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.

Surviving Hurricane Harvey: One Family’s Story

By Karen Eubank / September 5, 2017 /

The moment Hurricane Harvey hit, everyone called family and friends to see if they were safe and find out what we could do. My first call was to my friends Suzy and Brian. Brian is a vice president with an energy company. Suzy is a designer and owner of an antique shop. They have two…

Contemporary Spanish Colonial Revival By Robert Elliott Custom Homes

By Karen Eubank / September 4, 2017 /

Stocker Hoestery Montenegro Architects and luxury home builder Robert Elliott are changing the face of custom residential architecture in Dallas. Every time they team up, the result is nothing short of spectacular. Their ideas and execution are fresh, innovative, and timeless. This contemporary Spanish colonial revival at 5807 Park Lane is a shining example of what…

Drink in the Arboreal Views From This Sleek Bluffview Modern

By Karen Eubank / August 31, 2017 /

Perched on a hill and nestled right into a cliff, our Inwood National Bank House of the Week is a Bluffview modern masterpiece. If you value your privacy, love modern architecture, and want to be centrally located, you cannot beat this unique home at 4254 Shorecrest Drive.

Preston Hollow Estate Fit for a Modern Royal Family and Staged to Perfection

By Karen Eubank / August 28, 2017 /

This Preston Hollow estate looks exactly like what I imagine Prince William and Kate would choose if they moved to Dallas. It has all the beauty and elegance of a modern-day castle while remaining family friendly. That’s a hard combination to get right, but builder Joe Kain always gets it right. Kain was brought on board…

Oak Cliff Midcentury Modern Reinvented and Ready for Some Cool Cats!

By Karen Eubank / August 24, 2017 /

  If you’re dreaming of Frank Sinatra singing, “Fly Me To The Moon,” cocktails that are shaken — not stirred, and Palm Springs poolside lounging, we have your next home! Our Inwood National Bank House of the Week at 910 W. Colorado Blvd. is a flawless Oak Cliff midcentury modern that could easily be a…