Here’s the situation: MySweetCharity was concerned that the 2024 spring fundraising season was looking rather slack. It really hit home when died-in-the-wool events weren’t appearing on the MSC Calendar. In reaching out to some of the Calendar listing vets to say their events were MIA, they swore they had provided the info. Seriously, they were way too professional and … [Read more...] about MSC Calendar Is Back In Dating Mode After Something Called DMARC Tripped Up Submissions
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2023 Runway Report Was Filled With Touching Honors, Surprises, Oops And A Crown Toppler
As guests arrived for KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2023 Runway Report at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, September 26, Crissy Perham sat quietly in a room adjacent to the ballroom. Lying on the floor next to her was Dutchie, her rescue dog. Crissy told how Dutchie was so sensitive and caring for others, actually sensing when an act of kindness was needed. The same could have been said of … [Read more...] about 2023 Runway Report Was Filled With Touching Honors, Surprises, Oops And A Crown Toppler
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2023 Runway Report may have returned to Brook Hollow on Tuesday, September 26, after a two-year getaway at the Meyerson, but the fall season's first fashion show was a combination of expected presentations and some unplanned and surprising moments. Thanks to KidneyTexas President Nancy Greenbach, Runway Report Chair Venise Stuart and Honorary Chair … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
While memories of the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show featuring Dolce and Gabbana’s amazingly unconventional fashions for a morning and an afternoon presentation at Neiman Marcus NorthPark still were serving as luncheon fodder, the 2023 CCB Fashion Show did a 180° turn on Friday, September 8. Returning to its NM Downtown home turf for the multi-level … [Read more...] about Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
2023 Rising Stars Luncheon had a lot going for it. Not only did it benefit After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASAS), it was honoring longtime supporter Gina Betts as well as having North Texas true-[Mavs] blue German transplant Dirk Nowitzki on stage for a chat with Voice of the Dallas Mavs Mark Followill. While past ASAS events had been held at Brook Hollow and Northwood, … [Read more...] about Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
The 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal was literally picture perfect on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell's estate with magnificent art on the walls for nearly 170 guests like past ball chairs (Caren Kline, Christie Carter, Claire Emanuelson, Pat McEvoy and Tucker Enthoven). Even the beautiful grounds were an artist's inspiration with gorgeous hydrangea trees in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges
When Michelle Collins offered her home to her friend/2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky for the annual CCB Advisory Board reception, she didn't realize what lay ahead. Little did any of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board guests at the Collins’ home on Thursday, March 9, have a clue of the challenges confronting her in hosting the evening’s cocktail … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball committee members may have felt like it was on Ground Hog Day for its 2022 Wrap Up Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16. With top hospitable greetings from the curb by valet parkers at Headington Companies’ Joule Hotel’s Sassetta restaurant, it had all the signs of a return to pre-pandemic days of seamless eventing. But it didn’t exactly go that way. … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the scene of a near-perfect storm on Friday, October 28, with Family Gateway holding its “Stronger Together Breakfast” in the Trinity Ballroom followed by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ “2022 Women of Distinction Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. If all things went according to plan, the changing of the guard would go unhindered. But things nearly got … [Read more...] about Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
The Dallas Arboretum looked as if it was going through a seasonal transition on the evening of Friday, October 21. While displays of gourds looked right at home around the grounds as Halloween approached, an installation of Christmas decorations could be glimpsed hidden behind panels. But on this night, the main attraction was the three-part Ruby Red Gala chaired by … [Read more...] about Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
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