Steve Barber & Debra Henry
Mara Clark, Ana Simpson, Marta Garza & Claudia Chica
Denise Bailey & Sue Smith
Whitney Lee & Renee Launiere
I
t’s always a magnifi cent thing when people of the community
come together for a worthy cause such as the charity event
“Diamond in the Ruff,” held at Bijoux De Mer in Destin. The
event benefi ted Dog Harmony, the volunteer-run non-profi t
organization made up of passionate and determined problem-solving
dog lovers who want to make a difference using personalized and
ongoing education, support, and training for people and dogs.
The highlight of the evening was the chance to win a 1 carat,
round, GIA certifi ed, brilliant diamond valued at over $8,000! Other
amazing raffl e prizes were giving away throughout out the evening as
well, with it all being made possible by awesome donors including,
Ana Simpson Fine Art, Frillseekers, The Dressing Room, Pure and
Couture Salon, Bijoux Restaurant, Barry Veterinary, Orange Theory,
Gulf Shore Air-conditioning, Escapology and Village Door.
Delicious hors d’oeuvres were provided by Cuvee Kitchen, while
guests got their drink on with cocktails by Tito’s vodka and Timber
Creek Distillery, and mouthwatering desserts from the Melting Pot.
The Emcee for the evening was Whitney Lee from Lee IMC. After a
nail biting moment, Sidney Jacobsen was announced as the winner of
the beautiful diamond piece. Before the end of the event Nancy Bown,
the Founder of Dog Harmony thanked her guests and expressed how
grateful she was for their support. Bown also gave the audience a
brief rundown of the organization and explained how Dog Harmony
differed from other shelters in the area.
Diamond in the Ruff
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Charlene Kelley & Todd Reeves
VIP Destin at Bijoux De Mer
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