Shelby's Social Diary

Texans QB Matt Schaub and wife Laurie do a little shopping at David Yurman forTexas Children's

Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson
Photo by Priscilla Dickson

There was no question about who was the headliner at the Texas Children's Hospital/David Yurman cocktail party on Thursday night. There was Matt Schaub, all 6-foot-5 of the Houston Texans quarterback, towering over the assembly in his light summer suit, his beautiful blonde wife, Laurie, at his side.

The Schaubs, long-time supporters of Texas Children's, welcomed scores of shoppers to the Galleria boutique for the in-store event during which a percentage of sales would go to the hospital.

"When we started our foundation, GR8 Hope, two years ago, we started having events and raising money. Children were our interest, children with medical needs and disabilities," Schaub said.

"We've volunteered a lot at Texas Children's Hospital over the five years that we've been here. The people there are amazing. The kids are so inspirational . . ." Schaub said.

"We've volunteered a lot at Texas Children's Hospital over the five years that we've been here. The people there are amazing. The kids are so inspirational . . . They're so uplifting and so inspirational that we just knew that that's where we wanted to help out."

So you have Texas Children's Hospital partnering with David Yurman, where the Schaubs are customers and where the yummy jewelry and timepieces beckon. It was a win/win for everyone. As Laurie Schaub noted, "We were so excited to have David Yurman be a part of Texas Children's, which is so close to our hearts and so we get the best of both worlds. People can come and enjoy the jewelry and know that everything goes for a good cause."

While store manager Lauren Granello welcomed guests, area manager Chris Kimbrough shared a few David Yurman insights including the fact that the Houston boutique is the second largest market for David Yurman, behind only the headquarters store in New York City. The men's line of bracelets, timepieces and rings is booming across the country and currently, for Houston ladies, the moonlight ice pieces are most popular.

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Wine and dine raises spirits for Houston's Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities wine and dine fundraiser 2024

Photo by Johnny Than

Alicia Reggie Freysinger, His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Catholic Charities President Cynthia Nunes Colbert.

An evening of fine dining and philanthropy unfolded at The Revaire for the 2024 Wine and Dine Dinner, benefitting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on November 16. With wine glasses in hand and wallets wide open, the stylish and pious savored a night dedicated to lifting up the most vulnerable in the community.

Co-chairs Mikki Hebl and David E. Harvey, Jr., alongside Kerri and Downey Bridgwater, welcomed the crowd, which included His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, who blessed the meal. The highlight? A four-course feast by master sommelier Brandon Kerne and chef Ryan Bouillet, paired with wines selected to enhance each bite.

An interactive twist with the secret sip challenge surely added a playful element. Attendees worked together to identify the mystery wine — a 2015 Merite Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s Wrattonbully region.

But the night wasn’t just about indulgence. The live auction, emceed by Johnny Bravo, and a moving “fund a need” segment inspired oenophiles to dig deep for Catholic Charities’ programs. Last year, the organization served people in need 358,000 times across Harris, Fort Bend, and Galveston counties, providing essentials like food, housing assistance, and legal aid for immigrants.

Generous support came from sponsors like the Hildebrand Foundation, Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, and Cuenod Families.

Wining and dining were Alicia Reggie Freysinger, Cynthia Nunes Colbert, Penny and Paul Layne, Monit Cheung and Patrick Leung, Ashley and Doug Plaeger, Sandi and Jim Lemming, Carol and Paul Beck, Louise and Bob Parsley, Avalyn Langemeier, Suzanne Werner, Amie Springmeyer, Lori Hessel, Ginger Niemann, Peggy Idstein, Karina and Mark Amelang,and Ellen and Jim Ginty.

Photo by Johnny Than

Alicia Reggie Freysinger, His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Catholic Charities President Cynthia Nunes Colbert.

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