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The holidays are officially here, and we have the perfect gift for the fashion lovers in your life! The two books in Bobbi Schwartz’s Style Essentials series, Build Your Ultimate Wardrobe and Chic Casual Dressing: The Budget Guide, are the perfect way to gift fun, value, and fashion enlightenment this holiday season. Both of these books are great tools to help women build timeless wardrobes and achieve chic looks with ease every single day!

Build Your Ultimate Wardrobe saves the day by providing all the style secrets necessary to strategically build a chic, foundational wardrobe. This wardrobe will allow you to dress effortlessly and ensure you will never be caught without something fabulous to wear. Chic Casual Dressing: The Budget Guide is a solution-based manual that unlocks the secret to effortless casual dressing and how to do so on a budget.

Chic Casual Dressing: The Budget Guide is available on Amazon in both digital and paperback formats, but for the small price difference, you will absolutely want to consider a paperback copy! Build Your Ultimate Wardrobe is also available on Amazon; however, it is currently only available for digital download. Both options are easily giftable through Amazon!

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From November 1 through the end of December 2022, AYA Medical Spa Dallas will be collecting non-perishable food items to support the North Texas Food Bank this holiday season. Patients and new clients who bring in a minimum of four items to donate will receive 20% off of services.

Requested items include:

- trail mix (1-2 oz. bags)

- peanut butter (not mixed with other items like jelly, honey, chocolate)

- shelf-stable milk (unflavored 8 oz cans)

- canned fruits (14-16 oz.)

- low-sodium canned vegetables (15-16 oz cans)

- canned tuna or chicken (5 oz cans)

Please do not donate any items in glass containers. To learn more, visit https://ntfb.org. We hope you will help us ensure good health for those in need!

AYA Medical Spa is located at 6825 Snider Plaza, Dallas, Texas 75205. For more information, visit www.ayaskincare.com or call (469) 202-4478. 

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Junior League of Dallas (JLD) Milestones Luncheon Co-chairs Heather McNamara and Elizabeth Gambrell revealed that award-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Rob Lowe will be the featured speaker at the annual Milestones Luncheon set for Friday April 14, 2023, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Sponsors of the 2023 Milestones Luncheon include The Kohl Foundation, presenting sponsor; Sewell Automotive Companies, speaker sponsor; and Origin Bank, VIP reception sponsor.

Rob Lowe’s iconic career spans four decades in film, television, and theater. He is also an acclaimed author. Rob has been nominated for two Emmys, six Golden Globes, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards in which he won two. He has starred in the ‘80s classics St. Elmo’s Fire, About Last Night, and The Outsiders, as well as television classics such as The West Wing and Parks and Recreation. Rob’s incredibly diverse career also includes scene-stealing work in Behind The Candelabra, Austin Powers, and Tommy Boy. His two memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends, and Love Life, are both New York Times bestsellers. He has taken his first memoir and made it into a touring show called Stories I Only Tell My Friends: Live!, which has received rave reviews throughout the country and sold out in London.

Most recently, Rob directed and starred in a reimagining of the Oscar nominated classic, The Bad Seed.  He executive produced and starred in Holiday In The Wild, which was one of the most downloaded movies of the year for Netflix. He also hosts the mental challenge competition series Mental Samurai on FOX. In 2019, Rob joined with Ryan Murphy as executive producer and star in the hit drama, 911 Lonestar, which began its third season in January 2022 and is consistently one of the top-rated shows in all of television.

In 2020, Rob launched his podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe, now on the third season. The irreverent yet thoughtful podcasts are conversations with the leaders in the world of entertainment like Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pratt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Aniston, and others. Rob launched another new podcast, Parks and Recollection, in 2021. Co-hosted with show runner Alan Yang, the podcast is a behind the scenes look at each episode of the celebrated comedy classic, Parks and Recreation.

