The DIFFA Dallas special folks, like media types Ron Corning and DIFFA loyalists Simona Beal, Brittanie Buchanan Oleniczak, Carol Yeates Quist, Barbara Buzzell, Thomas Hoeber and Charles Smith II, gathered at Expressions Home Gallery in the Design District on Thursday, February 12. While the crowd was downright cool, stylish and chic, it was the clothes on the hangars and … [Read more...] about DIFFA Dallas Previews Collection Of The Designer Outfits Up For Bid
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Round Robin November 7 Night: DIFFA Wreath Auction, Urban Revival, Crystal Charity Underwriters Party And More
Yes, Thursday, November 7 continued to be a thriller after lunch. The evening of fundraising had folks trying to be three places at the same time. Alas, choices had to be made. Some committed themselves to just one event like the Flora Award honoring Jan Pickens at the Texas Discovery Garden or the Art for Advocacy Auction. Others party-hopped, like Doris Jacobs, who hosted a … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 7 Night: DIFFA Wreath Auction, Urban Revival, Crystal Charity Underwriters Party And More
The Sun Came Out For “Change” And “Burgers”
Greg Haynes Johnson and Joanna Clarke didn’t know each other Friday (September 27) night when they met at an over-the-top birthday party for Simona Beal at the Ritz-Carlton. There was a seven-foot tall pink birthday cake that would have thrilled the late Mary Kay Ash. (More about that later.) Ritz Chief Chef Dean Fearing popped in to check on the happiness factor of the … [Read more...] about The Sun Came Out For “Change” And “Burgers”
Vive La DIFFA-rence And House Of DIFFA Collection
Let’s face it. DIFFA Dallas is diffa-rent. In addition to the silent and live auctions, cocktail party reception, dinner and fashion show extravaganza, it has a shock-and-awe factor that gets harder and harder to top each year. Founded in the days when denim was the fabric du jour and celebrity denim jackets were the mainstay in everyone’s closet, it has gotten downright … [Read more...] about Vive La DIFFA-rence And House Of DIFFA Collection
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2013 DIFFA Dallas
The photos from the 2013 DIFFA Dallas only hint at the over-the-top partying that took place at the Hilton Anatole on March 23. Words to come. In the meantime, check out MySweetCharity Photo Gallery. And, yes, that wig was five-feet tall with lit candles. Talk about big hair! … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2013 DIFFA Dallas
Art Of Old India Adds House Of DIFFA Jackets To Its Displays For DIFFA Dallas Patron Party
It seems like India has become the Six Flags of international travel. Everyone is either heading to bike-ride there or just returning from the Kumbh Mela. Lucky were those 150 like Matt Wilkerson, Omar Esparza, Scott Pharr, Monk White, Brady Allen, Carol Quist, Ricky Grunden, Chris Hender, Holly Reed, Brad Beaird, Lonnie Jordan, Debra Nelson, Lynae Fearing and Mary and Alberto … [Read more...] about Art Of Old India Adds House Of DIFFA Jackets To Its Displays For DIFFA Dallas Patron Party
DIFFA Dallas Lights Up The Candleroom With Designer Jackets, Auction Updates And “Moms,” But No Tim Headington
DIFFA Dallas has gone through various changes over the years, from denim jackets to designer showstoppers. From the grassroots effort to fight AIDs to a stunning fundraiser to finish off a deadly disease that touches all segments of society, it has reinvented itself.But the goal is still the same — halt the horror of HIV.Some may think that AIDs is a past-tense disease, but it … [Read more...] about DIFFA Dallas Lights Up The Candleroom With Designer Jackets, Auction Updates And “Moms,” But No Tim Headington
DIFFA Was “Dramatically DIFFA-rent” This Year
Like a perfect North Texas storm front when a Rocky Mountain norther collides with a Gulf Coast backlash, two totally different groups fought for parking rights at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, April 15. Taking over the Chantilly Ballroom and its primo valet drive was the Collin Country Children's Advocacy Center. At the same time, DIFFA, which was holding "Dramatically … [Read more...] about DIFFA Was “Dramatically DIFFA-rent” This Year
DIFFA Provides A Sneak Preview Of Gala Jackets
Last Thursday while DIFF (Dallas International Film Festival) was holding its red carpet gala at the Winspear, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) was doing a major pat-on-the-back party at The Joule. Not only was it a big old thank you for patrons and friends, it also provided a sneak preview of some of the designer jackets that will be auctioned off at the … [Read more...] about DIFFA Provides A Sneak Preview Of Gala Jackets