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.

Business in the Front, Party in the Back at This Winnetka Heights Craftsman Bungalow

By Karen Eubank / April 5, 2025 /

Let’s talk about the best of both worlds: this 1930 Winnetka Heights Craftsman bungalow offers great original charm, and it’s party central once you step out the back door. Former owners completely updated the home and were careful to preserve original details, such as its built-in glass-front bookcases, stained-glass windows, and French doors. With a…

Join Rusty, Oakland Cemetery’s Canine Protector, for a Historic Dedication on Saturday

By Karen Eubank / April 4, 2025 /

Oakland Cemetery has become known for a handsome, strawberry-blond, very good boy named Rusty.  Cemetery administrator Monica Newbury knows everyone loves a good dog tale. When she began including photos of Rusty on the cemetery’s Facebook page, interest in Rusty and this historic South Dallas resting place swelled. Over the past few years, that interest…

On the Right Track: The Lasting Impact of Trolley Stop Shops and Streetcar Apartments

By Karen Eubank / April 3, 2025 /

By Jim Anderson Jim Anderson’s final installation on trolley life in Dallas lends insight into some special buildings that have been beautifully adapted for our needs today. Catch up on last week’s edition, “Streetcars in Dallas Get Electric!“ In the 1920s, the Dallas streetcar system spawned an architectural icon unique to Dallas: The trolley stop…

Living Large in a Luxury Lakeview Haven on Lewisville Lake

By Karen Eubank / March 31, 2025 /

We’ve found the perfect home overlooking Lewisville Lake. It’s so far from a typical lake house that it deserves a category of its own. I think luxury lakeview haven strikes the right chord. Lake homes are made for family and friends. They should be private, secure, and expansive enough to accommodate all those weekend guests…

Piping Hot Lower Greenville Tudor Cottage Is Electric!

By Karen Eubank / March 29, 2025 /

House hunting can be daunting. Luckily, you have CandysDirt.com to do the heavy lifting for you. When I tell you this Lower Greenville Tudor cottage is hot, believe me. Looking at hundreds of homes a week, I can tell you this one will fly off the market, so if you want it, you better move…