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 stunning 1927 Northern Hills Tudor offers the best of both worlds. Care was taken to keep the rich historic details intact that give these homes such character. Architectural features like the classic Rookwood fireplace and the leaded and stained glass windows serve as historic counterpoints to the modern evolution of the house. The present…
A handful of builders and architects have created what I call the Dallas Luxury Look — classic lines, European styling, and an element of drama. No one knows how to bring those features together better than Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, and this Preston Hollow French Traditional estate is a prime example. Sharif & Munir…
My kitchen is a disaster. When I have guests over, my solution is to use 25-watt light bulbs, greet them at the door with wine, then bypass the disaster to the deck and backyard. It’s been one of those projects that just kept getting put off. But I knew eventually I’d have to deal with…
Is it a coincidence that I brought you a post on a gorgeous Austin luxury rental last week, perfect for Elon Musk, and he just made the big announcement? I’ll never tell! Thursday, Musk announced that Tesla’s headquarters would move to Austin. The mayor and governor welcomed this news with open arms and then I…
Sometimes you can look at a house and just know interesting people have lived there. When I spotted this flawlessly updated rambling ranch in East Kessler, I dove straight into research mode, digging into The Dallas Morning News archives and making a flurry of phone calls! And what treasure trove of information I found! This…
