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.
I discovered Orr-Reed Wrecking Company in the 1980s during my photo stylist days. A photographer directed me down to a part of town I’d never seen to find a rustic backdrop for a shoot. Little did I know the wonderland I’d find. Behind the brick facade topped by a rusted metal sign, next to a…
Whether you are relocating to Dallas or building a home and need an interim abode for the family, I’ve found a Preston Hollow custom home luxury lease you’ll love! Architect David Stocker, a principal with SHM Architects, designed this 7,064-square-foot home. You may also know them as Stocker, Hoesetrey, Montenegro, one of the most well-respected…
Our continuing series on the 2020 Preservation Achievement Awards presented by Preservation Dallas highlights The Gaston today. The story of The Gaston is inspirational because it is a house that has indeed come full circle. The two-story historic home at 4802 Gaston Avenue began life in 1906 as a single-family residence. In 1925 a young…
There is nowhere else in the world like Texas. I love our no-holds-barred attitude when it comes to luxury home construction. If you want detail, high-end finish out, and the perfect combination of luxury and comfort, I can’t think of a better home than this magnificent Prestons Hollow French country estate. Boots and Bling Think…
What’s next? We’ve got the victory garden up and running. You’ve done a few DIY backyard projects with the kiddos. Now, make an investment that will pay off big time. Build a chicken coop! I can think of no one better to turn to than Farmer Kim. Kim Aman has had plenty of experience with…