Social Book Contributor
I have had the honor, and i must say the daunting task, of writing about beautiful Houstonians for 18 years in various publications, and I am excited to present them here in The Social Book for the third year. In our beloved city of 2.305 million, deemed close to the...
Saks had Sweethearts Everywhere! Hugs and Happiness ... Love in the Air! by Warner Roberts In a sea of red and pink fashions and flourishes, attendees to this 13-year edition of the Houston Sweethearts Tea made a stunningly beautiful portrait in...
Event Date:Â September 20, 2023Location:Â River Oaks Country ClubEvent:Â GalaBeneficiaries:Â Mission of YahwehNo. in attendance:Â 400Money Raised:Â $600,000Honorary Chair:Â Warner RobertsChairpersons:Â Samantha Kennedy and Saula ValenteHonorees:Â ...
Definitions of Beauty:Margaret Wolfe Hungerford: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."Benjamin Franklin: "Beauty, like supreme dominion, is but supported by opinion."Shakespeare: "Beauty is bought by judgment of the eye."John Keats: "A thing of beauty is a joy...
A Tony Luncheon at the Legendary Tony’s Restaurant with a Tutor Touch Legendary fundraiser, philanthropist, and community servant Betty Tutor hosted a luncheon to celebrate the Honorary Host Committee of the inaugural “Leaders & Legends Gala”...
Miracles and "Godwinks" Captured Hearts at Miracles of the Mission Luncheon The Junior League of Houston was packed to the max at the Miracles of The Mission luncheon benefiting The Mission of Yahweh homeless shelter for women and children. Many...
A Sweetheart of a Springtime luncheon at Steak 48! What do you get when you have a luncheon in the illustrious restaurant, Steak 48, that normally is open only for dinner? You have Springtime in a beautiful room filled with a profusion of yellow...
An Afternoon to Love at Saks Fifth Avenue with Houston Sweetheartsby Warner Roberts Saks Fifth Avenue was awash in red and pink as guests arrived for the 12th Annual Houston Sweethearts Tea on Monday to celebrate seven outstanding "Houston...
I believe there is something beautiful about every human being. I take the liberty to define beauty as the ability to spread joy, lift spirits, encourage and inspire, and that it can be measured through service. The men and women on this list are not only physically...
Event Date:Â November 4, 2022Location:Â The Post Oak at UptownEvent:Â LuncheonNo. of Attendees:Â 350Money Raised:Â $400,000Beneficiary:Â The Mission of YahwehHonorary Chairs:Â Lilly Andress, Cora Sue Mach and Regina RogersChairpersons:Â The...
Women of Substance Had a Spectacular Kick-Off Amid a Spectacular Walk-Off … All on the Same Night! Revelers who weren't at I W Marks for the kick-off and announcement of the 2022 Women of Substance honorees were holding their breath at the...
Celebrating a life well lived ... in The Mission of Yahweh kitchen ... with lasagna To honor the memory of the late John Blaisdell, Chairman and CEO of Salient Partners LP and the company itself, guests gathered at The Mission of Yahweh "House of...
Landmark Anniversaries Were Celebrated for The Mission of Yahweh at Neiman Marcus-The 2021 Women of Substance Were Announced Celebrating five years of The Women of Substance Awards and 60 years of The Mission of Yahweh sheltering homeless women...
Young Children Plus a Brand-New Playground Equals Sheer Joy at The Mission of Yahweh Last November, Janice S. McNair and the McNair Family donated $50,000 to fund the construction of a new playground at the Mission of Yahweh. Due to a few delays...
Event Date:Â May 18, 2021Location:Â Junior League of HoustonEvent:Â BreakfastNo. of Attendees:Â 200Money Raised:Â $108,000Beneficiary:Â The Mission of YahwehPhotography:Â Quy Tran PhotographyMiracles of the Mission Continues to Work Miracles! No...
HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Gift of Life's Toyota Highlander Raffle-Get it While Tickets Last! Drawing Will Be Held On Tuesday, December 15th Our good friend Regina Rogers in Beaumont has asked us to let you know about this car raffle and exciting opportunity to "buy...
Photo on left by Gittings Cover photo by Getty Images You think this COVID19 virus is playing out? Think again! As Houstonians wait for the announced vaccines, we find ourselves in the throes of a heightened Coronavirus outbreak; but, take heart...
Janice Suber McNair - The Heart of a Champion! Cover photo and above right courtesy of Houston Texans CollectiveArticle photo above left by Gittings Janice Suber McNair is the co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans and co-founder of McNair Interests....
The Mission of Yahweh's "Women of Substance" Goes Virtual and Honors Outstanding Women and a Courageous Survivor Can there be a more positive, uplifting story than that of Kechi Okwuchi, who was one of only two passengers to survive a plane crash that took the lives...
Remembering my friend, Tony Tony Vallone has been a part of my life for so long that I can't remember when it started. I knew of him, because he bought a piece of property on Sage Road that was previously owned by my husband. But, it was on Post...