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.
Visiting Munger Place is like stepping back in time. Prairie Foursquare homes with broad porches line the tree-shaded streets. Neighbors know each other, there are always events, and the feeling of community is palpable. On Saturday, you can experience all of this at the Munger Place Wine Walk and Home Tour. Munger Place History Munger…
When Kent Stainback noticed luxury residential leasing opportunities in the Park Cities were nonexistent, he decided to take action. “The Dallas-Fort Worth market grew by 153,000 people last year,” Stainback said. “Any time the suburbs grow, it puts pressure on inner-city locations so land in Dallas is becoming increasingly valuable. We wanted to do as…
What is it about a courtyard that makes us feel instantly at home? The moment I saw this French Acadian beauty, I wanted to walk through that arched entry, sit down in the courtyard, and spend the afternoon sipping something lovely. I’m not alone in loving courtyards. Every country since 6400 BC has embraced the…
Winning one of the new legacy business awards from Preservation Dallas can be challenging because the full committee has to agree. But when Preservation Associate Palmer Bradshaw proposed the breakfast spot he’s been coming to since he was a child, there was simply no contest. Thanks to Bradshaw’s nomination, Kuby’s Sausage House and European Market…
We may have reached the tipping point in the Park Cities as signs of momentum against demolishing history in the area are budding. Case in point: This 1926 Colonial designed by Hal Thomson stands as evidence that preservation works and is now a hot commodity. We’ve seen so many historic homes come down that those…
