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 University Park Charles Dilbeck ranch duplex is a rare opportunity to have it all. It’s a completely updated historic home designed by one of the most important Dallas architects of the 20th century and in one of our most sought-after neighborhoods. Willis Winters is the national authority on Dilbeck and the founder of The…
“There is lovely natural light falling through beautifully proportioned spaces that reframe your appreciation of nature.” These are the words architect Max Levy used to describe this secret sanctuary overlooking a spring-fed creek. When Levy was asked to build a custom home for a doctor, dancer, and their small child years ago, he embraced the…
When the historic Longhorn Ballroom reopened with a show from Asleep at the Wheel at the end of March, it was a trip down memory lane for many of us who learned to two-step at this iconic dance hall. Owner Edwin Cabaniss, known for saving The Kessler Theater, did it again, preserving and reinventing another…
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…
