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.
When I wrote about this Ju-Nel in March, it was with a deep hope that the right person would buy it and restore it to its former glory. I’m glad to report it was not only saved but has also become an absolute Instagram-worthy dream home. For those unfamiliar with Ju-Nel, the company was founded…
When Ruth and Charles Cipione couldn’t find their dream home, they turned to luxury builder Robert Elliott. Together, they created a unique masterpiece. This stunning French Transitional, nestled in the heart of Manchester Downs in North Dallas on over half an acre, has been their idyllic family home for a decade. Now, it can be…
This historic Munger Place Prairie Four-Square once looked like the house all the kids avoid at Halloween. Scary doesn’t even begin to describe the dilapidated home, and I think most of the neighbors assumed it could not be saved. Then Zak and Beth Mailey came along. The Maileys are not new to restoration. In fact,…
This Lake Forest French chateau-inspired home would have been perfect for Candy Evans, but it wasn’t available when she was house hunting. So, lucky you, now you can be her neighbor! I’m not sure there is a bigger vote of confidence for a neighborhood than having the most knowledgeable person in North Texas real estate…
What do you think? Is this an original Craftsman home, maybe built in the 1930s? Is it a remodel? Wrong on both counts! This charmer was taken to the studs by Anam Hashambhai, her husband Aamir, and their team. They completely reimagined it to clearly honor the home’s historic roots and blend it seamlessly into…
