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.
Every week, when I scan the beautiful new listings, one always stands out. This week, it’s a Cape Cod-inspired New Traditional from New Leaf Custom Homes. What struck me first was the facade, and that’s not always the case. I generally give it three or four photos before I make a decision, but this house,…
Imagine a life where your car stays in the garage most of the week. This Bryan Place garden home offers just that — a perfect blend of urban living and convenience. With its incredible walkability and move-in-ready status, it’s a home that promises a stress-free, car-free lifestyle in a great neighborhood. This East Dallas urban…
It takes a village to keep our built heritage intact, and every year, Preservation Dallas honors that village at its Annual Preservation Achievement Awards Ceremony. This year marks the 26th when a small group of intrepid volunteers and an even smaller staff have worked diligently to ensure those individuals and companies that preserve our heritage…
There are some pretty astonishing homes in Dallas. The Nimmo Glass House on Ricks Circle will always be in the top ten. It was a custom home built for owners who wanted the ultimate escape with excellent proximity to downtown Dallas. There’s no better location than Hillcrest Estate’s Ricks Circle, because it offers estate-sized living. …
It’s probably a good bet that only my preservation and Midcentury Modern readers have heard of the Mediterranean Gardens neighborhood. That’s about to change. Dallas AD EX, the Architecture and Design Exchange, opens a new exhibit on Tuesday, May 6. “Preserving Tomorrow: Rediscovering Dallas’ Mediterranean Gardens Neighborhood” will run through July 6 at the AD EX,…
