs Sandy Ammons and Peggy Meyer. And while Kappa sister/Co-Chair Kris Terry wasn’t able to make … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #19: Sapphire In The City*
This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction package may be the ultimate memento from the Saturday, October 20th "Sapphires and Spurs." While anybody can snag a pair of spurs, only the winner will wear a 6.06 carat sapphire selected by Diamonds Direct. To enhance the beauty of this magnificent gem, the winner and friend will be flown to NYC to join world-renowned jewelry designer … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #19: Sapphire In The City*
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Filled Neiman Marcus Downtown With A Four-Floor Flourish Of Fashions And Faces
Before the doors of Neiman Marcus Downtown opened on Friday, September 14, a sales associate told a friend, “Today there’ll be partying, but there will be no sales.” But like Brigadoon, the NM flagship for one day became a four-floor fashion extravaganza — the Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show. No doubt, sales would follow. To kick things off, the ground … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Filled Neiman Marcus Downtown With A Four-Floor Flourish Of Fashions And Faces