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Sweetheart Ball Ship’s Ahoy For An Elegant Nantucket Scene With Hydrangeas And A Burgee Bar

Jun 2, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2025 Sweetheart Ball Chair Ola Fojtasek, an avid gardener and former fashion model, is the very soul of nourishing femininity. Consider the Fojtasek's Dallas home, which just oozes with finery and beauty without sacrificing comfort. At the same time, Ola's household has been very much a "man's world," with her husband Randall Fojtasek and the four Fojtasek sons: Jack, … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Ship’s Ahoy For An Elegant Nantucket Scene With Hydrangeas And A Burgee Bar

Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys

Oct 9, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys

2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

Oct 8, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

After the prior day’s mishap of the hijacked truck of chairs for the Crystal Charity Ball's 2024 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext and the Neiman Marcus staff got down to the logistics for the fundraiser on Thursday, September 12. But unlike years past there were many moving parts in addition to the champagne reception … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

Equest Fashion Show Crossed The Finish Line With Awards, Fall Looks And Stand-Out Kids

Nov 1, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Equest Women's Auxiliary's  (WAUX) Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, October 3, turned out to be a celebration for a youngster who had gone from needing a walker to walking the runway on her own and receiving a standing ovation at Brook Hollow. But moments before that took place, the Equest mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger greeted guests in the driveway and posed … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show Crossed The Finish Line With Awards, Fall Looks And Stand-Out Kids

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

Oct 31, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Before temperatures slid for folks to start seriously thinking sweaters, wool slacks and delicious coats, the Equest Women's Auxiliary (Equest WAUX) with Highland Park Village merchants (Etro, Herrera, Lela Rose, LoveShackFancy, Market, Simkhai and Veronica Beard) presented a whole preview of fall fashions at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, October … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

Former Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairs Were Honored For Raising More Than $93M for Cancer Research

Oct 3, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2023 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham had already had an interesting week. Besides coordinating all the elements for the mega fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, at Southfork, they had been bright and shiny for the CBB Golf Tournament at Maridoe Golf Club on Tuesday, September 12. Still smiling, Isabell reported that her … [Read more...] about Former Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairs Were Honored For Raising More Than $93M for Cancer Research

Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year

Jan 17, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year

Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

Dec 2, 2022 10:17 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to the medieval French, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But right now the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball team is creating a memorable Italian showcase overnight at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. By Saturday evening the Chantilly Ballroom and surrounding lobby and terraces will be a blending of all the best of Italy for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser that's celebrating … [Read more...] about Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

Tablescapes Was A Spread Of Inspiring Holiday Ideas Plus A Lively, Fashionable Chat With Designer Lela Rose

Nov 2, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It was 29 years ago that Susan Glassmoyer and Victoria Snee pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma at SMU. Just a year later, Kappa alumna Louise Griffeth, along with other alums, created Tablescapes to raise funds for non-profits. Now, nearly three decades later, Susan and Victoria were co-chairing Tablescapes by Candlelight on Monday, October 10, and the Tablescapes Luncheon on … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Was A Spread Of Inspiring Holiday Ideas Plus A Lively, Fashionable Chat With Designer Lela Rose

2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was Definitely Bright And Shining And Then Some

Oct 17, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

After a monumental drenching in 2012 and again in 2013 at Southfork Ranch, the Cattle Baronesses pulled up stakes and hightailed the gangbuster fundraiser for North Texas cancer research and treatment to the rain-proof Gilley's Dallas campus. And wouldn't you know it, not a drop of rain has fallen on the Cattle Baron's megafest since. So, 2022 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was Definitely Bright And Shining And Then Some

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

Sep 8, 2022 5:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

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

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