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.
Vaquero may well be our Montecito. I feel sure if Prince Harry and Meghan purchased a Texas home, it would be here, and this English-inspired Vaquero estate would be just the place to raise little Archie and Lili. Celebrities, athletes, politicians, and business leaders have called Vaquero home for years, so a duke and duchess…
The Hollywood Heights Home Tour takes place this Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, and it’s one you don’t want to miss. I thought you’d like a sneak peek and some insight into one of the gorgeous houses on this year’s tour. I’ve walked my many generations of dogs by this 1927 Hollywood Heights Tudor almost…
Los Arboles is one of those hidden gems in Dallas. Filled with ponds, water features, and majestic trees, it’s the most beautiful private and secure neighborhood in Dallas. At last count, only 32 estate homes were in the 30-acre gated community. Most homes here were built in the 1990s and early 2000s but have aged…
This historic Winnetka Heights Arts and Crafts-inspired charmer is an excellent example of how and why historic preservation takes a village. Uncovering the history of a home can be as challenging as ensuring it has appropriate updates. We have so many great tools to discover our history, from the Dallas Public Library’s newspaper archives and…
There is a considerable difference between builder homes and architect-designed homes. This Gastonwood contemporary is a shining example of why everyone should use an architect. Modern Design Brothers Adam and Amir Hamghalam understand the importance of an excellent architect. They began building contemporary houses seven years ago, concentrating on East Dallas. “We saw a lack of…
