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.
This French Classic on Armstrong Ave. is an excellent example of a forever home. It was designed by architect Lloyd Lumpkins and built by Jennifer Duncan. You may remember our post in 2019 on this dream team’s project at 4337 Westway, deemed one of D Magazine‘s, “Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas.” A forever home is one…
Kicking off the new year with a preservation win is just what we need after last year’s devastating losses. So, let’s take a deep dive into one of the best adaptive reuse projects we’ve seen in some time. It’s also one of the most heartwarming. This Tudor Gave Oak Cliff Gas Originally Magnolia Petroleum Service…
We always do a year-end review of posts and talk about what engaged our readers. This year for the Monday Morning Millionaire column, it was architecturally significant historic homes. We dig into research and analytics, do a lot of speculating, and also talk about what resonated with each writer. It allows us to revisit stories…
Have you ever tried to find a luxury rental property in a family-friendly neighborhood in Dallas? It’s been almost impossible, especially if you’re looking in the Park Cities — until now. The Stainback Organization is changing that scenario with exciting new rental opportunities like The Morrow at Daniel townhomes. The Dallas-based, family-owned and operated company…
Educating our readers and offering resources is of paramount importance here at CandysDirt.com, especially when it comes to historic preservation. So many people and companies don’t have any idea about the tools available to preserve their homes or buildings. Chief among these tools are landmarking, historic tax credits, and deed restrictions. If we are not proactive, individually and as a…
