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.
If ever a home should be a movie location, it’s this gorgeous neoclassical estate in Tyler, Texas. Can’t you just see that façade on the big screen? And it doesn’t stop there. The interior design aesthetic is straight out of the Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton award-winning film Something’s Gotta Give. If this neoclassical estate feels…
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Ok, let’s get serious. If you want a unique holiday gift, it’s time to start shopping. There are precisely 61 days until December 25th. Yep, two months. Not to worry! Your elves at Candysdirt.com are continually researching the most exciting and talented new artists in Dallas who can make your holidays merry and bright— and…
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Why do we call these “O” properties? I’ll give you the family version. They simply make you stop and go, “OH,” and this striking Volk Estates modern mansion does just that. While you may be familiar with the names Highland Park and University Park, many of our newcomers have not a clue about the name…
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Why are we drawn to homes like this flawless historic Federal? It’s simple. Historic architecture resonates on a profoundly organic level because it’s so familiar. Architects have always looked to classic European architecture for inspiration. The Federal style evolved from Georgian architecture, which was the dominant style of the English colonies. It is originally derived…
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When this dramatic modern home was built in Highland Park, it upset some of the neighbors, which I found puzzling. Highland Park was the launchpad for modernism in Dallas in the 1930s, so give me a break. A Legacy of Haute Homes This is the neighborhood where architects try new things. If you want cookie-cutter, move to…
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