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PLANTING SEEDS Honoree Nancy S. Thomas, chairs Aliyya Stude Anne French, Laurie Morian Chef Charles Carroll, Claudia Gee Vassar Nancy Abendshein, Hugo Ortega Elizabeth Swift Copeland Terry Smith, Zeina Fares, Y. Ping Sun By Shelby Hodge Photography Wilson Parish What: Houston Botanic Garden Annual Luncheon Where: River Oaks Country Club PC Moment: The ballroom was packed to the rafters with supporters of the 120-acre garden that will open on the banks of Sims Bayou in 2020. Chefs Hugo Ortega and Charles Carroll worked with Elizabeth Swift Copeland to present the fine art of classic margaritas and ceviche. The event honored Nancy S. Thomas, whose vision launched the garden effort. Who: Chairs Aliyya Stude, Laurie Morian and Anne French; board chair Nancy Abendshein; plus Cherie Flores, Isla and Tommy Reckling, Bobbie Nau, Y. Ping Sun, Lisa Mears, Lindsay Holstead, Courtney Sarofim, Mary and John Eads, Lynne Hudson, and Herman Stude. Kylie Conner Helen Crane Caroline Harrell Jacqueline Deegan photo by karen sachar © 2018