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 Midway Hollow Contemporary Is a Slam Dunk of a Lease!

By Karen Eubank / May 29, 2021 /

This Midway Hollow contemporary will make a lucky renter very happy, especially if they’re tall. It just happens to be owned by Dallas Mavericks’ Salah Mejri, who is 7 feet 2 inches. Needless to say, there’s plenty of headroom in this home! Selling to an NBA star was probably not top of mind for homebuilder…

Restored Tietze Park Swimming Pool Makes a Splash With Preservation Achievement Award

By Karen Eubank / May 27, 2021 /

When I saw the 2021 Preservation Dallas Awards this year, my heart beat a bit faster because I used to live mere feet from one of the award recipients — the Tietze Park swimming pool — for many years. Although I never dipped a toe into the pool (I never had time!) I loved living across…

Dallas Loft Living With New York Vibes

By Karen Eubank / May 24, 2021 /

Is it any wonder that we love loft living? These cool, sexy, urban spaces have been capturing our hearts for years. Popularized in films like Ghost, Big, Flash Dance, and Zoolander, the concept of living in a large, open, light-filled space with great views is easy to embrace. Loft living can be traced back to…

Find Your Perfect Luxury Summer Vacation Rental, Right Here in Texas

By Karen Eubank / May 22, 2021 /

There is still a lot of reluctance to hop on a plane and head out for that luxury summer vacation. So, I decided to take a look around the state to see what accommodations are close enough to home but will still make you feel you’re getting an incredible vacation. Austin is just down the…

Feel at Home on The Range in This Historic Greenland Hills Tudor

By Karen Eubank / May 20, 2021 /

What could be more interesting than living in a home with history? Especially when it’s a completely renovated 1924 Greenland Hills Tudor! Delving into who used to live in a home is like a treasure hunt. It’s also often exhilarating and inspiring. I like to imagine the talent that has soaked into the walls and…