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 may come and go, but there’s nothing like the beginning of the year to view your home through new eyes. This year, showcase your spring style while staying true to yourself with a personality-driven design incorporating something old and new. From simple decor details to a total room makeover, here are four 2023 interior…
The Preservation Dallas 50th Anniversary Home Tour is coming up on April 15. It’s one you don’t want to miss because included in the tour is this striking home designed by Frank Welch overlooking White Rock Lake. Most of us that follow architecture in Texas are familiar with the career of architect Frank Welch. His…
A show house is the residential equivalent of a Met Gala. It becomes a fantasyland with a kaleidoscope of colors and a myriad of extravagant textures, wallpapers, and finishes for a short and sweet time. A show house will challenge our design perceptions like Zendaya in her Joan of Arc-inspired Versace for the 2018 Met…
When I spotted Suzanne Maxwell’s necklace, I instantly knew the ladies of Lancaster were taking care of business. Maxwell has owned and operated the Lovin’ Oven bakery in the historic Lancaster town square for over 40 years. When we met last week, she was sporting a TCB necklace — the one with the lightning bolt.…
I’m always struck when I see a house and barely recognize that I’ve written about it before. That’s the case with this stunning gated Preston Hollow luxury estate. The 13,104-square-foot mansion has undergone two extraordinary transformations over the years. The first massive expansion and overhaul was done in the 1990s with architect Cole Smith Jr.…
