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.
From the striking rock and stone embedded facade (the same feature found in the home Elvis and Priscilla honeymooned in) to the unique front gates, this Forest Hills Midcentury Modern home is a testament to timeless design and unparalleled coolness. Midcentury Modern homes have captured our attention like no other style. They were designed to…
One of the most exciting events in East Dallas is happening this weekend: The Lakewood Home Tour! It’s the 49th year for the beloved event that offers a glimpse into both historic and new homes. The tour raises funds for Lakewood Elementary School, J.L. Long Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School. Hosted by the…
We are living in an unprecedented time for luxury real estate, as illustrated by this University Park Georgian legacy mansion. Allie Beth Allman’s Alex Perry just listed it for an eye-watering $35 million. Candy and I were recently reminiscing about the days when paying a million dollars for a home was a very big deal.…
As the unprecedented rush to determine the fate of Dallas City Hall unfolds, I’ve been reaching out to the people we should be listening to. Those who possess the education, experience, and knowledge about architecturally significant buildings — architects. This is not a decision that should be made based on economic gain. In fact, it…
It’s not surprising that a smart developer named a Mansfield neighborhood Strawberry Fields and a street Penny Lane. The minute you hear those names, you start to hum the songs and smile. You’ll do the same when you walk into this Penny Lane mansion. That’s because it’s a custom build by people who knew exactly…
