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.

Will This Iconic Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House Survive?

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2024 /

This Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House should not be on my endangered property list, but unless a discerning buyer recognizes the significance of this exceptional home, I fear for its future. The responsibility to preserve this historic home is in our hands.  Let’s assume that a clever buyer is reading this post, loves a good…

An Iconic Lakewood Estate With a Surprising Architectural Provenance

By Karen Eubank / May 27, 2024 /

I’m going to ruffle some feathers, so brace yourselves because this iconic Lakewood estate has been attributed to the wrong architect for at least the past seven years. And yes, I’m also guilty of repeating lore and not facts, but I’m going to set the record straight today.  This home has been called one of…

This Vickery Place Craftsman Bungalow is a Unicorn With a Baby

By Karen Eubank / May 25, 2024 /

When Allie Beth Allman’s Catherine Wilson listed this Vickery Place Craftsman bungalow, she rightly called it a unicorn. In our real estate world, a unicorn is a home that is hard to find and highly desirable. This bungalow, with its historic charm, complete updates, and ideal location between Knox-Henderson and Lower Greenville, is a true…

Don’t Miss The Talulah & Hess Warehouse Memorial Day Sale!

By Karen Eubank / May 24, 2024 /

We all know Talulah & Hess is the best neighborhood store in Dallas. What many don’t know is they have a yearly warehouse sale and it’s coming up on Memorial Day.   Talulah & Hess is not just a retail store. It’s a lifestyle boutique. Once you enter, frankly, you never want to leave. They have…

East Dock is an Exciting New Adaptive Reuse Project in East Oak Cliff From Proxy Properties

By Karen Eubank / May 23, 2024 /

One of the most exciting aspects of historic preservation is adaptive reuse. It is the process of preserving a structure built for one purpose and using it for a new purpose. It’s smart, economically and environmentally sound. We are excited to have a guest post today from award-winning architect Alicia Quintans about the exciting new…