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chi omega christmas market is coming
Well, it's never too early to think about the holidays. Yes, I know Easter is next. But this is about Christmas. The Chi Omega's just announced their annual Christmas Market dates and beneficiaries. I thought you should know... and mark your calendar. Ho, ho, ho!...

diff – my experience so far
This you need to know about any film festival, including DIFF. It is a very personal experience. How much or how little you get out of any festival depends on how engaged you get. I love the experience of watching independent film with an audience and then staying...

Live Love Pop
Every once and a while I will seek out a product and ask to try it. I kept noticing Live Love Pop at Number One when I was having coffee meetings. I contacted the company through their website and within a few hours this stash of the popcorn was on my front porch. I...

what i’m seeing at diff – little accidents
I got to see LITTLE ACCIDENTS at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. What I love about the Dallas International Film Festival is that it brings fantastic films here from many sources. Artistic Director James Faust and Senior Programmer Sarah Harris have an important...

Daily Greens
My journey of juicing and cleansing is always an interesting one. If you follow me and my blog, you will remember the Master Cleanse I did earlier this year. I like that one because it is easy and tastes like a spiced ice tea. I always say if you can make it to Day...

Chic Sunday Brunch at Lounge 31
Do you know what my favorite meal is? BRUNCH! Especially Sunday brunch. It’s time to get “chic” with Chic Sundays at Lounge 31. This new Sunday brunch at Lounge 31 will launch April 13, 2014, and will feature a DIY Bloody Mary Bar, Bloody Mary Bar-Cart Bottle Service...

vintage+chanel=stanley korshak
vintage+chanel=stanley korshak Great formula don't you think? Stanley Korshak is hosting a vintage Chanel handbag and jewelry event. Need I say more? All day Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Get up and go! xoxo- Tanya Stanley...

what I am seeing at diff- words & pictures
It's opening night for the 8th annual Dallas International Film Festival. Eleven days filled with great film and fun (and for me - fashion). The opening night film is WORDS & PICTURES, which will screen at the Dallas City Performance Hall followed by a party at...

What I am seeing at DIFF – The Ladies of the house
In 2010 I had the good fortune of meeting John Wildman. I was just hired to be the President & CEO of the Dallas Film Society and John was our PR man on loan from AFI. That was the first year that I dove head first into producing the Dallas International Film...

Matthew Trent hosts The Elisa Project
Lori and Matthew Trent recently opened up their beautiful jewelry design studio and hosted a patron party for The Elisa Project. Patrons of the Life Lesson Luncheon were treated to drinks and bites catered by R&D Kitchen while getting to chat with luncheon...

The Art Ball
Where will you be on Saturday, May 3rd? Well, I hope you will be at the Dallas Museum of Art for the most incredible black tie event of the social season - The Art Ball featuring John Legend and Stephane Pompougnac from Hotel Costes in Paris. I just got word that...

Kimberly McDonald trunk show
Have you ever wanted to create your own, one of a kind jewelry? This exciting event will let you do just that. The Kimberly McDonald trunk show and personal appearance will be taking place March 28th and 29th at Forty Five Ten. This trunk show will also have a Bespoke...

meet busbee style
In the blogger world you meet a lot of...bloggers. One such person is Erin Busbee. She is the incredible fashion blogger behind Busbee Style. I spoke briefly with her last week and we decided to exchange posts about each other. Erin lives in San Antonio, Texas and...

currently obsessed with schutz shoes
OK, I know I am obsessed with this shot/point of view. A) I love SCHUTZ shoes and B) Shooting from this point of view makes anyone look skinny. Need I say more? xoxo - Tanya

What I am seeing at DIFF – Tomato Republic
When I was an Apache Belle at Tyler Junior College I became fascinated with East Texas. It's a different part of our beautiful state known as the piney woods. Gorgeous, green and lush. It operates at a different pace. I loved it! My drive home to Houston would...

Sunday brunch + ballet
This came across my desk and seems like a wonderful way to pair two of my loves - brunch + ballet. Enjoy! xoxo- Tanya Dutch Treat Sunday Brunch at Fedora paired with The Ballet at City Performance Hall Sunday, March 30th at 12:00pm Enjoy brunch, have a glass of...

sub-zero and wolf
Are you thinking about remodeling, building or replacing your appliances? We are and we found ourselves overwhelmed with the updated technology and choices. Gas, electric or induction cook top? Convection steam oven? Warming drawers? Wine cooler refrigerator? See...

Garlic Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus Foil Pack
As far as cooking goes, I am lazy. I don't want a complicated recipe with 29 steps. And when you can combine the steps and make a full meal - genius! I found this recipe on Pinterest and thought I would share it with you. If you have a delicious, easy recipe...

The Elisa Project – Amanda Beard
I love working with non-profit clients. One of them is The Elisa Project and they have their 9th annual Life Lessons Luncheon coming up on March 26th. The keynote speaker is Amanda Beard, a seven-time Olympic medal winner. After the luncheon, she will stay and...

Planet Bardot
Wondering what that new, chic boutique on Knox is? It's Planet Bardot and the designer/creator is Diana Tabeshi. Here's the scoop. And stop by to check it out. xoxo- Tanya Planet Bardot offers customers a highly-edited and handpicked selection of the season’s best...