It’s hard to come up with a theme that’s creative, fun and challenging enough to get guests on board. Well, the one picked by 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Co-Chairs Sharla Bush and Terry Irby and Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum Linda Spina along with Honorary Chair Kristina Whitcomb for the 31st annual Women’s Council fundraiser — The Golden Age of Hollywood — is an award … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatters Categories Revealed
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Colta Ives And Carolyne Roehm Charmed A Sold-Out Crowd At The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
Just having one of the speakers for the 12th Annual Writer's Garden Symposium and Luncheon in the Dallas Arboretum's Rosine Hall on Wednesday, November 14, would have been pretty spectacular. But Women's Council President Linda Spina and Luncheon Chair Michelle Mew had renowned art historian/landscape designer Colta Ives and lifestyle doyenne Carolyne Roehm as the … [Read more...] about Colta Ives And Carolyne Roehm Charmed A Sold-Out Crowd At The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon
JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart Reveals Categories for Annual Head-Turning Competition At The Dallas Arboretum
2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart has put her thinking cap on and just revealed the categories for “A Garden By The Sea” on Thursday, April 12, at the Dallas Arboretum. What’s the big deal? Well, until the categories are announced, hat designers and guests don’t have a clue how to create heady masterpieces in the hopes of winning one of the categories at the Women’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart Reveals Categories for Annual Head-Turning Competition At The Dallas Arboretum
As “A Writer’s Garden” Symposium And Luncheon Nears, Patrons Gather At Diane And Scott Sealy’s For Sipping And Sampling
Just days before "A Writer's Garden" at the Dallas Arboretum, Diane and Scott Sealy hosted at cocktail reception on Monday, October 30, at their home complete with the pre-event book sales, food and foodies from Edible Dallas and Fort Worth. Here's a report from the field: The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden held a reception for the patrons … [Read more...] about As “A Writer’s Garden” Symposium And Luncheon Nears, Patrons Gather At Diane And Scott Sealy’s For Sipping And Sampling
JUST IN: 30th Anniversary Mad Hatter’s Tea Theme, Date And Plans Revealed
Last night 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart announced plans for the annual fundraiser benefiting the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's A Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. On the ground level of Tootsies, Venise revealed that the 30th anniversary would be a salute to the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era. Women’s Council of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 30th Anniversary Mad Hatter’s Tea Theme, Date And Plans Revealed
Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Under The Tuscan Sun” Soared To Sky With Over-The-Top Toppers And Rachel Zoe Fashions
After a day of chilly-will temperatures and rainy storms, the 29th Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea had a bright sun-shiny morning for its “Under the Tuscan Sun” on Thursday, April 27, at the Dallas Arboretum benefiting the Women's Council of the Arboretum. Unlike years before, the event started a half hour earlier at 10:30 with guests finding the Ginsburg Plaza roped … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Under The Tuscan Sun” Soared To Sky With Over-The-Top Toppers And Rachel Zoe Fashions
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea
It’s that event of the year in which creative juices are let loose resulting in jaw-dropping expressions by passersby. Benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum, the Mad Hatter’s Tea has become a feast for gawkers and showboaters. On Thursday, April 27, “Under The Tuscan Sun” had some of the guests’ chapeaus reaching for Old Sol at the Arboretum, while … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Grovel Alert: 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Under The Tuscan Sun”
It seems that Mad Hatters Tea Chair Linda Spina and Vice-Chair Sharla Bush weren’t able to hunt for Easter eggs over the weekend. They were too busy checking the headcount for the Thursday, April 27th fundraiser for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum. The results? They discovered that the “Tea is officially sold out.” Does that mean it’s really, truly a done … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Under The Tuscan Sun”
Jewelry Designer/Attorney Kori Green (Aka Mrs. Pat Green) To Be The 8th Judge For Mad Hatter’s Tea Hat Competition
Mad Hatter’s Tea 2017 Chair Linda Spina is going “green” with the announcement of the eighth judge for the "Under The Tuscan Sun" theme chapeau competition at the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday, April 27. Hold on to your hats! It’s Kori Green. In addition to being a jewelry designer, an attorney and pretty darn cute, she’s also the wife of Grammy-nominated country … [Read more...] about Jewelry Designer/Attorney Kori Green (Aka Mrs. Pat Green) To Be The 8th Judge For Mad Hatter’s Tea Hat Competition
JUST IN: Hold On To Your Hats! The 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Were Just Announced
Despite the stormy weather, Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Linda Spina had folks gather at Tootsies this afternoon for "Mimosas and Millinery," plus the great reveal of the judges for the Thursday, April 27th “Under The Tuscan Sun” hat competition at the Dallas Arboretum. Surrounded by a collection of chapeaus including some by Cassandra MacGregor for the "Mimosas and Millinery" … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hold On To Your Hats! The 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Were Just Announced
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Mad Hatter’s Fashion Show And Luncheon
Oh, those Mad Hatters really used their thinking caps in coming up with chapeaus to celebrate this year’s theme, “Steel Magnolias,” at the Dallas Arboretums on Thursday, April 21. Ranging from southern elegance to beauty parlor giggles, the heady creations topped off the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s annual fundraiser. And if a picture’s worth a thousand … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Mad Hatter’s Fashion Show And Luncheon