My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Samantha Wortley

The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds 14 New Members

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The Family Place Board of Directors Chair Harold Ginsburg has just has added 14 new members to the board that includes the following: Ashley Arnold, Jim Buddrus, Pat Faubion, Nakita Johnson, Reginald Johnson, Elisabeth Karpidas, Elaine Kartalis, Sarah Marks, Mary McGreevy Jennings, Theresa Parkinson, Cristal Retana-Lule, Anthony Suggs, Kelly Vickers and Leah … [Read more...] about The Family Place Board Of Directors Adds 14 New Members

JUST IN: 2023 Room To Grow Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Samantha Wortley Reveal Plans For Fundraiser

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While some folks are “decking the halls” nowadays, Sunie Solomon and Samantha Wortley are focusing on Dec My Room North Texas Chapter’s fifth annual Room To Grow. The two brunettes will be co-chairing the fundraising luncheon in NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, where fashion will flourish on Wednesday, April 5. In addition to a delicious reception, silent auction … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Room To Grow Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Samantha Wortley Reveal Plans For Fundraiser

Brook Hollow Was Simply An Amalfi Delight For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle Dinner

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The much-anticipated, Italian-themed Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle cocktail and dinner event took place Wednesday evening, August 31, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, and a grandioso time was had by all. The feel of the fete sponsored by Comerica Bank was Italian casual, befitting the theme of the 2022 Ball and the upcoming 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show — all light … [Read more...] about Brook Hollow Was Simply An Amalfi Delight For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle Dinner

2022 Cattle Baron’s Underwriters’ Party Didn’t Just Monkey Around With Special Guest Entertainer

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After the flood of the century drowned North Texas the week before, it was with wary eyes that the 2022 Cattle Baron's Ball underwriter-party team looked to the skies and eyeballed weather radars for the underwriters party scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, at Mary and Bill Corrigan's Highland Park mansion. Fearful of another drenching, Mary had sent some of her furniture … [Read more...] about 2022 Cattle Baron’s Underwriters’ Party Didn’t Just Monkey Around With Special Guest Entertainer

DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon Was A Family Affair With Fashions Plus An Award For Nardos

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Leaguers have long known the big magnet for luncheon types is the combination of fashions and kids. On Thursday, October 21, DSOL's Fashion Notes Luncheon proved that point with adorable kids with their moms and Nardo fashions on a runway in The Venetian Room, plus the presentation of the 8th Annual Fashion Notes Award to Dallas designer Nardos Imam. … [Read more...] about DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon Was A Family Affair With Fashions Plus An Award For Nardos

Cattle Baron’s Underwriters Party At A Splendiferous Estate Was Why It Pays To Sponsor

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If the 2020/2021 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriters' get-together on Saturday, October 2, is any indication of what CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have in store for their mega fundraiser at Gilley's, then it's going to be a blowout. The underwriters enjoyed a mini-version of the legendary ball thanks to its taking place at Melissa and Joe Pastora's magnificent … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Underwriters Party At A Splendiferous Estate Was Why It Pays To Sponsor

JUST IN: Nardos Imam To Receive Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Designer Award

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North Texas is known throughout the world for having the most fashionable folks on the planet. The seeds were planted back in the early 1900s by Herbert Marcus Sr. and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman. Over the decades those seedlings have grown, resulting in not just renowned retailers planting roots here but North Texas becoming an incubator for tomorrow's designers. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nardos Imam To Receive Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Designer Award

JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Notes Details Revealed

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Venise Stuart no sooner took over the reins as president of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League last week than she started kicking fundraising into high gear with plans for the 2021 Fashion Notes and Style Show. Keeping with the recent trend of mother-daughter power (i.e. 2021 Equest Fashion Show and 2021 Partners Card) diminutive philanthropist Jimmy Westcott will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2021 Fashion Notes Details Revealed

The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors

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The Family Place has 12 new people on its board of directors. The group that ranges from community volunteers to business executives includes the following: Laurie Berger of West Plano Pediatrics; community volunteer Nancy Bierman, Nicole Collins of American First Finance, Theresa Flores of Mary Kay Inc., community volunteer Michelle Goolsby, Tasha Grinnell of The Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors

Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer

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Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer

JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed

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For weeks, Community Partners of Dallas’ President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke have been busting at the seams to share a secret — the 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon’s headliner. Now the big day of reveal has come. The ladies at the helm of this year’s fundraiser include Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele, Honorary Chair Tracey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed