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.
George Bass Stage & Design is well known for its beautiful luxury home staging service. What many don’t realize is that GBSD also provides a luxury turnkey living service. For those of you who might be unfamiliar with that term, it’s a concierge-style service that offers a move-in-ready environment for the home you’ve leased. If…
Get cozy this season with velvet home decor. Sumptuous yet inviting, luxurious yet versatile, the appeal of velvet has long captivated the world of fashion and interior design. Yet behind this elegant material lies a long and storied history. Historically, we often see velvet represented among the nobility in Western cultures through luxurious garments and…
If you don’t have a 70-acre estate in Old Snowmass like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel, I’ve found two great Airbnb options for your Thanksgiving vacation. My search was for seven nights from Nov. 21 to 28. Do you remember back in September I gave you a gentle reminder to start thinking about Thanksgiving? We’re…
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…