“We are excited to have Rob Lowe join us for this year’s Milestones Luncheon and in our new location at the Omni Dallas Hotel,” said Heather McNamara, 2023 Milestones Luncheon Co-chair. “Rob is an iconic actor, producer, and author who dedicates significant time to numerous causes and nonprofit organizations, specifically related to women’s health. Rob has been quoted saying: ‘The great thing about giving back is the more you give, the better you feel.’ We couldn’t agree more and are thrilled to welcome him for what we know will be an engaging and entertaining conversation.”  

The Milestones Luncheon is an annual fundraiser benefiting the Junior League of Dallas Community Service Fund that serves as a platform to raise awareness for the programs and issues supported by the JLD and to recognize the impact and achievements of its volunteers. Proceeds from The Milestones Luncheon allow the JLD to grant approximately $1 million annually to the Dallas community.

The 2023 Milestones Luncheon will take place Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Luncheon tickets are $250 each, and VIP tickets are $400 each. Sponsorships are available and start at $1,000. For underwriting information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.jldallas.org/milestones-luncheon/.

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To sweeten the spooky season, AYA Medical Spa will offer special treats throughout the month of October. Book your appointment now because these deals are to die for! 

 

-       Receive 30% off all masks, including Revision Pumpkin Mask and Revision Pore Purifying Clay Mask. Shop online with code: TREAT30

-       Shed the Dead with 20% off all Chemical Peels

-       Pre-pay for a future Diamond Glow Treatments and receive $50 off!

-       Save 20% on all treatments and products by presenting your Partners Card, benefiting The Family Place, between October 28th and November 6th.

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To sweeten the spooky season, AYA Medical Spa will offer special treats throughout the month of October. Book your appointment now because these deals are to die for! 

 

-       Receive 30% off all masks, including Revision Pumpkin Mask and Revision Pore Purifying Clay Mask. Shop online with code: TREAT30

-       Shed the Dead with 20% off all Chemical Peels

-       Pre-pay for a future Diamond Glow Treatments and receive $50 off!

-       Save 20% on all treatments and products by presenting your Partners Card, benefiting The Family Place, between October 28th and November 6th.

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CC Young Senior Living is hosting Missy Buchanan, renowned speaker and author on October 19, 2022, as she shares insights on navigating the journey of aging alongside and older loved one. Buchanan offers inspiration and spiritual encouragement to older adults and reveals fresh insights into the underlying fears and concerns of older adults. 

An advocate for older adults, Missy Buchanan is an internationally recognized motivator on issues of aging, faithfully drawing from her own experience as a caregiver for her own aging parent. She has appeared twice on Good Morning America with co-anchor Robin Roberts, who describes Buchanan as, “the rare soul that truly understands older adults: their fears, their struggles and hopes.”

Buchanan's books, Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults, Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms, Don’t Write My Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults, Aging Faithfully: 28 Days of Prayer and Joy Boosters: 120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults, are top sellers for Upper Room Books. Missy has written for many other publications including Presbyterians Today, Mature Years, Mature Living, Circuit Rider, Christian Association Serving Adults Ministries, and the Dallas Morning News.

Join us at The Overlook at CC Young Senior Living from 4-5:30 p.m. to learn valuable communication tools from Buchanan to lessen resistance between generations and discover ways to encourage the entire family to work together so that they journey though aging is less stressful and more fulfilling for young and old alike. 

Space is limited. To RSVP, call 469-772-9243 or visit CCYOUNG.org/Buchanan.

 

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With cooler temperatures and fall weather on the horizon, your skin may need a little more love and attention as the seasons change. To usher in fall, AYA™ Medical Spa will offer seasonal specials during its fall open house September 12-16, 2022.  These deals will be hard to beat!

