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.

Friday Five Hundred: A Mad Men-era Lake Gardens Home Don Draper Would Enjoy

By Karen Eubank / February 26, 2016 /

I miss Don Draper, badly, especially when I see a home that would suit him during his early years, before he was about to teach the world to sing in three-part harmony. I think he and Betty would have been super happy hanging out by the pool and grilling burgers at 10450 Lake Gardens Drive.…

Greenway Parks Mid-Mod Two Story is a Classic Contemporary Catch

By Karen Eubank / February 25, 2016 /

Greenway Parks is a distinctive Dallas neighborhood, to say the least. It’s included in The National Register of Historic Places, has received The Neighborhood Achievement Award from Preservation Dallas and was chosen as one of Texas’ 25 Best Places by the Texas Society of Architects. That’s some pedigree. It’s also nestled between Bluffview and the…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Lakewood Tudor is a Rare Opportunity to Own a Grand Original

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2016 /

One of the most beautiful Tudor homes in Lakewood just hit the market Friday. If you’ve ever lusted after one of these gorgeous original houses, this is a rare opportunity to own a grand 1927 beauty that has all the classic elements intact. Nancy Johnson of Dave Perry-Miller & Associates has listed 6907 Lakewood Blvd.…

Friday Five Hundred: Hollywood Santa Monica Tudor Gets Subtle Makeover With Smashing Results

By Karen Eubank / February 19, 2016 /

When I saw this charming 1938 Hollywood Santa Monica Tudor, I didn’t even recognize it as the same adorable cottage, at 6804 Vivian Avenue, that I’d written about three years ago. I couldn’t put my finger on why I failed to remember it, as the prominent leaded window with stained glass accents is such a…

Barrow Durrett’s Latest Preston Hollow Custom Home Masterpiece

By Karen Eubank / February 18, 2016 /

Let’s face it, Barrow Durrett knows what appeals to Dallas buyers. Their latest custom home at 6335 Pemberton Drive, designed by Fusch Architects, ticks every box and then some. They consistently build properties that hit the mark, not only in construction and style, but also in finish-out and amenities. Any builder that has the foresight to…