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.

Ripley Renovations’ Very Own Flawless Munger Place Craftsman

By Karen Eubank / September 11, 2025 /

Travis Ripley began Ripley Renovations in this Munger Place Craftsman. What have I told y’all about buying the home of a builder? Yep. Run to their Realtor and sign that contract instantly. You will never, ever find a better constructed house than the personal home of a builder. Ripley and his wife, Amy developed a…

How ‘The Art of Swedish Death Cleaning’ Started a Trend at CandysDirt

By Karen Eubank / September 10, 2025 /

Watching a funky show called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning gave me hope for actually being able to dig out from under a lifetime of inherited antiques and accessories. I’m most decidedly not a fan of the Marie Kondo method of purging because all my “stuff” gives me joy. I grew up with…

We’ve Added a Dines & Kraft French Tudor to Our Collection of Magnificent Estates Available in East Dallas

By Karen Eubank / September 8, 2025 /

If you’re looking for a luxury historic home that’s on at least half an acre, close to downtown, near water, and has plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, you want to be in East Dallas. There are currently three magnificent estates available in East Dallas that deserve a great deal of attention. I’ve featured two…

Judy Pittman’s Two-Story Warrington Penthouse Can Be Yours!

By Karen Eubank / September 7, 2025 /

The Warrington Penthouse soaring high above Turtle Creek has a history that’s truly unique, and if only those walls could talk! It was originally owned by philanthropist John Erik Jonsson, a co-founder and early president of Texas Instruments who also served as mayor of Dallas from 1964 to 1971. Then, legendary Realtor Judy Pittman purchased…

A Custom Cedar Creek Lakehouse, Perfect for Year-Round Living

By Karen Eubank / September 6, 2025 /

When you live in Texas, there comes a time that I call the lakehouse lightbulb moment. It’s when you are tired of staying with friends, and renting just does not cut it anymore. Your own lake house becomes a necessity because it’s where those important summer and holiday memories are made. Amanda and Randy Crawford…