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.

What’s June’s Best Buy? A Fully Updated Vickery Place Craftsman

By Karen Eubank / June 21, 2025 /

Vickery Place is a historic Dallas neighborhood platted by the Works-Coleman Land Company in 1911. Their vision was to transform farmland into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Dallas. With streetcar access and proximity to downtown, it became highly sought-after very quickly. I think they’d be quite pleased to see that Vickery Place remains…

Preservation Dallas Names Treanor Architect Greg Johnston as 2025 Board President

By Karen Eubank / June 19, 2025 /

Preservation Dallas has named Greg Johnston as their new board president. Johnston brings a wealth of experience in historic preservation and a strong working knowledge of the organization. He has been a board member and treasurer for Preservation and is a long-term member of the Landmark Commission’s Swiss Avenue Historic District Task Force and, more…

An Impeccable Art House Condo Designed by Lionel Morrison and Renovated by Cliff Welch

By Karen Eubank / June 17, 2025 /

The Art House condos, designed by architect Lionel Morrison, were cutting-edge when they were completed in 2004. It’s a testament to Morrison’s genius that, 21 years later, this eight-unit building remains ahead of its time.  Finding an architecturally significant, completely updated luxury condo in the heart of Dallas is like finding the proverbial needle in…

Leveling Up With Desinor Custom Homes

By Karen Eubank / June 16, 2025 /

Junior Desinor never ceases to amaze me. Some people are born energetic, but Desinor gives new meaning to the word. When you build your first company in college, flip your first house at age 18, obtain your real estate license at 21, and your broker’s license at 23, you can see what I mean about…

This Classic Park Lane Mansion Is Perfectly Revived for 2025

By Karen Eubank / June 16, 2025 /

Park Lane in the heart of Old Preston Hollow has long been one of the most coveted streets in Dallas. It has been home to some of our most visible philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.  Even Hollywood recognized Park Lane as THE place to live. Dallas, the iconic television show set in our fair city, chose…