  • 20% off all Skincare (Shop online with code DALLASFALL22)
  • Botox $11/unit
  • Dysport $3/unit
  • Jeuveau $9/unit
  • Filler and Kybella- Buy one, get one free (mix and match!)
  • 25% off Laser Hair Removal Initial Fees
  • 25% off Microneedling
  • 25% off all PRP Therapy
  • 50% off CoolSculpting (8 cycles or more)
  • 25% off Sciton Laser treatments, including Halo, BBL and Moxi

Patients can bank treatments to use throughout the year. The first 50 patients to spend $1,000 or more will receive a swag bag filled with full-size and travel sized products. Limit one bag per customer.  Scheduled in-person, virtual and phone consultations available.

AYA Medical Spa is open by appointment only, Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 6825 Snider Plaza, Dallas, Texas 75205. To schedule an appointment, call (469) 202-4478 or visit AYA Medical Spa’s website

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Internationally-recognized inspirational and educational speaker, John Baumann, will present “Living Your Best Life with (or without) Parkinson’s” at CC Young Senior Living on September 28, 2022, at 3 p.m. in The Point Auditorium. 

Imagine being diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 41. That’s just what happened to John Baumann in 2002. Since then, John has re-invented himself as an inspiring speaker reflecting upon “life lessons learned.” Now, in his early 60s, John has not only survived Parkinson’s, he has flourished in the face of this condition. John has been able to continually reach deep down into himself to tap into the qualities that have proven critical in combating this horrific illness.

John accepts limited engagements bringing his inspirational story of slowing the progression of the disease through his unflappable positive attitude, vast experiential knowledge and surprisingly insightful, humorous message to both healthcare and non-healthcare audiences of all sizes. The first qualities that come to mind are discipline, hard work, perseverance, and resilience.

After being diagnosed, John continued to work as an attorney for 10 years, joined the faculty at the University of Louisville and wrote a critically-acclaimed book entitled, “Decide Success: You ain’t dead yet.” Before being diagnosed, John practiced law for 15 years after graduating from Cornell Law School and summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts.

John will be speaking at CC Young Senior Living on September 28, 2022. Space is limited. To RSVP, please call (469) 599-4482 or visit CCYoung.org/Baumann.

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WestEdge Design Fair, a three-day event showcasing exceptional modern design in an environment designed to engage, entertain, and inspire, has announced its schedule of educational programming, as it makes it Dallas debut September 16-18, 2022. Leading names in the design industry will share their insight and discuss a variety of topics within the Convo By Design Programming Lounge, a space designed and outfitted by several design brands.

“We are thrilled to partner with some of the industry’s top leaders and tastemakers to bring a dynamic, educational program to our first WestEdge Design Fair in Dallas,” said WestEdge Design Fair Principal Megan Reilly. “Since launching WestEdge in Los Angeles more than seven years ago, we’ve seen tremendous growth in the creativity, innovation and progress within the design space and are excited to share those developments through thought-provoking discourse and conversations.”

The 2022 schedule features a back-to-back series of talks co-produced by WestEdge and Convo By Design, a podcast media outlet celebrating all things design and architecture related. All talks will take place in an environment furnished by Model No. and curated by WESCOVER, a shoppable platform that supports artists and designers, and their unique, meaningfully made items. The Fair’s programming schedule includes the following line-up:

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

12:30-1:30 PM

Age of Influence | Media Strategies for Creatives

Every successful creative knows the importance of having a professional digital presence. Keeping up with trends and changing algorithms, coupled with creating engaging content can be tedious and time-consuming. Learn marketing strategies and best practices for image editing, copyrighting and video creation to amplify your media presence.

Moderated by: Josh Cooperman, Convo By Design and Featuring: Sara Malek Barney, BANND/DESIGN; and Melanie Venture, The Dove Agency

2:00-3:00 PM

The Pivot | Adjusting Design Business Strategies for Changing Times

How are you adapting to the design business changes brought on by the past two years? Are you working harder than ever before? Are you constantly checking on delivery dates, and specifying and re-specifying due to repricing and discontinuations? Wondering how to capture a bigger audience in social media, and upgrade your clientele? Hear from designers who have scaled up, scaled down, and successfully adapted to the changing business climate.

