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.
When I saw photos of this decidedly different Lakewood luxury home, I was sure it belonged to a designer. I was not far off. It belongs to acclaimed contemporary artist Carly Allen Martin, and her touch is everywhere. You’ve probably seen Martin’s work in a variety of public places, including BBVA Compass Bank, Texas Oncology Hospital, and…
Lake Forest is one of our rare gated luxury neighborhoods. Certainly, we have plenty of beautiful homes in Dallas, but start looking for options where your privacy and security are ensured, and there are woefully very few, especially south of Interstate 635. Lake Forest History For you newbies to Dallas, I offer a little history…
If you are a history buff, a dedicated preservationist, or simply a curious newcomer to Dallas, there is a full slate of Preservation Dallas events this summer that are guaranteed to enlighten and entertain. We’ve been a fan of Preservation Dallas’ Summer Sizzlers series in the past, and this year’s events really turn up the…
Preservation Dallas has a new Executive Director, and I’m not sure there could be a better fit for this remarkable organization. The board met last night and unanimously approved candidate Carolyn Howard to lead Preservation Dallas into its next chapter. Preservation Dallas is a nonprofit founded in 1972. It is dedicated to the preservation and…
Twin Oaks Custom Homes’ latest project hit my inbox last week. In my opinion, they have taken new construction in Dallas to another level. Since the massive relocation of people from seemingly everywhere to Dallas, all I have heard from top Realtors across the city is, “We don’t have what they want.” Frankly, we didn’t…
