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.

Trends: Let There Be Lighting

By Karen Eubank / August 16, 2020 /

Now that we are spending so much more time at home, we’re paying greater attention to our lighting situations. For most of us, they are sadly lacking. Fortunately, this is one of the most innovative industries in the design world, and there are beautiful solutions for every challenge. Lighting changes everything. The type of lighting,…

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This Southlake Townhome Has Beauty and Convenience

By Karen Eubank / August 15, 2020 /

I’m not sure anything beats this Southlake townhome when it comes to a perfect luxury lease. There is nothing worse than moving to a new place and having to find everything from the closest spot to grab a coffee, to a dependable restaurant. That will never be a problem in Southlake’s Town Square. When you…

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A Beautifully Updated Rare Dines and Kraft Tudor

By Karen Eubank / August 13, 2020 /

I’ve always been captivated by this Dines and Kraft Tudor. It’s exactly what comes to mind for most of us when we think of Lakewood. These homes are becoming rare because few people understand how to update them properly and still retain the original characteristics. Fortunately, this one has been lovingly updated with no historic…

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A Royal Crest Custom Transitional Beats the Big Box

By Karen Eubank / August 11, 2020 /

This Royal Crest custom transitional is just what the doctor ordered to cure big box boredom. Developer Dean Ash was the proverbial white knight on this project. Ash has flown below the radar as an investor and developer, so don’t be surprised if you are not familiar with his name. That’s about to change, however.…

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Le Bon Temps French Manor House, C’est Magnifique!

By Karen Eubank / August 10, 2020 /

The French manor house holds a special place in my heart. I spent some of my formative years in Paris, and to me, that architectural style means elegance, luxury, and success. In other words, this is the home of my girlhood dreams. While we associate France with fashion and wine, their architecture has particularly influenced…

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