Moderated by: Sara Malek Barney, BANND/DESIGN and Featuring: Ann Jackson, Ann Jackson Art; and Laura Umansky, Laura U Design Collective

3:30-4:30 PM

Design Perspectives: A One on One Conversation with Chad Dorsey

Chad Dorsey has established himself as one of the top designers in the business today, with offices in both Dallas and Los Angles. Influenced by travel and his roots in music, automobiles and growing up in Tennessee, Chad will share his style of “relaxed luxury,” and the lessons learned along the path of his design journey.

Moderated by: Josh Cooperman, Convo By Design and Featuring: Chad Dorsey, Chad Dorsey Design

5:00-6:00 PM

Standing Out, presented by WESCOVER

Learn how top creatives are pushing the boundaries of design by sourcing unique and thoughtfully designed products for their projects.

Moderated by: Hilary Sessions, Head of Partnerships + PR at WESCOVER and Featuring: Kristin Marino, KozyKasa; Byron Risdon, Byron Risdon LLC; Kevin Wildes, Model No.; and Nosheen Iqbal, WESCOVER Creator

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Curated Conversations: Art + Design, presented by Patron Magazine 

Art and design go hand in hand. Learn from the experts how to seamlessly incorporate your art collection (no matter how big or small) into your interior design.

Moderated by: Terri Provencal, Patron Magazine and Featuring: Claire Crowe, Claire Crowe Collection; Eddie Maestri, Maestri Designs; Botond Laszlo, MHM Design; Simon Waranch, Artist; and Ree Willaford, Galleri Urbane

1:00-2:00 PM

Designing for Wellness Inside and Out  

The concept of ‘healthy design’ is a constantly evolving idea as new technology comes to market and the ideas around wellness continue to evolve. As the pandemic continues to change the way we live, explore more ways that your interior design can support a healthy lifestyle.

Moderated by: Brenda Houston, Brenda Houston Design and Featuring: Christina Garcia, Layered Dimensions; Shelly Rosenberg, Shelly Rosenberg Studio; and Philip Vanderford, Studio Thomas James 

2:30-3:30 PM

Perspectives: Design One on One with Ryan Saghian

Internationally renowned and award-winning designer, Ryan Saghian has been the designer of choice for elite clientele that include actors, musicians and athletes. Ryan has a gift for translating luxury into exquisitely designed homes personalized for the individual client’s tastes and lifestyle. Enjoy a chat with one of the most expressive and exciting designers working today. Following the talk, Ryan will be signing copies of his new book, Unapologetically Chic.

Moderated by: Josh Cooperman, Convo By Design and Featuring: Ryan Saghian, Ryan Saghian Interior Design

4:00-5:00 PM

Your Canvas For Outdoor Memories

Join this fun, engaging and interactive presentation led by Urban Bonfire’s Co-Founder and President, Ryan Bloom, on how to turn decks, backyards and rooftops into activated outdoor cooking and entertaining spaces. Learn about trends, best practices in design, materials, cooking appliances and countertop surfaces to maximize design, creativity, and longevity.

Featuring: Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President, Urban Bonfire

  

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Perspectives: Design One on One with Sherry Hayslip

Multi-award-winning interior designer Sherry Hayslip has earned a stellar reputation for her innovative designs, sophisticated style, personal approach, and the multi-faceted way she tackles every project. She understands the value of taking the time to find one of-a-kind pieces, selecting the perfect art, and finding ways to translate the desired mood and tone for each space to create residences that are both beautifully grand yet still feel like home.

Moderated by: Josh Cooperman, Convo By Design and Featuring: Sherry Hayslip, Sherry Hayslip Interiors

2:30-3:30 PM

Perspectives: Design One on One with Benjamin Johnston

A true Texas design talent, Benjamin earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Texas A&M and Masters of Architecture from University of Texas at Austin. He spent time in Japan working with Cesar Pelli & Associates, but as every good Texan does, came home to helm his eponymous firm. Now based in Houston, Benjamin’s firm has worked on projects in 9 countries, 12 states and 27 cities around the world.

