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.
When it’s August in Texas and you’ve flown in to your soon-to-be new town to look for the perfect lease, there is one absolute necessity. A swimming pool. This Greenway Terrace contemporary has one of the most gorgeous pools I’ve seen in a long time, and the house is fully furnished and move-in ready. What…
I cannot remember when I’ve seen a house as beautiful as this Montecito Mediterranean. I think if Prince Harry and Meghan had chosen Dallas, it would have been ideal for them. Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, but it’s also private, which we all know is number one on Harry and Meg’s list. Located in…
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a midcentury modern ranch for lease, so that alone is extraordinary. This home’s history is even more so. Anytime you spot a midcentury modern ranch in Dallas, you can bet there is a story behind it. As I got deep into my research, I discovered this particular home was…
This French Country mansion in Highland Park is an excellent example of what separates one beautiful home from another. It’s simple. A good builder with a stellar reputation makes all the difference in the world. A good builder understands how to create a timeless home. Rusty Goff, the owner of Goff Custom Homes, built this French…
Words matter. I don’t think that’s ever been more evident than in the project to bring the White Rock Lake Stone Tables picnic area back to full public use. I thought I was going to write a short post on the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed project. Then words happened. Words like preservation, rehabilitation, restoration,…