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.
If there is one architectural style that Dallas loves, it’s Midcentury Modern. It’s captivated us for decades because it resonates on multiple levels — and this timeless home is an excellent example of why we love the style. Out of the many reasons these homes are so hot is that one-story living is in high…
I almost fell out of my chair when Dave Perry-Miller’s Realtor Amy Timmerman sent me photos of this Japanese-inspired Midcentury Modern home in the Highland Meadows neighborhood of Lake Highlands. I also learned a new design word, Japandi. Japandi, a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian styles, marries the elements of two influential philosophies: wabi-sabi and hygge.…
In 2016, this Preston Hollow French Provincial was named one of D Magazine’s 10 Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas. It was designed by architect Pat Ford, principal of Rogers-Ford, who was named a D Best Architect for three consecutive years. With Dale Travis of Travis & Travis Custom Builders as the contractor, this home’s outstanding…
If you’re looking for a luxury home and can’t seem to find the right one, perhaps you are not looking in the right place! There are plenty of what I like to think of as secret spots, and one of those is in Addison. This sleek contemporary on Celestial Road, for instance, is about a…
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…
