Red Cross Red Velvet Cupcake from Sprinkles and the RSVPcalendar.com

Did you catch us on Good Morning Texas this morning?  Here is the link!  http://www.wfaa.com/good-morning-texas/Sprinkles-American-Red-Cross-Cupcakes-118778409.html

Dwell With Dignity

I am head over heels crazy for the latest Non-Profit group I have discovered. Dwell With Dignity is made up of a group of Interior Designers who volunteer their time designing and installing all of the furniture, art, bedding and kitchen supplies that a family battling poverty could need. They even stock the pantry. All of their "clients" are dealing with major hardships (for some, they are finding a roof after homelessness) and DWD fills their new homes with great design. Their goal is to bring good design to those less fortunate inspiring them to maintain a standard of living they can be proud of and thrive in. They believe that changing their surroundings can change their outlook on life. Children especially see the standard of living and will most likely carry it forward. It is inspiring and provides a peaceful and cheerful home surrounding. I am sure that the fact that they have volunteered and provided for them inspires the recipients as well!

Here is how you can help: You can donate dollars to underwrite needed furniture, donate your gently used furniture (in many cases they will refurbish it or reupholster it) or you can volunteer. Volunteers on the installations do everything from making art and sewing pillows to hanging drapes and making beds! Click here to see some of their amazing design projects!

If you want to do some good and get a new dress then you can do them both in the same spot this Saturday! Lauren Bush, the grand-daughter and niece of our Presidents, has found yet another way to give back and combine her passion for business and fashion design with Lauren Pierce Atelier.

You might already be a fan of her Feed Bags which have already given away over $5 million dollars to the UN World Food Program. Their new bags and bears support the hungry children in Haiti. The bags are fantastic and the line has expanded from the classic tote to backpacks, bracelets and small pouches all made from eco-friendly burlap.

Once you have your sac, you should stop by to meet the designer and order a Lauren Pierce Atelier dress at Barney's Northpark this Saturday, March 20th from 2 to 5 on the Main Floor. The dresses are made from environmentally friendly and handcrafted fabrics purchased by female survivors of the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. There are four simple steps to designing your own dress:

1. Select your fabric.

2. Choose from 1 of 5 easy dress designs

3. Feel good about buying the fabrics as it supports the livelihood and traditional craft of the women of the Congo.

4. Pick up our own design and wear it with pride!