Shelby's Social Diary

Young professionals party in sophisticated style at CultureMap Mixer on the Map at The Grove

By Shelby Hodge

03.14.13 | 6:00 am

An early arrival at CultureMap's Mixer on the Map at The Grove, Richard Tran was the first, among many, to sign up for membership in one of the four non-profits promoting their causes on this p ...

Florescence 2013: Luncheon & Floral Demonstration with Lewis Miller

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

04.17.13

The floral demonstration and luncheon is the highlight of Florescence. This year's speaker is the acclaimed floral designer Lewis Miller, founder of LMD New York, Lewis Miller Design. Born

Florescence 2013: Cocktail Reception

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

04.16.13

This cocktail reception celebrates Florescence, one of the nation's largest competitive flower shows during which floral professionals interpret masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts,

Florescence 2013: "Flo and Prosecco" with Miles Redd

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

04.16.13

Florescence will kick off with a presentation and book signing featuring internationally recognized interior designer Miles Redd, founder of Miles Redd, LLC in New York and creative director of Osc

Florescence 2013: "Treasure"

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

04.16.13 - 04.17.13

Florescence is one of the largest competitive national flower shows sanctioned by the Garden Club of America. This biennial event is presented by The Garden Club of Houston, River Oaks Garden Club,

Bayou Preservation Association's Bayou Adventure Race

02.16.13

For the second year running, Bayou Preservation Association hosts the Bayou Adventure Race at Terry Hershey Park. A triathlon with a kayaking twist, the three-part race consists of a 5K run along B

Bayou HEROns Launch Party

01.24.13

Bayou Preservation Association launches Bayou HEROns, a membership-based group comprised of young bayou enthusiasts and partners who support the BPA mission through events, volunteering and advocac

Shelby's Social Diary

Getting Lei'd on the Bayou: A swinging party at a lavish Memorial home

By Shelby Hodge

10.06.12 | 8:31 am

There simply could not be a prettier party setting than the Memorial area home of Clayton and Shel Erikson with its expansive lawns and bayou views. That was the thinking of Bayou Preservation Asso ...

Bayou Preservation Association's "Lei'd on the Bayou"

10.04.12

Break out the hula skirt and don your coconut top for the Bayou Preservation Association's upcoming fundraising event "Lei'd on the Bayou." The lavish luau, catered by A Fare Extr

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Bayou Preservation Association supporters party jungle-style on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou

By Shelby Hodge

10.15.11 | 7:29 am

It was something of a startling arrival for guests attending the Bayou Preservation Alliance "Welcome to the Jungle" event where the welcoming committee included a host of people-fri ...