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.

A Historic Craftsman Cottage Full of Love and Laughter

By Karen Eubank / August 3, 2020 /

This historic Craftsman cottage exemplifies what everyone looks for when they come to Old East Dallas. You don’t expect to find a small town feeling anywhere in a major metropolitan city, but Old East Dallas has it in spaces. Every neighborhood has a unique character. However, in the Swiss Avenue Historic District, neighborliness takes on…

Living Large on Phil Romano’s Legendary Estate

By Karen Eubank / August 3, 2020 /

Settle in with a big beverage, because this is a good story about a legendary estate. It also has a very happy ending that includes Mehrdad Moayedi and Robert Elliott. If you are reading us from afar, moving to Dallas, crave privacy and security, and money is no object, you’re in luck. Uber-Personalized Luxury Estate…

Made for Shade: Infinity Canopy Is The Smart, Stylish Solution

By Karen Eubank / August 2, 2020 /

Finding a shady spot in the Texas summer is like playing a game of Where’s Waldo. Game over, Waldo, because I’ve discovered Infinity Canopy. I’ve been searching high and low for ways to add more shade to my backyard for years. A large pecan tree provides a lot of coverage but there’s a patio you…

One Arts Plaza Offers the Best in City Living

By Karen Eubank / August 1, 2020 /

One Arts Plaza is the epicenter of Dallas city living. Finding a luxury lease here is not easy, so I’m excited about Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Faisal Halum bringing this one to the rental market. If you are relocating to Dallas and want to be in the heart of our city, it does not get better…

Discover The Art Deco Wonderland of Dallas’ Fair Park on July 30

By Karen Eubank / July 29, 2020 /

Preservation Dallas is presenting their first-ever virtual program tomorrow entitled “Art Deco Architecture in Fair Park,” and it’s a can’t-miss event for anyone who loves history, Dallas, and art. This program is important on multiple levels, not the least of which is the program’s virtual aspect. Our recent unexpected and collective fast-forward into video technology…