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.
You know what makes a good stocking stuffer? A fully restored Craftsman! The perfect one would be this gorgeous-in-green Munger Place Craftsman. I could tell it was a labor of love the moment I saw the photos. This is one of those rare homes that has been restored and updated with a reverence for its…
After four days of overindulgence, why stop now? Let’s switch gears from culinary delights to a spectacular visual treat. This Escala in Barton Creek estate in Austin will take your breath away. If you plan to move to Texas — like so many people from the West Coast are — one of the premier lifestyle…
I have cooked one turkey. Ever. It’s easy to wriggle out of chef duties if you have loads of relatives who vie for the honor of roasting the turkey. But one year, I was in the very odd position of being the designated bird lady. If only I had a copy of Renee Ferguson’s Talk…
People may be fleeing the West Coast for Texas, but they still want their cool California contemporary homes. The one thing I heard over and over last year from our Realtors, despite our über-healthy housing market, was that we lacked the home styles West Coast buyers want. It did not take long for savvy investors,…
The silver lining of the past year is, without a doubt, our new work lifestyle. The chance to live on a private three-acre Greenville estate would have been a dream in 2019. Now, it can be your reality. As awakening to the need for space and the serenity of nature continues, many buyers are opting…
