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.

House Hunting? Put This Bishop Arts District Craftsman at The Top of Your List!

By Karen Eubank / November 30, 2024 /

House-hunting always starts with a laundry list of desires. If yours includes a historic, charming, trendy neighborhood with off-the-charts walkability, this Bishop Arts District Craftsman could be your next home! You’ll often hear that Bishop Arts is our Brooklyn. No, it’s a lot cooler. It has the same historic charm and diverse cultural and creative…

Your Historic Tile Fireplace Could Be Worth Thousands!

By Karen Eubank / November 28, 2024 /

Historic homes, especially in East Dallas and Oak Cliff, are full of some of the most incredible detail. There are unique features, like painted wall murals, detailed ironwork, and plaster log decorative ceiling beams. But it’s the obvious features like historic tile fireplace surrounds and hearths that are often dismissed and, horror of horrors, painted…

This Normandy Estates French Country Manor Has the Best Entertaining Setup We’ve Ever Seen

By Karen Eubank / November 26, 2024 /

Normandy Estates, nestled in the heart of West Plano, is an exclusive luxury neighborhood that sets the standard for others to follow. Starside Custom Builders have crafted a European-inspired residential community that is a testament to their unparalleled vision. Spanning 75 acres of picturesque landscapes, including tree-lined creeks, rolling hills, and a serene fishing lake,…

There is Nothing Like Walt Garrison’s Luxury Cowboy Compound in Argyle

By Karen Eubank / November 25, 2024 /

If you know anything about the Dallas Cowboys football team’s history or the professional rodeo circuit, you will recognize the name Walt Garrison. Whether or not you are familiar with this legendary player and rodeo professional, you’re going to want to see his luxury cowboy compound. There is simply nothing else in Texas that can…

Edward Baum and Diane Cheatham’s Urban Ranch Duplex Concept Stands the Test of Time

By Karen Eubank / November 23, 2024 /

You can always spot a home designed by an architect, no matter how simple. In fact, often, simplicity is the dead giveaway. That’s certainly what made me stop and start scrolling because this Urban Ranch is both refreshing and shocking in its simplicity. It’s refreshing because, seriously, where can you find a one-story home in…