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 Kessler Park Prairie is an excellent example of how Oak Cliff is becoming a mecca for beautifully designed homes. When you combine the topography, the historic homes, and the fact that Oak Cliff has become one of the coolest areas of Dallas, it’s no wonder it attracts architects, artists, and interior designers. I was…
I know you are scratching your heads thinking, “What the heck is a ‘Found Ju-Nel,’ Karen?” It’s a home that has been rediscovered. In other words, no one has publicly identified it in the last 20 years. How is that possible? Well, when you have a Ju-Nel, you tend to stay in it for quite…
If you want to feel connected to a neighborhood with a rich history and a strong sense of community, the State-Thomas Historic District is unmatched. This 1899 State Thomas Folk Victorian exemplifies the neighborhoods unique heritage and charm. Judy Hearst was instrumental in the neighborhood becoming a historic district, and you will find no one…
Volk Estates is a neighborhood of architect-designed estate homes that is essentially hidden in plain sight in the middle of University Park. Developed on 41 acres purchased from SMU by Leonard Volk in the 1920s, it was designed to be an exclusive neighborhood where wealthy people could build large homes on scenic lots. Not much…
If you read my columns regularly, you know it takes a lot to get me excited about a house. When I found this Lakewood Heights modern Craftsman, I was smitten, and not just because it has a full pilates studio over the garage! LeAnna McComas always dreamed of living in East Dallas. When she and…
