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.

You’ll Fall in Love With This French Eclectic Mansion in University Park

By Karen Eubank / April 12, 2021 /

Texas and France have always had a love affair. The French may not embrace Americans much, but they love Texans. It’s like they view the state as a separate country. And, of course, we are just in awe of everything French, especially French Eclectic architecture. The French influence on our architecture has gone on for…

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Is There Still Time To Find a Vacation Rental?

By Karen Eubank / April 10, 2021 /

You’ve probably had a vacation rental before. Maybe your parents dragged you off to a cabin in Maine every summer when you were growing up. Or perhaps you shared a place on the beach with friends in your college years, or you’ve gone the short-term rental route and stayed in super cool Airbnb’s. Now you…

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A Rail Relic Reborn: How The Katy Trail Caboose Got a New Lease on Life

By Karen Eubank / April 8, 2021 /

Here’s something that’s definitely not bringing up the rear. The Katy Trail Caboose, a wonderful piece of history, is one of the 2021 Preservation Dallas Achievement Award winners. It was submitted by The Friends of the Katy Trail because it’s not only a deserving structure, it’s also a fine example of dedication to preservation and…

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A Very Newellian Easter: The Return of a Hollywood Heights Tradition Signals a New Normal

By Karen Eubank / April 5, 2021 /

You know life is getting back to normal when Hollywood Heights celebrates Easter. This eclectic little neighborhood in East Dallas is where I live, and our holiday celebrations are legendary. When the pandemic struck last March, we all hit the hold button, which was especially difficult for Hollywood Heights. A Sense of Home And Community…

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This Colonial Revival Mansion in Preston Hollow is Fit For Film

By Karen Eubank / April 5, 2021 /

Have I got a hot property for you today! This classic Colonial Revival mansion in Preston Hollow looks like it belongs in a movie. Combine the best parts of the Father of the Bride house and the one from Home Alone, and voila! It’s the mixture that makes the magic. Colonial Revival homes are lovely…

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