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.

Bentley Tibbs and Mark Siepiela’s Bluffview Modern is a Study in Subtlety

By Karen Eubank / August 22, 2022 /

If you know much about Dallas architects and builders, you can always spot a Bentley Tibbs and Mark Siepiela collaboration. This Bluffview modern was a custom project for a young couple and one that I could tell meant a lot to Tibbs when we spoke last week. “The clients were interested in and enjoyed the…

The Buckner House: Liberace, Legend, And Casa Linda’s Iconic Estate

By Karen Eubank / August 18, 2022 /

Have you noticed we give grand houses names? Have you also noticed that East Dallas has been a hot spot for some of the grandest? We all know Mount Vernon on White Rock Lake, The DeGolyer Estate, and the once glorious Belle Nora on Garland Road. Then there was Grandwick, gutted by fire after a…

This Mira Vista French Traditional is Perfect For a Golf Pro Who Wants Privacy

By Karen Eubank / August 15, 2022 /

A lot of luxury homes check all the boxes. They have the requisite media room, tricked-out home gym, spacious guest house, and gorgeous swimming pool. However, seldom are they as private and as pretty as this Mira Vista French Traditional home. Mira Vista is a highly sought-after neighborhood because it offers not just incredible security and…

Guess Who Was Invited to Be a Preservation Dallas Board Member?

By Karen Eubank / August 11, 2022 /

Our publisher, Candy Evans joins the board of Preservation Dallas this year. As we celebrated this honor at CandysDirt.com, I thought our readers might enjoy learning about the board and the new members. Donovan Westover, events and development director at Preservation Dallas, gave me some insight. “We have a board development committee that collects information…

A Greenland Hills Tudor With 1920s Charm And 2020s Style

By Karen Eubank / August 9, 2022 /

New Tudor homes with old charm and modern amenities are difficult to find, especially in a conservation district. This Greenland Hills Tudor blends so seamlessly into this historic neighborhood it’s hard to tell it was built in 2012.   If we are honest, so many of us want that charming exterior, but we cannot cope with…