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.

Stunning Refresh Makes White Rock Lake Iconic Modern Farmhouse Even Better

By Karen Eubank / October 4, 2018 /

If you’ve lived around White Rock Lake for long, you’ll recognize this iconic modern farmhouse at 7291 Williamson Road. It’s located just before you make the turn into the lake, out in the middle of a field that backs up to the woods. A few years ago, you might have caught a glimpse of The…

The Hidden Glass House on Turtle Creek

By Karen Eubank / October 1, 2018 /

There’s a little neighborhood you’d be hard pressed to find unless you were looking for it. Nestled in a slim strip of nature that backs up to the Katy Trail, it’s home to our Monday Morning Millionaire at 2706 Turtle Creek Boulevard—the most wonderful glass house you are ever going to find, anywhere in the…

Dilbeck Renovated Ranch on Lakewood’s Blue Fair Lake

By Karen Eubank / September 22, 2018 /

Our Saturday Six Hundred is a lovely Charles Dilbeck renovated ranch at 6731 Lakefair Circle, and it perfectly illustrates the name of the neighborhood. We seldom think about why a neighborhood carries a particular name. Lakewood seems straightforward enough. It’s near White Rock Lake, and it’s heavily wooded. However, what many people don’t realize is…

Magnificently Renovated Swiss Avenue English Arts and Crafts Eclectic Tudor

By Karen Eubank / September 13, 2018 /

Our Inwood Home of the Week is an English Arts and Crafts movement stunner at 5816 Swiss Avenue, and it has a pretty serious fan base. Before all of you jump on me and say this is an Eclectic Tudor, yes, absolutely it is. But let’s learn a bit, shall we?

The Hidden Hillcrest New England Cottage in a Woodland Wonderland

By Karen Eubank / September 10, 2018 /

You are in for a treat today. I have the most incredible account of this hidden Hillcrest Road New England cottage at 11525 Hillcrest Road because the couple responsible for the renovations kept meticulous notes. Grab a second cuppa, and settle in dear readers. This is one special property.