This past holiday period has been a poignant one for those left behind. An empty place at the dinner table. A "Just checking on you" phone call that wasn't made. An annual family photo with one person missing. This sorrowful end-of-year post provides a reflection of the people who left their imprint on family, friends and total strangers. Some had come from far-away places … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2024 North Texas Inspirations
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2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Peace, Love, London
While 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven had high hopes for her “Majestic Britannia” theme gala, her valiant effort fell victim to COVID preventing the gathering from taking place. But 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers picked up the British vibe and added her own spin. Instead of the “majestic” feel of Windsors grandeur, Leslie opted for “Peace, Love, London” saluting … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Peace, Love, London
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Reception
The 2021 Crystal Charity Ball underwriters found themselves being celebrated in a house made for Texas legends on Wednesday, November 10. It was at the former home of the late Rita and Texas Gov. Bill Clements in University Park. Now owned by history-loving Libby and David Hunt, the stately two-story colonial was a treasure perfectly blending the Hunts' antiques with the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Reception
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
The 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows were a gamble for both CCB and Neiman Marcus NorthPark. To take over a vast part of the store for one production was challenging enough. But to hold a morning event including a reception, fashion presentation and brunch and do a repeat less than two hours later for an afternoon tea was rather daunting. And adding to the equation was … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
Even The Troutt Verandah Dressed Up For Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Patron Dinner
The plan called for the group photo of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball ten best dressed (Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman with Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney to take place as 6:30 before guests arrived at 7 p.m. for the Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle … [Read more...] about Even The Troutt Verandah Dressed Up For Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Patron Dinner
JUST IN: Leslie Diers To Chair 2021 Crystal Charity Ball
With the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball less than six weeks away, plans are already underway for 2020 and 2021. Yup, you read it — 2021. 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven just sent word that Leslie Diers has been tapped to chair the 2021 fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Since joining CCB in 2010, Leslie has made the rounds of CCB committees including … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leslie Diers To Chair 2021 Crystal Charity Ball