05/14/2026
will always hold a very special place in my heart. Yesterday, I was incredibly surprised and deeply humbled to receive a preservation award at our member cocktail party- an honor that felt especially meaningful as I prepare to close this Dallas chapter and begin a new one.
Since joining the board in 2021, it has been one of the great privileges of my twenty years time in Dallas to advocate for the homes and history that make this city so special. When I first joined, the had just over 200 followers. I stepped into the baked and social media role after feeling heartbroken watching the beloved yellow Hal Thomson home on Beverly come down. I wanted to do more- to help raise awareness for the architectural treasures disappearing around us and remind people that once these homes are gone, there is no true way to replace them.
Over these past five years, I’ve had the privilege of telling stories, touring remarkable homes, and meeting people who care deeply about preserving the character and history of our city.
As I prepare to leave Dallas for Connecticut—a place where homes centuries old are treasured and thoughtfully lived in by young families—I find myself hoping even more for the future of preservation here. I hope names like Hal Thomson, Fooshee & Cheek, and Charles Dilbeck continue to be regarded not as teardown opportunities, but as treasures worthy of stewardship.
Preservation in Dallas feels at a pivotal moment. The passion is there. The awareness is growing. Now is the time to turn that momentum into meaningful change.
I’ve always believed: if you have enough money to tear down a house, you have enough money to save one.
So farewell, sweet Preservation Park Cities. Dallas will always have a piece of my heart, and while I may be moving, I will continue fighting for homes that deserve to stand, to be treasured, and to have their histories honored—not replaced. 🤍 all my love, Christina