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.

This Industrial Warehouse is The Ultimate Urban Luxury Escape

By Karen Eubank / February 7, 2022 /

The industrial warehouse living trend was given a big nudge when “Sex and The City” character Samantha Jones moved into one in New York’s Meatpacking District. After that episode aired, It took about a minute for anyone the least bit hip to follow suit. Industrial warehouse districts are hotter than ever, and Dallas is no…

Barbara Pantuso Lists a Southlake Modern Hacienda That Takes Casual Luxury to The Next Level

By Karen Eubank / January 31, 2022 /

Hallelujah! A home worthy of being a Monday Morning Millionaire was just listed. On a smidge under 15 acres, this modern hacienda in Southlake is an example of everything today’s buyers look for in a luxury home. Let’s start with smart marketing by uber-luxury agent Barbara Pantuso of Pantuso Properties at Keller Williams Realty Luxury…

Enjoy Life in Full Bloom With the Power of Flowers 

By Karen Eubank / January 30, 2022 /

In the words of Ladybird Johnson, “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” It should come as no surprise that flowers hold a magical power within their beauty. They can inspire creativity, symbolize love and friendship, offer hope in dark times, and are universally received with happiness the world over. Regardless of the occasion, a beautiful…

Preservation Dallas Celebrates 50 Years

By Karen Eubank / January 27, 2022 /

Dallas’s preservation efforts have reached an impressive milestone this year as Preservation Dallas celebrates 50 years since its inception. It’s been a long and many times difficult road, but the organization’s advocacy efforts and sheer persistence have made them one of America’s more successful preservation organizations. Small Beginnings, Big Actions What began in 1972 as…

Staging Advice from Dallas’ Top Luxury Stagers

By Karen Eubank / January 24, 2022 /

I scrolled through luxury home listings last Friday, as I do every week, particularly looking at homes priced at $3 million and above in my search for a worthy Monday Morning Millionaire. Most properties desperately needed staging. I heaved a sigh and thought about how we could help Realtors convince their clients to do what…