Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets.Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
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Kappa Alumnae Reveal Preliminary List Of 25th Anniversary Tablescapes Designers, Florists And Retailers
The Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni are revving up for the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes. On their checklist, Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker have already gotten their speaker (Ray Booth), the dates (Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15), the location (Dallas Country Club), their honoree (Lindalyn Adams) their honorary chair (Louise Griffeth), a … [Read more...] about Kappa Alumnae Reveal Preliminary List Of 25th Anniversary Tablescapes Designers, Florists And Retailers
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
For a second night in a row, the weather guessers lost their bets. On Saturday, March 23, there had been all types of threats (i.e., the usual thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, end-of-world scenarios, etc.). But it all held off. Didn't matter. The annual Equest gala fundraiser that had been held in years past at various outdoor venues like Dallas Equestrian Center and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Arabian Nights Gala
Despite the large-as-life green elephant statue across the way, the Equest mini-ambassadors decked out in costume attire held their own on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred. What brought the little horses and the pachyderm to the former Wisteria site was the “Arabian Nights Gala” benefiting Equest.With fortune teller Violette revealing fortunes and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Arabian Nights Gala
Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party
Up on the second floor of Diane and Hal Brierley’s home, resident Labrador Retriever KC knew something was going on downstairs on Wednesday, March 6. Parties were unusual for the household, but this time something was definitely different. Out front a trailer had pulled up earlier in the day and a couple of horses disembarked. Was KC getting new roommates?No, Equest therapy … [Read more...] about Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party
Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
When store publicist KJ Murphy warned Crawford Brock that he was about to host some horses inside his specialty emporium, the Stanley Korshak owner did a double take. "Are you kidding?!" Crawford asked. Turns out, she wasn't. And the horses—actually, two miniatures named Cisco and Dare—turned out to be extremely well-mannered inside the swank boutique. But, what else would you … [Read more...] about Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
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
2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth’s home-sweet-home was filled to the max with Santas, Nutcrackers, Wise Men and all types of Christmas touches with the help of The Garden Gate’s Junior Villanueva. But on the week of December 17, she advised the floral designer that the dining room table would be off limits. It needed to be clear of decorations to … [Read more...] about 2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French,“When Equest Women’s Auxiliary founder Louise Griffeth started the organization 30 years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. The program has changed dramatically over the years. Equest has received national recognition for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing
To all the world Alex Salser was an adorable teenager with long brown curls and a homecoming queen smile. But since her birth, Alex’s body had been posing all types of challenges due to Long-chain L-3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), which meant that her body would not accept fat. That meant no French fries, bacon or ice cream. But over the year the very active … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing
Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of
Sometimes a friend’s setting you up on a date works… sometimes it doesn’t. In the case of Annie and Teal Griffeth, it worked bigtime and Equest is one of the beneficiaries.Backstory: Before Teal shipped out to Afghanistan, a friend introduced him to an artist friend — Annie — who had attended high school with the buddy in Hawaii. Over the next seven years, Teal served as a … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of