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.
As Kylie Kelce says, “I’m not gonna lie.” This 1.24-acre Los Arboles estate is everything you want in a family home and more. I’m rarely so impressed by a listing, but considering the talent involved, it’s no surprise it’s the hottest property in town right now. The luxury gated community of Los Arboles in Preston…
If you’ve been following our Downsizing Diaries series, you know our publisher, Candy Evans, was downsizing for a move before Christmas. She’s continuing to purge now that she’s settled into her new home. As for me, I’m right-sizing. I’m using the Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning methods to edit all the lovely items I’ve…
The neighborhood we are now calling Knox Park has always attracted young professionals. Even as far back as the 1980s, it was the cool place to live for those wanting a walkable lifestyle. Remember, not much was walkable back then, so anyone moving from New York or Chicago gravitated here. Since developers have discovered the…
In the summer of 1984, Dallas City Hall briefly traded its stately civic gravitas for something unexpected — 42 tons of sand. With beach volleyball courts, sandcastle building competitions, and a Beach Boys cover band, 1500 Marilla became the memorable site of “Summer in the City,” a Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser sponsored by KZEW-FM “The…
History, location, style, and space — what more could you want? It’s well known that impressing me takes a lot. However, whenever Allie Beth Allman Realtor Rachel Trowbridge calls about a new listing, I know it will be spectacular. Driving up to this historic Highland Park Colonial Revival mansion overlooking Turtle Creek is a treat.…
