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.
Briarwood is quite simply one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Dallas. It lies within the boundaries of Bluffview and was developed on land that was originally a dairy farm. Fortunately, builders have honored the mature trees, and subsequently, this remains one of the most verdant areas of the city. Despite being surrounded by natural beauty…
If you’ve been in Dallas for a while, you will be familiar with the name Caruth. It’s everywhere. You’ll find Caruth Hills and Homeplace, Caruth Haven Lane, and Caruth Terrace, to name a few. The Caruth family’s legacy in this area dates back to 1848. Over the years, they accumulated a vast amount of land,…
There is good news in the preservation world today. First Baptist Dallas Senior Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn said in a video to the congregation late yesterday that the city has approved efforts to begin preserving the historic walls. Success is not a given, but as Lovvorn said in the video, “We will do everything we…
When George and Scotty Kolb came across a historic 16-acre farmstead with eight buildings in various stages of decay, which they found inspirational, they knew they could create a fairytale paradise. They purchased it immediately, named their property Old Hickory Farm, sold off all but four acres, and got to work. What you see today…
True luxury is not about crazy amenities like a basement bowling alley. No, true luxury is about quality and character. These two elements mean a home will last for generations, and this Highland Park Modern Mediterranean is an excellent example of what everyone is seeking today. Sitting on a half-acre corner in the heart of…
