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.
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…
Michael van Enter grew up figuring things out. When he and his siblings got rowdy, his dad, a professional illustrator with a passion for motocross, would send them to the workshop. “He’d put an engine on the table, and it was my job to strip it,” Michael said. “It was a great learning experience because…
When I spotted this Max Levy-designed Northern Hills modern, I got excited because it’s rare that a house he’s brought to life becomes available. Levy, for our newcomers, is an award-winning, Texas-born architect with a list of accolades as long as your arm. He’s known for integrating architecture gracefully into nature, and his careful consideration…
