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.
The Preservation Dallas Annual Achievement Awards recognize preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration efforts. They also remind us of what we take for granted. One of the most significant buildings that I think many of us have taken for granted is the Fair Park Federal Building (now known as the Tower Building), designed by Donald Nelson, the…
This English Arts and Crafts Revival has garnered considerable attention over the years, especially when it was listed in 2019. At that time, media outlets reported that none other than King Charles III, who was still Prince Charles at the time, found it “utterly appealing.” That is practically a royal warrant! So, how did a…
This Casa Linda Forest Midcentury Modern ranch hits the market on Monday, but you’re getting an exclusive sneak peek today. Not only is the neighborhood a hidden gem, but Sharon Hodges and her husband Stanley Duren have made spectacular updates to the house. You may have heard of Casa View Shopping Center, but I’m betting…
Buying a home is not just about the house itself. This Kings Highway Craftsman bungalow, for instance, is absolute perfection. It’s been completely and tastefully updated, and that is a big win. But buying a home means buying into a community — and that community is what turns a house into a home. Updating a…
Each year, Preservation Dallas recognizes the people who have gone above and beyond in preserving our built heritage. Whether it’s rescuing a rare Pueblo Revival from the wrecking ball, breathing new life into a neglected 1927 hotel, or gut-renovating a historic commercial building for adaptive reuse, Dallas’s historic preservation community perseveres. They bring recognition to…
