Karen Eubank
Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.
Long before live-work spaces became trendy, repurposing an existing building gained traction in the early 1970s. Known as adaptive reuse, artists were transforming industrial warehouses in New York into loft living by the 1990s. Dallas may have been a little late to the party, but we got there. Now, the former 1942 Williams Publishing Company…
If Jennifer Coolidge ever moved to Texas, she’d be right at home in this dramatic White Lotus resort-style home in Westlake. I can just see her sashaying in with a cocktail, demanding to know, “Is Greg cheating? I know you know!” Then, she’ll jump into one of the centerpiece pools, laughing, cocktail held aloft. Setting…
Midcentury Modern homes remain highly sought-after. So, it’s only logical that they have become increasingly harder to find. Especially homes that truly capture the retro-chic Palm Springs midcentury style. Coldwell Banker Realtor Ed Murchison is known for listing the best midcentury homes in Dallas, and this may be one of his best scores! It was…
When Stephanie Drenka spoke yesterday morning at City Hall, I realized we have neglected to tell an extremely important part of the City Hall story. We’ve been focused on architecture, history, and economics, but we have not talked about the connection between Dallas’ Asian-American community and one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Drenka is…
When you purchase a Highland Park legacy home, you’re not just getting a house — you’re also getting a story. Writing about these homes is a labor of love for me because the research is fascinating, and it reveals just how connected we are. Highland Park and University Park were built by the best and…