Moderated by: Josh Cooperman, Convo By Design and Featuring: Benjamin Johnston, Benjamin Johnston Design

The Fair will also feature a series of programs hosted in the SKS Culinary Pavilion, sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite. Guests can enjoy chef demonstrations and tastings from leading chefs and culinary personalities, sharing insight on sous-vide cooking technologies. All programs kick off Friday, September 16 and lead into the fair’s venue-wide Opening Night Party from 6-9 p.m. The evening, a benefit for Ronald McDonald House Dallas and Dwell with Dignity, includes libations, delicious bites, entertainment and shopping from the 100+ unique art & design exhibitors, including those from the co-located Artexpo Dallas.

General admission access throughout the weekend will run Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. One ticket allows guests access to both WestEdge Design Fair and Artexpo. All educational programs are included in the price of admission, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One-day tickets are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 at the door. Multiple-day tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Opening night party tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door. Design trade professionals with credentials may receive complimentary admission with pre-registration. For event details and tickets, visit https://westedgedesignfair.com. For press registration, please click here.

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Making its Dallas debut this fall, the WestEdge Design Fair will showcase the most exceptional modern design in an environment designed to engage, entertain, and inspire, and will feature more than 100 exhibiting brands. Set for September 16-18, 2022, the WestEdge Design Fair will be co-located with Artexpo Dallas, offering patrons access to two major fairs and three days of eye-popping art and design, located at Dallas Market Hall in the Dallas Design District.

The event opens on Friday, September 16 at 12 p.m. and will continue into the evening with a floor-wide Opening Night Party featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. General admission access to the Fair will be Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Dwell with Dignity, EarthX and Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. 

The design fair will include a variety of feature areas for patrons to visit and learn about the latest trends in modern design. The SKS Culinary Pavilion, sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite, will host chef demonstrations and tastings from leading chefs and culinary personalities, sharing insight on sous-vide cooking technologies. HOMEwork, a section that speaks to home office design, will offer attendees design inspiration and ideas to more productively navigate the ‘working from home’ trends that have proliferated as a result of the Pandemic. MADE:modern will highlight independent designers and makers of limited edition and one-of-a-kind furnishings, all available for purchase at the event. The Convo By Design Stage will welcome 25+ design industry luminaries for a series of panel talks, with topics ranging from “Design with Art in Mind” to “Sustainable Design.” The Outdoor Lounge will offer guests the chance to take a break from the show floor and engage with the latest in outdoor style from Azzurro Living.

“WestEdge has been a platform for showcasing inspiring products and trends in interior design in Los Angeles since 2013. And the city of Dallas continues to grow with new commercial and residential projects, and its own vibrant design scene. We’re pleased to expand our platform and connect more design professionals and design lovers to new sources of inspiration and education when it comes to their design projects,” said WestEdge Design Fair Principal Megan Reilly.

A few notable exhibitors include: Chad Dorsey/STRIKE Collection, Natufia, Urban Bonfire and Bemma Design, as well several purveyors of custom, one-of-a-kind and pieces such as Swadoh, Brenda Houston and Jason Mizrahi.

The co-located Artexpo Dallas fair, which is produced by Redwood Art Group with fairs in New York, Santa Fe and Miami, offers patrons the opportunity to source art, in addition to design. Artexpo will bring together more than 85 of the world’s leading publishers, galleries and collectors face-to-face with hundreds of established and emerging artists from across the globe.

Patrons will be able to visit both fairs over the three-day period in the same location with only one ticket needed. One-day tickets are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 at the door. Multiple-day tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Opening night party tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door. Design trade professionals with credentials may receive complimentary admission with pre-registration. For complete event details and tickets, please visit https://westedgedesignfair.com.