The Dallas Arboretum looked as if it was going through a seasonal transition on the evening of Friday, October 21. While displays of gourds looked right at home around the grounds as Halloween approached, an installation of Christmas decorations could be glimpsed hidden behind panels. But on this night, the main attraction was the three-part Ruby Red Gala chaired by … [Read more...] about Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
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JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
While the valet parkers had expected 50 to show up for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Reveal party at Anne and Steve Stodghill's manse Thursday night, more than 150 showed up eager to hear the plans for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s annual fundraiser. Started 35 years ago, when Mad Hatter's Tea Chair Carole Ann Brown and her compatriots kicked off an afternoon tea to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
A Slight Brouhaha Over A Snapshot Interrupted A Writer’s Garden Patron Party’s Protocol
With British Royals showing the decorum of pomp and circumstance still top of mind following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, there should have been a stiff upper lip for North Texas events ... especially with one of the Brits’ upper crust in attendance. So the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden’s timing was right on target with its Royal Noble and … [Read more...] about A Slight Brouhaha Over A Snapshot Interrupted A Writer’s Garden Patron Party’s Protocol
JUST IN: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum Is Celebrating Its Multi-Anniversary Year With Class
Despite tonight’s threats of torrential storms, primary election results coming in and the Dallas Mavs shooting for a miracle win against the Golden State Warriors, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Sarah Jo Hardin was not going to be dissuaded from announcing the big plans for the Council’s multi-anniversary celebrations ahead. She made the announcements to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum Is Celebrating Its Multi-Anniversary Year With Class
Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot
At the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s 2022 Mad Hatter Tea on Wednesday, April 20, someone said, “It’s so nice seeing things back to normal.” A nearby first-timer looked a bit startled and asked her friend, “This is normal?” What the newbie quickly learned was that this flurry of ostrich-feathered hats and wildly outrageous toppers were very normal when Mad … [Read more...] about Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Despite today being April Fool's Day, Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2022 Mad Hatter's Tea Chair Claire Catrino promise they're not fooling about the status of the annual fundraising. They just sent word that while the event isn't until Wednesday, April 20, it's already sold out. And that includes all the sponsorship levels! But to … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea
JUST IN: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Theme, Judges, Categories, Awardees And Featured Designer Revealed
Whoa! Claire Catrino is going to be a very busy fashion chair! In addition to chairing the 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea and Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 20... but more about that later. Tuesday night before the temperatures started their weekly drop, Claire and Women’s Council of Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin revealed the plans plus the theme — "Dallas" — for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Theme, Judges, Categories, Awardees And Featured Designer Revealed
JUST IN: The Antique Rose Emporium’s Michael Shoup To Replace Bill Welch At A Writer’s Garden
The Writer’s Garden lineup of speakers has been tweaked. It seems that "due to a family situation," Professor and Texas AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist Dr. Bill Welch will be unable to be at the Women’s Council of the Arboretum’s fundraiser on Tuesday, November 16, at Rosine Hall. But luckily, Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Antique Rose Emporium’s Michael Shoup To Replace Bill Welch At A Writer’s Garden
JUST IN: Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum Has Two Reasons To Celebrate As It Approaches A Major Milestone
Nearly 40 years ago two gals planted seeds for a program in 1982 that would sprout into a Dallas treasure. Having lived through the Great Depression, two World Wars, the Kennedy assassination and evolving roles of women, they had emerged as leaders within the community through their philanthropy and foresight. Their names were Margaret McDermott and Virginia Nick. The seeds … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum Has Two Reasons To Celebrate As It Approaches A Major Milestone
A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
While The Writer’s Garden Reveal Party on Wednesday, June 16, at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s home may have caused a bit of a backup on Lovers Lane with cars trying to drop off guests, the news was not limited to the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser authors (Bettie Bearden Pardee, Susan Sully and Dr. Bill Welch). As the flow of guests like Bettina Hennessey, … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests
They had only expected around 50 guests for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society Garden Tea last Wednesday (May 26). But it didn’t turn out that way. Maybe it was because it was a beautiful day; maybe it was just the idea of “unsheltering” and seeing friends; maybe it was the location of the tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate; maybe it was all of … [Read more...] about The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests