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.

Never Judge a Colonial Revival by Its Facade

By Karen Eubank / March 2, 2020 /

This Colonial Revival in the heart of Old Preston Hollow has everything we love about a house, and a lot more! Don’t be fooled by that traditional facade. Let’s start with the location. Ask around. Most people will tell you there is no better place to live. You have serious privacy and great neighbors. If…

Carlos Vega’s East Kessler Contemporary Isn’t a Boring White Box

By Karen Eubank / February 24, 2020 /

I know what you’re thinking — “Karen does not write about ordinary white box houses.” I have news for you. There is nothing ordinary about this East Kessler contemporary home. Credit architect Carlos Vega with ensuring that the word ordinary belongs nowhere near this splendid home. Vega grew up in a contemporary house in Mexico…

When is a Dilbeck a Dilbeck?

By Karen Eubank / February 18, 2020 /

Is this a Dilbeck? That is the question. So, I’ve been on quite the treasure hunt these past few days. As you can imagine our feet are held to the fire if a reader believes we have gotten anything wrong. We are not just whistling Dixie around here and swilling champagne, well occasionally we are.…

A Reimagined Vaquero Estate By David Stocker and Barry Williams

By Karen Eubank / February 17, 2020 /

Talk about 2020 vision. Put together a smart client, architect David Stocker and designer Barry Williams and the result is this stunning Vaquero Estate.

It’s All in the Family at Childress Furniture and Fabrics

By Karen Eubank / February 13, 2020 /

The Childress family has been in the upholstery and fabric business for decades. They keep it all in the family and that’s the secret of their success.