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Round Robin April 3: Chick Lit And Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Parties and Girls Party

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Once again Thursday proved to be an overabundant serving of appetizers for the weekend. In the case of Thursday, April 3, it was on the eve of the Final Four and the night of SMU playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Madison Square Garden. Oh, did we mention that tornado warnings and watches were lighting up the skies and local newscasts? Among the activities taking … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 3: Chick Lit And Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Parties and Girls Party

Mad Hatter’s Live Auction Items Just Revealed

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The Mad Hatters are putting the finishing touches on their chapeaus. Or, in some cases, their hat designers are for Thursday’s Mad Hatter's Tea at the Arboretum. One of the items on the day’s agenda is the live auction. Thanks to Jacque Kennedy, the following over-the-top packages will be up for paddle waving: Item 1: My Fair Lady Package — Enjoy a day of beauty for you and … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Live Auction Items Just Revealed

2014 Mad Hatter’s Tea Categories And Judges Revealed At Lela Rose

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It’s time to start those creative brain cells revving. 2014 Mad Hatter’s Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin revealed all types of good things at Lela Rose Boutique in Highland Park Village Monday. Despite a brisk wind and a chilly temperature outside, the crowd didn’t let that dissuade them from being on hand to learn about the April 10 “tea.” Let’s face it. This fundraiser is a tea in … [Read more...] about 2014 Mad Hatter’s Tea Categories And Judges Revealed At Lela Rose

25th Mad Hatter’s Tea Topped Off With Skyscraping Chapeaus And Headscratching Judging

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Not since LBJ’s 1948 election was decided by dead voters has an outcome been so controversial as the 25th anniversary Mad Hatter’s Tea. But the record-setting Dallas Arboretum fundraiser didn’t start out that way on the chilly morning of April 11. As guests gathered in Ginsburg Plaza only the poor tulips were drooping. That overnight drop in temperatures had really sent them to … [Read more...] about 25th Mad Hatter’s Tea Topped Off With Skyscraping Chapeaus And Headscratching Judging

Mad Hatter’s Judges Announced With Cristiano Mancini In Attendance

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Pity the poor hat designers. They’ve been swamped with appointments with Mad Hatter’s guests with dreams of scoring a win at the April 11 topper at the Dallas Arboretum.Sure, they knew the categories in which the judging would take place. But the question still out there was, “Who would the judges be?”To keep the anticipation high, Mad Hatter’s Co-chairs Shay Geyer and Maggie … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Judges Announced With Cristiano Mancini In Attendance

SOLD-OUT ALERT: Mad Hatter’s Tea With Heaters

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No surprise that the Mad Hatter's Tea is way sold out. Even Ma Nature couldn't get in now. Evidently she waited till the very last minute and got really upset that there was no room. So what is she going to do? According to weather guessers, she's planning on throwing a 24-hour temper tantrum starting Tuesday night with rain and chilly temps throughout the area.What a party … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT: Mad Hatter’s Tea With Heaters

Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Just Announced At Roberto Cavalli

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The judges for the Mad Hatter's Tea were just announced by Co-chairs Shay Geyer and Maggie Kipp minutes ago at NorthPark's Roberto Cavalli. OMG, what a collection! We're talking a mixed bag of . . . good eggs. Okay, so they're also characters, too. From all walks of Dallas life, the four fellows and four gals will face the daunting task of picking the winners in the … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Just Announced At Roberto Cavalli

Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges To Be Revealed Thursday Night At Roberto Cavalli With Cristiano Mancini In Attendance

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If you were hoping to find out who the judges will be for the Mad Hatter's Tea, so you could cozy up to them, your waiting is nearly done. Mad Hatter's Co-chairs Shay Geyer and Maggie Kipp will reveal the list Thursday night at Roberto Cavalli's in NorthPark.According to Maggie, she and Shay have been working with Mad Hatter's fairy godmother Carmaleta Whiteley to pull together … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges To Be Revealed Thursday Night At Roberto Cavalli With Cristiano Mancini In Attendance

Mad Hatter’s Tea Patrons Talk Toppers And Top Secrets

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As the countdown was well underway for the April 11th’s “Adventure in Time” topper at the Dallas Arboretum, the Mad Hatter’s patrons gathered at Dr. Rosemary and Medford McCoy’s stately home on March 6. While Honorary Chair Patty Dedman Nail was on her way to the party, Co-chairs Maggie Kipp and Shay Geyer were thrilled to reveal that Patty had become a $50,000 sponsor. Now, … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Patrons Talk Toppers And Top Secrets