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Christi Coyle shares her ideas for entertaining December 31, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Christi Coyle created some yummy hors d’oeuvres for the season! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Know your dress codes December 30, 2012  YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: Which party dress codes (e.g. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Can we just be friends? December 27, 2012 By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: Recently I met a really nice man while I was waiting for my child to finish a tutoring lesson. Read More
Parties Extra! Happiness Highlights! December 19, 2012 Merry Christmas to you and your families and here’s hoping 2013 is a happy year. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---How can I coordinate gifts? December 17, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace   QUESTION: It is probably too late for this year, but is there a way to coordinate children’s holiday gifts so that my daughter does not get four of the same toys from family members? Read More
Parties Extra!---Joy Reed Belt talks about JRB Art at the Elms December 14, 2012 Joy Reed Belt talks about JRB Art at the Elms, her artists and her gift shop on Parties Extra! Read More
Parties Extra!: Christmas parties December 13, 2012 Margaret Elle McCann, 4, and Laura Hyde were at the party. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---I thought we were (Facebook) friends? December 10, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE!   By Callie Gordon and Lillie-Beth Brinkman and Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: Recently, I have had several acquaintances and people “friend” me on Facebook. Read More
Parties Extra!---The poinsettias are blooming at Trochta's Flowers December 06, 2012 Jim Vallion talks about Christmas flowers on Parties Extra! Read More
Parties Extra!---Remarkable Shop party December 04, 2012 Junior League President Cristi Reiger and Remarkable Shop Chairman Kimberly Swan were at the event. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Should I dress up for the family parties? December 03, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: It is time for the holiday gatherings. Read More
Parties Extra! Judy Lehmbeck and Sandy Childress talk about party invitations November 30, 2012 Judy Lehmbeck and Sandy Childress talk about party invitations and parties on Parties Extra! Read More
Parties Extra!---Oklahoma City University Awards of Excellence honorees chosen November 28, 2012 Joan Maguire, Councilwoman Meg Salyer, Ann Alspaugh, Cathy Leichter were at the event. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---It's hard to accept a compliment November 26, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: Why is it so hard to accept compliments? Read More
Debutantes will be presented by the Bachelor's Club of Oklahoma City November 25, 2012   There will be twenty eight young women presented at the 67th annual Bachelor’s Club Christmas Ball. Read More
Jennifer Seal talks about the Go Red For Women Activities in Oklahoma City November 21, 2012 Jennifer Seal, Corporate Market Director, Go Red For Women, American Heart Association, talks about Champagne and Mistletoe on Parties Extra! Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette---Are there interview rules that I should know? November 20, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: I have a job interview coming up. Read More
Parties Extra! Judy Savage and Rossi the Approval Poodle's new book November 16, 2012 Judy Savage talks about her new book “Rossi the Approval Poodle” with Lillie-Beth Brinkman, editor, and Melissa Clark, photographer, on Parties Extra!  Suzanne Green, graphic designer, was not able to be there. Read More
Parties Extra!---Order of the Owl Hall of Fame November 15, 2012  Dean Joseph Harroz jr.,  Samia Harroz, Thomas R. Read More
20-40-60---Are you ready for the annual Christmas letter? November 13, 2012 YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE! By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace QUESTION: It is time for me to receive the annual Christmas letter from some of my acquaintances. Read More

Parties Extra!

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Parties Extra - Senior Follies

Bobbie Burbridge Lane and Lolly Anderson from the Oklahoma Senior Follies join Helen to discuss their event occurring at OCU on June 14, 15 and 16.

Parties Extra - Annie Oakley Society Luncheon

Judy Hatfield and Terri Cooper join Helen to discuss the Annie Oakley Luncheon and Awards and this year's honoree, Nadia Comaneci.

Parties Extra!: Junior League's new focus area

Cristi Reiger, Junior League President, joins Helen to talk about a new focus area, the 2013 Mistletoe Market and celebrations plans for the 85th anniversary.

Parties Extra: Prom and Party Hair

Jennifer McCharen with Rutz salon has tips on how get the most popular looks for the spring and summer party season.

Parties Extra: Party Galaxy

Party Galaxy's Marty Dillon describes what the store has to offer for your summer parties.

Parties Extra: Wine, Women and Shoes

This year's event is at a new location and the fundraiser has some new featuers for 2013.

Parties Extra: Symphony Show House

There are three homes on display this spring as part of the Annual Symphony Show House.

Parties Extra: Integris Gala

Becky Endicott and Heather Haglund join Helen to discuss the upcoming Integris Gala.

Parties Extra: What's Cooking

Helen has the scoop on new ideas for Easter desserts.

Parties Extra: A New Season and New Name for Metro Florist

Trochta's Flowers and Garden Center is getting ready for Easter and the spring planting season.


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