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.
By Norman Alston, FAIA Despite the clear significance of Dealey Plaza as a nationally important historic site, over the past year it has been the focus of ideas and attitudes that illuminate how we generally have only a superficial grasp of Dallas history. In addition, we can see how we still struggle to understand the…
Dallas has a problem with history — it keeps trying to erase it. The latest target is Dealey Plaza. Preservation architect Norman Alston offers us a two-part history lesson which seems perfect on this particular day. Gratitude for our history is something we should all think about a little more. We hope you find this…
Entering this Highland Park Italianate luxury home is like stepping into a countryside villa in the hills outside Rome. It’s one of the loveliest I’ve seen in quite some time, beautifully designed with groin-vaulted-and-beamed ceilings, stone floors, and fireplaces. When I find a house this sophisticated and tasteful I know an equally sophisticated and tasteful…
A recent social media post on a Streamline Moderne home caught my attention. There was quite a bit of debate over it, so I thought I’d reach out to some of our expert voices and set the record straight on this unusual architectural niche. Streamline moderne is often called Art Moderne, Art Deco, or International…
This Midway Hills Modern Tudor is the best example of having it all I’ve found in a long time. It has everything, starting with 5,735 square feet, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a powder bath. But what is absolutely exquisite in this home are the details, and those create lasting character. A chevron pattern hardwood…
