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2018 Art Ball Auction Item #9: Director’s Trip To The United Arab Emirates

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With the 2018 Art Ball just hours away, the final live auction package is tailor-made for those with a rarefied bucket list. It combines far-away place, friends and fabulous one-of-a-kind experiences.Five couples will attend "Abu Dhabi Art" in November plus so much more. In addition to having the Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga accompany the group through the … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #9: Director’s Trip To The United Arab Emirates

2018 Art Ball Auction Item #7: Milan Fashion Week With Fendi

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Since its founding in 1925, Fendi has become synonymous with luxurious fashion and memory-making experiences. To celebrate its 90th anniversary, it held its show over the Trevi Fountain thanks to a Plexiglas floor. Its designers have include generations of the Fendi family as well as Karl Lagerfeld.The winner of this 2018 Art Ball auction package benefiting the Dallas … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #7: Milan Fashion Week With Fendi

2018 Art Ball Auction Item #5: Paris Place Vendome With Louis Vuitton

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Two letters — LV — have become one of the most highly prized brands in luxury fashion standing for Louis Vuitton. From its founding in 1854, it has been synonymous with the highest quality workmanship and design. Time and time again, world travelers have made jaw-dropping entrances at hotels with their luxury luggage emblazoned with LV.This 2018 Art Ball live auction … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #5: Paris Place Vendome With Louis Vuitton

2018 Art Ball Auction Item #3: Escape To Aman In Bhutan

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Even the most worldly traveler only dreams of visiting the “happiest place on earth” — Bhutan. But only the 2018 Art Ball could offer for auction an 11-day stay for two at Amankora Resort with its five hotels in five of Bhutan’s most beautiful valleys.Paro Lodge is a "24-suite retreat contrasting rustic elements with contemporary design. Guest Suites offer a … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #3: Escape To Aman In Bhutan

Travels With Charlie

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Allow me to tell you a story. There was this little blonde fella. For the first three years of his life, he lived with a family. They were a young family and had taken him in when he was just too adorable for words. The plan was they would all live happily ever after.But eventually the family decided that he wasn’t the top dog in priorities and turned him in for … [Read more...] about Travels With Charlie

2018 Art Ball Auction Item #1: Dior For The Day In Denver

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With second homes in Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek, Dallasites have become experts on the beauty of Colorado’s mountains. But some folks might not realize that Denver has gained quite a reputation for the masterpieces at its Denver Art Museum. For instance,  “Dior: From Paris To The World,” showcasing more than 70 years of the House of Dior will call the Mile-High Museum home … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #1: Dior For The Day In Denver

A Sneak Peak Of The Dreamy 2018 Art Ball Live Auction Items To Be Shared In The Days Ahead

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If you've got your best duds picked out and your spots at the Dallas Museum of Art's 2018 Art Ball all set, then you're just about ready for Saturday, April 21.In the meantime, you have just two weeks to get your paddle-lifting arm in shape. The reason?  You're gonna want to be getting Christie's Americas President Brook Hazelton's attention when the nine live auction … [Read more...] about A Sneak Peak Of The Dreamy 2018 Art Ball Live Auction Items To Be Shared In The Days Ahead

A Gentle Reminder: Be Prepared As 2017 Chills Out

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As if it wasn’t chilly enough, the weather predictors are claiming that 2017 is going to repeat 2016's cold shoulder departure. The good news is that ice is not a major part of the equation. Still, if drizzle and a wintry mix does pop up, it just may freeze resulting in slip-and-slide conditions. Hopefully, electricity won’t be compromised. Luckily, Oncor and TxDot are already … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Be Prepared As 2017 Chills Out

MySweetWishList: Hope Lodge Dallas

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According to Hope Lodge Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix,“When we were asked to chair the Hope Lodge Capital Campaign, the only question we had was ‘Why hasn’t this already been built?’  Did you know that Dallas is ranked #7 in the nation for cancer care?  What a point of pride for our city and an amazing resource, not only for the residents … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Lodge Dallas

If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does

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If you have munchkins, grand munchkins or still wonder if Santa really exists, then there are bona fide experts who have all the information to back old Kris Kringle. It’s the North American Aerospace Defense Command (aka NORAD) located in Colorado Springs. Starting at midnight NORAD will be monitoring Santa and his team’s travels through the world. But the NORAD Tracks Santa … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Believe In Santa, NORAD Does