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.
The neighborhood we are now calling Knox Park has always attracted young professionals. Even as far back as the 1980s, it was the cool place to live for those wanting a walkable lifestyle. Remember, not much was walkable back then, so anyone moving from New York or Chicago gravitated here. Since developers have discovered the…
In the summer of 1984, Dallas City Hall briefly traded its stately civic gravitas for something unexpected — 42 tons of sand. With beach volleyball courts, sandcastle building competitions, and a Beach Boys cover band, 1500 Marilla became the memorable site of “Summer in the City,” a Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser sponsored by KZEW-FM “The…
History, location, style, and space — what more could you want? It’s well known that impressing me takes a lot. However, whenever Allie Beth Allman Realtor Rachel Trowbridge calls about a new listing, I know it will be spectacular. Driving up to this historic Highland Park Colonial Revival mansion overlooking Turtle Creek is a treat.…
If you are a true Cowboys fan, you will know Pettis Norman. And if you are looking for an incredible opportunity to own a house in an idyllic setting, his custom home in Wynnewood Hills hit the market yesterday. But before I tell you about this opportunity, you need to know about Norman. As a…
Judy and Bill Cummings love a big project. They restored two homes while living in the Houston Heights Historic District. When they moved to Dallas to be close to their daughters, they found a 1924 Winnetka Heights Prairie Foursquare in sad shape. You guessed it, this was their next big project! Built in 1916…
