Bio
With a talent for making the ordinary extraordinary, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman has taken her original and clever take on parties and created an entrepreneurial empire. Her tremendous success in the event planning and production business has led to countless television appearances, a daily radio segment on Dallas' number one morning show, and the publication of five books: The Party Planner: An Expert Organizing Guide for Entertaining, Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style, The Wedding Workbook: A Time Saving Guide for the Busy Bride, Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animal, and The Pleasure of Your Company: Entertaining in High Style. Kimberly was recently named Editor-at-Large for Southern Living, the nation's sixth largest monthly consumer magazine, reaching nearly 16 million readers. Kimberly will represent the brand as a lifestyle expert on national and local television. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Kimberly resides in Dallas with her husband, Justin, their son, JR, and their Chihuahua, Lola.