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.
More than 50 years ago, millionaire Ben H. Carpenter had a vision for his family ranch in what we know today as Las Colinas. In 1968, when the plans for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport were announced, he knew North Texas would be forever changed, and so would the family’s enormous ranch at Hackberry Creek. In…
Editor’s note: The Lakewood home was demolished in November 2023. If you know the work of architect Clifford Hutsell, you know the homes he designed are architectural works of art with a healthy dose of whimsy. If you don’t know, we’ll give you a quick primer. Inspired by his 1929 visit to California — specifically…
When you purchase a home, odds are you will transform it to reflect your style and taste. You just need to have vision, hire someone with vision, or in the best of both worlds, collaborate with a visionary in fresh ways you may not normally consider. No one is better suited for this process than…
Winnetka Heights, one of the largest historic districts in Dallas, has long been known for its collection of Craftsman and Prairie homes. With more than 600 residences, it’s rare to find a grand house here with the Italian Renaissance styling usually reserved for Kessler Park Estates and Swiss Avenue. Built in 1923 for William F.…
What does real estate have to do with Walt Disney? In the Disney Streets neighborhood of Dallas, it all comes down to timing. On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy started the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. It was quickly renamed Walt Disney Studio. Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, was released…
