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 Reinvented Texas Modern in Highland Park

By Karen Eubank / June 8, 2020 /

This Texas Modern home in Highland Park is exciting on so many levels. Not the least of which is the home’s history. It was originally built in 1967 for John Frederick Skelton Jr. and his wife Doris. Fred, as he was known, worked for the Texas Power and Light Company for 45 years, eventually becoming…

A Preston Hollow Luxury Estate to Satisfy Every Craving

By Karen Eubank / June 7, 2020 /

This Preston Hollow luxury estate is like a delicious meal in a Michelin three-star restaurant. It’s exceptional, distinctive, skillfully crafted, and satisfies every craving. Don’t dawdle and think this beauty will stick around, because our luxury market is moving fast! Estate properties are being snapped up left, right, and center. But, they must offer everything,…

Uphold Designs is the Best Kept Secret in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / June 7, 2020 /

I’m letting you in on something big. I know you’ve wondered who interior designers, brand name linen companies, and luxury stagers turn to for one-of-a-kind designs. It’s Uphold Designs. They are responsible for some of the most beautiful, innovative designs, furniture, and upholstery in America. You can take a photo of any piece of furniture…

This Preston Hollow New Custom Contemporary is Exceptional

By Karen Eubank / June 6, 2020 /

It’s tough to find a luxury lease anywhere these days and even more of a challenge in a great area like Preston Hollow. So, when this new custom contemporary popped up this week, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Of course, it’s gorgeous, but it’s the thought that has gone into it that…

Adaptive Reuse Gives New Life to This Historic Colonial Mansion

By Karen Eubank / June 4, 2020 /

When my editor asked me to write about this classic, historic Colonial Revival mansion in Austin, she said, “I know this piece is right for you. I just don’t know why.” She may be psychic. I used to live a 10-minute walk from this home during my college years at The University of Texas. I…