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.
Lake homes have changed drastically over the past few years. No longer are we seeing simple rustic getaways. Now, lake living looks just like city living. Notable builders, architects, and interior designers are sought after to create the ultimate retreat where lifelong memories can be made. And this Long Cove family retreat in Henderson County…
Lake living is rapidly surpassing city life in Texas. Why not enjoy full-time what most have only on weekends and summers? If you can work from home and want to spend more time with your family, lake life is the answer. This Waterford Point home offers everything you’re looking for and provides access to what…
It’s always a delight to see a historic home like this Kings Highway Craftsman get a new lease on life. The reason we still have charming original architecture in Dallas is largely due to the introduction of conservation districts. When neighbors became alarmed at encroaching development and started to see lovely, affordable homes bite the…
We generally equate the work of Charles Dilbeck with charming, somewhat quirky residential design. However, if you venture over to 610 W. Jefferson Blvd, you will find one of his most significant works — the El Ranchito restaurant, built in 1947 as Red Bryan’s Smokehouse. Preservation Dallas is honoring this example of Dilbeck’s commercial work…
We don’t often see innovative, architect-designed custom homes like this Modern Craftsman, especially one that offers the tranquil resort-like feel of Seaside, Florida. And we seldom understand how well a house lives unless we are lucky enough to have an owner show us. Gail Hackney did just that, and now we all want to be…
