Melissa Smrekar

1 week ago | papercitymag.com | Melissa Smrekar

If you’re reading this story, you’re probably like me — a chronically online person. You are likely already familiar with the brand Away. The “original disruptor of the travel goods industry,” Away launched in 2016 with one perfectly executed carry-on. Since then, Away has grown into a celebrated global travel brand with a devoted following. Away recently relocated its Dallas store, which is now open at NorthPark Center. It’s the perfect place for shoppers to shop Instagram’s favorite luggage IRL.

1 week ago | papercitymag.com | Melissa Smrekar

April rain couldn’t dampen the parade as an elegant herd of nearly 300 guests, “decked” in their springtime best, attended Dec My Room’s recent 7th annual Room to Grow luncheon. Typically, the beloved springtime event takes place in the Neiman Marcus Garden at NorthPark Center. Inclement weather, though, moved the event inside to SouthCourt under the watchful eye of artist Jonathan Borofsky’s iconic work from 1982, “Five Hammering Men.”Even inside, the heartwarming event shined brighter than ever.

1 week ago | papercitymag.com | Melissa Smrekar

Dwell with Dignity’s largest annual fundraiser, Thrift Studio Raised $107,000 at its recent Premiere Party. More than 300 guests purchased a VIP ticket in order to be the first to shop the event’s designer-curated selection of donated furniture, artwork, and accessories. The rush of being the first to shop reminded me of buying the “early bird” ticket at the Marburger Farm Antique Show in Round Top (but with better prices!).

1 week ago | papercitymag.com | Melissa Smrekar

The unofficial, lowercase real housewives of Dallas came out to welcome Nicky and Kathy Hilton to Dallas on a recent bussin’ night at Highland Park Village. Every year, on the night before Children’s Cancer Fund, alice + olivia founder Stacey Bendet hosts a fundraiser at her Highland Park Village store with Nicky and Kathy Hilton, as well as U Beauty founder Tina Craig. The annual springtime soirée benefits Children’s Cancer Fund, which the hosts participate in annually.

1 week ago | papercitymag.com | Melissa Smrekar

Jane Win, a brand known for its popular coin jewelry and charms, recently debuted a collection called “BLOOM” with Jenna Bush Hager in honor of Barbara Bush’s centennial birthday. Timed to celebrate former First Lady’s legacy on what would have been her 100th birthday, the limited edition BLOOM collection benefits the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, which supports nationwide family literacy programs.