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.
Neighborhoods like Winnetka Heights are such a breath of fresh air. Since it’s a historic district, buyers can be assured of a cohesive look and that a giant two-story box will never spring up next to their charming Craftsman. The neighborhood was dubbed Dallas’ Ideal Suburb by the developer back in 1911. It became Dallas’…
When the Lakewood Conservation District expansion passed, we all breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the homes that make Lakewood, well, Lakewood would be protected. Unfortunately, the expansion district did not go as far as preservationists had hoped. Some of the most significant homes have no protection. That is, sadly, the case with Lakewood’s Bossom…
If you think you need to leave town to go fishing every day, think again. This completely updated 1950s Midcentury Modern classic sits on a fully stocked lake with a boathouse about a block north of Preston Hollow in the bucolic North Lake Estates neighborhood. If you know, you know. Originally built for commercial real…
Ravinia Heights has the charm of Little Forest Hills with the topography of Bluffview, but at a much more affordable price point. Homes are set well back from the road, so it’s quiet and private. Architectural styles here vary from 1920s Tudor cottages to cool 1950s midcentury ranches, like this one on South Ravinia Street.…
Preservation Dallas presents the 27th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards on May 7. These awards honor inspiring projects and people who work diligently to preserve our built heritage. As usual, they showcase an outstanding group of winners. It’s not surprising that Steel Toe Stiletto is being recognized again this year. In fact, this will be the…
