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.
Red Oak, a lovely suburb just 30 minutes south of Dallas, is conveniently located off of Interstate 35E in Ellis County. It’s essentially the same distance from downtown Dallas as McKinney, but you get so much more in Red Oak. With its proximity to major landmarks and amenities, Red Oak offers a unique blend of…
Architect Lloyd Lumpkins and builder Jennifer Duncan have done some impressive work together over the years. Their latest project is a Modern Cape Cod in Preston Hollow that is both inspirational and aspirational. You can tell from the photograph that it’s clear they enjoy working together. “Jennifer is not only creative, she’s also fun, and…
I may start calling Saturday Seven Hundred our Saturday Craftsman feature! There is a reason these are so prolific. They are incredibly well-built and offer such a livable layout. This Lakewood Heights Craftsman Bungalow is absolutely pristine and could not be better located. Lakewood Heights was established in 1914 as a suburb created specifically to…
Do you love a good party and a few spooky and salacious ghost stories? Then you don’t want to miss the upcoming Preservation Dallas Día de los Muertos party and tour of four historic cemeteries next week. Preservation Dallas will kick off the weekend on Friday, October 18, with a Dia de Los Muertos party at…
Although Farmers Branch is truly the best-kept secret in Dallas right now, back in the 1840s, it was the best-known city in Texas. That’s due to the Texan Emigration and Land Company. They took over the Peters Colony in 1844, advertised extensively in Europe, and attracted thousands to settle here. These settlers were astute enough…
