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.

His Love for Earthy Modern Homes Inspires Research Into Rare Ju-Nel Midcentury Gems

By Karen Eubank / November 7, 2024 /

Mark Weeks became passionate about Ju-Nel homes, designed by Jack Wilson and Lyle Rowley in the 1950s and ’60s, when he purchased one 17 years ago. He was kind enough to share his story with us about not only falling in love with the architecture but also ensuring it endures. By Mark Weeks My wife…

A Case of ‘Jamais Vu’ With An Extraordinary Preston Hollow Contemporary

By Karen Eubank / November 4, 2024 /

Déjà vu is the feeling of being certain you’ve experienced something before, but it’s actually happening for the first time. Well, this extraordinary Preston Hollow contemporary mansion is a situation of jamais vu, which is a phrase we need to adopt in real estate because it happens often. Jamais vu is when you experience something…

The East Dallas Arts District Art Walk and The Left Bank Art Studio Tour

By Karen Eubank / November 3, 2024 /

The Left Bank Art Studio Tour was conceived in 2022 when Hollywood Heights artist Logan Broussard grew weary of waiting around to be invited onto another art tour. He remembered the famous words of New York Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Broussard brought…

Historic Homes, Brilliant Architecture on Display at Lakewood Home Tour on Nov. 9-10

By Karen Eubank / November 2, 2024 /

The 48th Annual Lakewood Home Tour is happening next weekend, on Nov. 9 and 10.  You can always count on seeing great historic homes as well as those by some of our most talented current architects.  Hosted by The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA (LECPTA), the tour raises money primarily for Lakewood Elementary School, J. L.…

Reimagined Spring Creek Modified Ranch Is More Than Just a House

By Karen Eubank / November 2, 2024 /

When I saw this Spring Creek modified ranch, I sensed something different about it immediately. Scrolling to the first interior photo confirmed my suspicions that this was no ordinary flip, so I did my unusual down-the-rabbit hole investigation. The interiors are so flawless that, of course, I went straight to the Maverick Design website mentioned…