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.

A Sleek Scandinavian Modern in Westlake Ranch Sets a New Bar for Luxury

By Karen Eubank / June 30, 2025 /

Westlake Ranch never ceases to amaze and inspire me. And when I spotted this Scandinavian Modern design, I thought, “Finally.” We have plenty of homes inspired by French, Italian, and Spanish architecture, but we’ve been behind the curve when it comes to embracing Scandinavian residential builds. I don’t know why. Just look at the beautiful…

Surprise! This Hollywood Heights Charmer Is a Mullet House

By Karen Eubank / June 28, 2025 /

In Hollywood Heights, the homes are rapidly becoming mullets, and that’s a good thing! They are all business in the front and a total party in the back. Or, to put it in more sensible terms, in a conservation district like Hollywood Heights, you can’t change the front of your home or the first third…

This Custom Hillcrest Estates Modern by Josh Zielke Has Beauty and Brains

By Karen Eubank / June 26, 2025 /

Hillcrest Estates is one of those hidden gem neighborhoods where you’re in the heart of Dallas yet feel completely off the beaten path. If you are not familiar with it, that’s by design. Our publisher Candy Evans moved here from Park Lane years ago. “To me, it’s the best location in Dallas,” Evans said. “It’s…

Another Fabulous Ju-Nel Drops TONIGHT!

By Karen Eubank / June 26, 2025 /

This rediscovered Ju-Nel home in Sylvania Dells was completed in 1962 and sold to Richard and Jane Hoierman for $32,000. The Hoiermans owned the house until 2007 when they sold it to the Niemann family. So, two owners in 65 years tells you all you need to know. It goes live tonight, and it will go…

You Can Own a Strait Lane Modernist With Quite the Architectural Provenance

By Karen Eubank / June 23, 2025 /

Strait Lane has been one of our millionaire miles for decades. Name a mover and shaker, from Ross Perot to Kenny and Lisa Troutt to Phil Romano, Andy Beal, and Dirk Nowitzki, they’ve all lived here. Now you too can live here in this Strait Lane Modernist designed by two of our most respected architects,…