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42 TOASTING TWO DECADES D J Lucy Wrubel moved her turntable and Showtech productions equipment inside. Scot Redman — founder of MotusRed's stop- action video photo-booth — packed up his camera contraption and staged an impromptu photo backdrop of framed PaperCity covers and giant numeral-20 cutouts. The Mansion staff quickly prepped the bar, while dapper waiters passed flutes of Rosegold Rose and Deep Ellum Vodka cocktails. Even the Mansion's new chef, Sebastien Archambault, accommodated the weather, employing his culinary team to whip up quick gourmet bites in a pinch. Meanwhile, a few busy hands from NorthPark Center, along with Roberto Cavalli's store manager Natalie Lo, were in a Mansion suite, putting the final styling touches on four gorgeous models all wearing the latest from Cavalli's fall collection. Throughout the evening, the models made their turn about the room, posing for photos and chatting up guests — no doubt, they were the most fashionable ones in attendance. Clearly, no amount of rain could dampen the spirits of the party set. Within minutes of the party's start, there was a valet line wrapped around the block — a glamorous gridlock, as we like to call it. As guests packed in, several pulled us aside to tell us how the entire soirée felt a bit like a high-school reunion — the kind you actually want to attend. Old friends became reacquainted, and new relationships ignited. It was the kind of party where it felt like you saw everyone and no one, as the ballroom was packed to the max. Glasses clinked. Air kisses flew. It was a true testament to the idea that all you need for a memorable party is good friends, strong drinks, and a superb soundtrack (thank you, Ms. Lucy). Perhaps the best part about moving the party inside was this: As the event neared its end, most partygoers took advantage of the easy access and sauntered into the Mansion Bar for more cocktails — perhaps a plate of truffle fries — and an evening that lasted well past midnight. We do love a good silver lining. SEEN: PaperCity's Holly Moore, Monica Bickers, and Jim Kastleman, in from Houston; guests Kelle and Joe Jackson, Heidi Dillon, Janet Gridley and David Schechter, Michael McCray and Gonzalo Bueno, Jennifer Klos, Susand Bednar Long and John Long, Leon Banowetz, Christy Callahan, Jana Houston, Leslie Brenner and Thierry Peremarti, Hedda Dowd, Nan Coulter, Dianna Miller, Dawn Wilson, Myrna and Bob Schlegel, Krystal Schlegel, Nancy Gopez, Kate Rose Marquez, Meaders and Robert Ozarow, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Meredith Marceau, Kristen Gibbins, Kristin Casner, Sarah Haemisegger, Julie Hawes, Crawford Brock, KJ Murphy, Martha Leonard, Bret McKinney, Michael Faircloth, Jim Strong, Chuck Steelman and Scott Kehn, John Reoch, Matthew Trent, Brooke Hortenstine, Rob Brinkley, Margaret Stafford, Mark Doty, Rob Wilson, Jean Bateman, Suzanne Droese, Lael Brodsky, Kaleta Blaffer, Maggie Kipp, Melinda Knowles, Mackay Boynton, Gregg Asher and David Martin, Vodi Cook, Jane Rozelle Humphry, Jenifer Strauss, Lindsey Miller, Christy Berry, and Robert Weatherly. Whew. (continued from page 40) Jim Kastleman, Meaders & Robert Ozarow, Holly Moore Bob Schlegel, Krystal Schlegel Nerissa von Helpenstill Dustin Holcomb Tonya & Todd Ramsey Bret McKinney, Julie Hawes Erica Hoelscher, Cindy Kahn Michael Faircloth, Nancy Strong, David Davis, Jim Strong Michael McCray, Gonzalo Bueno John Phifer Marrs, Mackay Boynton, Kevin Brailsford Chuck Steelman, Heidi Dillon, Scott Kehn Vodi Cook, Robert Major