Previous Guest Speakers
Through the years, we have been fortunate to have had some of the most talented interior design experts, lifestyle and entertaining guru's join Kappa Tablescapes as our Guest Speakers. They have enchanted us with their wisdom, shared tips, and entertained us with stories. Each is impressive and has been successful in their field. Collectively, it's a remarkable group! We thank each of these professionals who have become a part of the Kappa Tablescapes legacy.
Our elegant event, held in the heart of Dallas, is surrounded by some of our city's most beautiful homes, gardens, and public spaces. We are thankful that our vibrant community generously supports Kappa Tablescapes, our speaker, designers, and beneficiaries. We invite you to join us at Kappa Tablescapes and be inspired by our gifted guest lifestyle and design professional!
2020
Jennifer Ash Ruddick
American journalist, best-selling author and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker

2018
Danielle Rollins
A Celebration of Southern Style
Lifestyle designer for home, fashion, and entertaining
2017
Mark Sikes
Forever Blue and Blue
Designer of beautiful interiors, fabrics, lighting, furniture and tabletop
2016
Jan Showers
The Glamorous Style of Jan Showers
Designer, decorator, tastemaker and gracious host
2015
Jane Scott Hodges
Inspired Style at Home
Founder of exquisite linens, Leontine Linens, with warm Southern charm
2013
James Farmer
A Time to Entertain: From Garden to Table
Interior designer, author, and sought-after speaker
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2012
Bryan Batt
With special guests
Lally Brennan & Ti Martin
Of Brennan's and Commander's Palace
Behind the Courtyard Walls: A Love Affair with New Orleans
2011
Bettie Bearden Pardee
Elegance on the Atlantic: Newport, Rhode Island
The "Martha Stewart" of Newport, author, television personality, magazine editor, award winning floral designer, GCA judge and seasoned lecturer.
2010
Hutton Wilkinson
Celebrating the Living Arts
Interior and jewelry designer, designed collaboratively with
Tony Duquette
2008
Laurie Hickson Smith
"Discovering Home-Find Your Personal Style", author and designer-personality on TLC's 'Trading Spaces'
2007
William Yeoward
British Invasion, Kappa Style
Creative style-maker, bespoke designer from London
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2006
Charles Faudree
Interior designer and author of all things French
(Image: Traditional Homes/Dolores Tipton/Pinterest)
2005
Serena Bass
Cookbook author, James Beard Award winner, extraordinary caterer, and entertaining guru to the stars
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2003
Alastair Bruce
British journalist and commentator
2002
Ina Garten
Cookbook author, cooking TV personality and lifestyle designer
(Image: Ina Garten "Barefoot Contessa Parties!")
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2001
John Loring
Design Director, Tiffany & Co.,
author and designer
(Image: Tiffany & Co., press.tiffany.com)
2000
Carolyne Roehm
Author, interior designer, fashion designer, and party planner.
(Image: carolyneroehm.com)
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1999
Mary Emmerling
Designer, author and Creative Director of Country Living
(Image: Country Home)
1998
Barbara Milo Ohrbach
Author, decorator, and collector
(Image: "Tabletops" cover by Barbara Milo Ohrbach)
1997
Frances Schultz
Editor, author, and a passion for decorating, design, food and entertaining.
(Image: portrait by Tiffany Evitts at francesschultz.com)

1996
Karen Carroll
Editor in Chief of Southern Accents and author of Entertaining with Southern Style