How a Love for Service Bloomed into Dallas’s Cherished en Fleur Shop
Hi! I am from Amarillo, Texas, but after living here for 31 years, I am an official Dallasite.
I love East Dallas and love our community. I have lived in Lakewood Heights since 1997 and still miss the Minyards, the Dixie House, and Cafe Brazil from time to time.
The thing that I love the most about our community is the kind faces and neighborly spirit. I have loved raising my kids at Tietze Park, feeding the ducks at White Rock Lake and grabbing burgers from Burger House afterwards.
Getting to know Kristee
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We are a family of Five. Our oldest attended Booker T for music and is now at Belmont in Nashville. Our son is a senior at Jesuit, and our youngest is a 3rd grader at STA. We have a super dog named Farrah and two cats: Sid and Midnight.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always enjoyed working with people and learning about their needs. I worked as a Social Worker at Genesis Women’s Shelter for four years.
Currently, I have been using those social work skills with Brides as they are planning their wedding. I have a sweet small Floral business here in East Dallas called en Fleur. I have been at it since 2010, and absolutely love being able to provide flowers for special occasions. Weddings are my favorite. I just love being part of the celebrations:)
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Liberty Burger, Meso Maya and Manny’s.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
27 Years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Tom at the Heights, he is always full of interesting movie commentaries and book reviews.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I have always wanted to go to Greenland, to see the natural beauty and hike. I like the idea of seeing untouched land.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
You’ve Got Mail and The Notebook
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Pay it forward
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
See the Northern Lights
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Fleetwood Mac or Paul Simon
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Lakewood Theater and The Balcony Club where I met my husband.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Marina Van Zeller at Dream Cafe. She is an amazing reporter and I admire her undercover reporting. I would love to learn about her ambition and drive while eating some cloud cakes and sipping on an oatmilk latte.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The Lake of Course
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In ten years, I see myself still in Lakewood working a little less and hopefully traveling more!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I played the violin from 2nd grade through my Senior Year.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Maui, the Road the Road to Hanna
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
April in Dallas, Holiday: Christmas, 4th of July
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Skinny Margarita at Manny’s
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
I love being part of our community and seeing that moment when you pay it forward and it makes a difference in the world
Q: How do you ignite kindness in your community?
I try to listen and take a unique approach to the way I help my customers in my business.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Orange and Bergamot
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Food cooking in the Oven, and Music in the kitchen
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