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.

Discover Northeast Dallas’ Hidden Pocket of Midcentury Moderns at This Architecture Tour

By Karen Eubank / October 23, 2025 /

This Saturday, you have an extraordinary opportunity to discover the homes, architects, and history of the Midcentury Modern enclaves of Mediterranean Gardens and Sylvania Dells. The guided tour, led by Michael Thomas, Director of the Highland Meadows Preservation Foundation, and Jessica Stewart Lendvay, AIA, promises to be an enriching experience. For those unfamiliar, Sylvania Dells…

Available for the First Time, This Sharif-Munir Preston Trails Estate Was Built to Last

By Karen Eubank / October 22, 2025 /

Sharif-Munir Custom Homes has been creating exceptional homes like this Preston Trails estate for over 45 years. When it comes to timeless luxury and superb residential construction, few builders match the skill, knowledge, and experience level of Sharif-Munir, which is why their homes seldom come to the market. So, it’s noteworthy that this Preston Trails…

Ghosts of Dallas Past: Brad Ford Smith Brings the City’s Lesser-Known Ghosts to Life with Art

By Karen Eubank / October 21, 2025 /

Do you know where to find a ghost in Dallas? We’ve all heard the most popular tales like the Lady of White Rock Lake and the Jilted Bride of the Adolphus Hotel. However, artist and art conservator, Brad Ford Smith, has taken us a step further on the ghost hunting path. His new book Where…

You Can Own the Ultimate JanMar Midcentury Modern If You Move Fast

By Karen Eubank / October 20, 2025 /

When we wrote about this 1959 JanMar Midcentury Modern Ranch five years ago, we never imagined its potential. But Jessa and Alex Stevens did. They’d been living in Philadelphia and moved to Dallas when the pandemic began. If you remember, the real estate market was crazy then. Jessa flew down with a couple of houses…

The Most Glamorous Kessler Park Tudor You’ve Ever Seen

By Karen Eubank / October 18, 2025 /

As Kylie Kelce would say, “I’m not gonna lie.” You’ve never seen anything like this glamorous Kessler Park Tudor in Oak Cliff. It’s a unique blend of Hollywood glamour, intricate detail, and a touch of whimsy, making it a Tudor unlike any other. When Dale Miner and Winfield Moore found this 1927 historic home perched…