Last night Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk and A Writer’s Garden Chair Joni Krieg revealed the plans for the 2024 fundraiser. Taking place at the Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, this year’s theme will be “Star Style Glamour For The Home And Garden” presented by the Weber Foundation. And what … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Will “Star Style” Makers Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Stefani Bittner
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Mad Hatter’s Was A Garden Of Greece With Togas, Goddesses, Pongs, Medusas And Fashions
With the clouds parting for the sun to shine on the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday, April 18, it was obvious that the gods of Mount Olympus were looking favorably on the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser. Perhaps it was due to Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum Karen Sargent having picked "Gardens Of Greece" as … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Was A Garden Of Greece With Togas, Goddesses, Pongs, Medusas And Fashions
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon’s Gardens Of Greece
Leave it to the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatter's fundraiser to bring out the cornucopia of creativity. This year's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Council President Karen Sargent decided to go Greek with the theme of "Gardens Of Greece" for the event at the Arboretum on Thursday, April 18. And the guests didn't … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon’s Gardens Of Greece
JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Served Up $314,496 For Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
Despite the power outages throughout North Texas, the 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon accountants have been burning up their abacuses tabulating the results of the April 18 fundraiser at the Dallas Arboretum. According to Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Karen Sargent and Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Broadnax, the 2024 event netted $314,496. Thanks to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Served Up $314,496 For Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out the MySweetCharity Calendar or any other North Texas calendar about April fundraisers, don’t. It’s enough to give vapors to the most strong-hearted type. Now, stop collapsing and gird your botoxed brows to new levels of smooth. It will be a breeze except for a handful of exceptions that will send Solomon shivering under his … [Read more...] about JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
Even without the judges being revealed, 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Honorary Chair Barbara Bigham have just revealed that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser is sold out. Gee, it's still nearly two months away! Lucky are those who have already scored their places for Gardens of Greece and are now with glue guns in hand or … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
JUST IN: Writer’s Garden Speakers To Share Insights About Hillwood Estate, London And West Sussex
Despite the past days being both Father's Day and the Juneteenth three-day holiday weekend, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum didn't take a time out. Last night at Wendy Hansen's home Women's Council President Karen Sargent along with 2023 "A Writer's Garden" Co-Chairs Sharon Ballew and Mari Epperson announced plans for the 2023 Fundraiser that include the Mueller … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Writer’s Garden Speakers To Share Insights About Hillwood Estate, London And West Sussex
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Mad Hatter’s Patron Party Had Guests Tippy-Toeing Cobblestones To Preston Hollow Mansion
In days of yore when horse-drawn carriages delivered the livery set to special occasions, it was the clip-clop of hooves on cobblestone that announced their arrival. But that was ages ago. The 21st century mansion still hearkens back to the pavestone ways, but nowadays the stones are limited to the homes' circular driveways. And the hooves have been replaced by … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Patron Party Had Guests Tippy-Toeing Cobblestones To Preston Hollow Mansion
Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
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
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