The Junior League of Houston, Inc. presented the 2018 Sara Houstoun Lindsey Award to Maidie Ryan. This annual award honors an outstanding active League member with a minimum of five years of service who exemplifies the Junior League’s mission, both within the organization and in the community at large. “I truly believe that volunteering together…

Volunteer JL models donned bold, bright apparel for the season. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON USHERED IN spring last week with a Trina Turk fashion show at the organization’s swanky uptown ballroom. Volunteer models from the Junior League took their turn on the runway wearing vibrant frocks, playful rompers, floral caftans, and more from Trina Turk’s…

Fashion Preview Features Vibrant Looks from Trina Turk In celebration of the new season and warmer temps, the Junior League of Houston invited guests to join them at the Spring Style Show, featuring chic looks from Trina Turk. Attendees enjoyed a glamorous spring fashion preview showcasing the designer’s colorful and bold looks for the upcoming…

THE PARTY The Junior League of Houston created a Parisian wonderland for its 70th annual charity ball, this year chaired by Jayne Sheehy Johnston. Spread over two nights, the event raised more than $800,000 and provided quite the spectacle. THE SCENE Festivities both nights began outside the League in a party tent, where black-tie-clad patrons…

Spring breathes new life into the world around us. One of my favorite spring events is brunch, a leisurely meal served between breakfast and lunch and savored at a much slower pace. Whether hosting a shower or spending time with friends and family, brunch is a perfect way to enjoy a spring weekend. I always…

The Junior League of Houston hosted its 70th annual charity ball inspired by “the magic of Paris, the glamour of the French Riviera and the beauty of Versailles.” The event raised $800,000 to fund the Junior League’s Community Program and volunteer initiatives. Over two nights, guests enjoyed cocktails, a dinner by Michael Smith, the Tea…

After a busy week, the best way to spend a Friday night can be getting together with girlfriends. What could be more fun than to drink wine while enjoying some delicious food? Some might say that cooking is too stressful, or just too much work is involved, but with the proper planning and menu selection,…

The Junior League of Houston hosted its 70th Annual Charity Ball, Une Belle Nuit, and raised $800,000 to fund the Junior League’s Community Program and other volunteer initiatives. Inspired by the magic of Paris, the glamour of the French Riviera and the beauty of Versailles, this year’s theme captured the joie de vivre of the…

The Junior League of Houston, Inc. continues to meet the evolving needs of its membership and the community. The Junior League of Houston recently hosted its 70th Annual Charity Ball “Une Belle Nuit” and raised more than $800,000 to fund the Junior League’s Community Program and other volunteer initiatives. Inspired by the magic of Paris, the glamour of the French Riviera, and…

From champagne girls dressed in Marie Antoinette costumes delivering magnums of bubbly, to a Louis XIV-inspired show, the Junior League of Houston’s 70th annual charity ball captured the spirit of its theme, “Une Belle Nuit” (“A Beautiful Night.”) The two-night extravaganza, held in the ballroom at the League’s River Oaks-area building, featured silent and live auctions,…