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.
By Lillie Miller Special contributor Lillie Miller is a 6th-generation Collin County resident and chairs the Collin County History Museum Board of Directors. When it opened in 1913, the Collin County History Museum was a United States Post office and Postal Savings Bank. This three-story federal building was designed by architect J. H. Suttle in…
Anyone who has read “Eloise at The Plaza” has wondered what it would be like to live in a luxury hotel. The Mansion Residences on Turtle Creek Boulevard deliver that experience and more. Owners have access to all of the amenities the Mansion offers, including room service, 24-hour security, dog walkers, the pool and gym,…
What’s the best thing to buy when a once-in-a-lifetime sporting event comes to town? This adorable Vickery Place Craftsman with a guest house! Why? Because you might just make back a few mortgage payments by renting it to visitors, vendors, or broadcasters. Hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and retail establishments are all poised to make some…
This 1940 Dilbeck Ranch Duplex is chock full of the signature features that have captured our imaginations for decades. Although CandysDirt.com has an extensive archive of information on architect Charles Dilbeck, new things about him pop up all the time. Like the fact that he designed quite a few duplexes. Most of us know Dilbeck…
People moving to Dallas always hear about two parts of town: Preston Hollow and Highland Park. While Preston Hollow generally offers more land and privacy, you cannot beat the neighborhood feel of Highland Park. There is a reason it’s called “The Bubble.” Ask anyone who lives there, and they will tell you it has a…
