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.

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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This Lake Highlands Estates Classy Casa is For Lease!

By Karen Eubank / April 3, 2021 /

It’s hard enough to find a home to purchase in Lake Highlands Estates. Locating one for lease is akin to discovering the proverbial needle in a haystack. But we’ve done it, and it’s quite the find. Lake Highland Estates is one of those neighborhoods that has long been sought after because of its proximity to…

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The Daisy Polk Inn Might Just Be The Finest Arts And Crafts Home in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / April 1, 2021 /

When I walked into the Daisy Polk Inn more than 20 years ago, I didn’t realize I was stepping into history. My friend and former pharmacist, A. Wayne Falcone, knew I had a passion for historic homes and wrote about them, so he invited me to visit his Miss Daisy. It’s one of the loveliest…

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A Sophisticated Turtle Creek Contemporary

By Karen Eubank / March 29, 2021 /

We’ve written about this Turtle Creek contemporary before, but whoa, has it been transformed. It’s always exciting when one of the Park Bridge Court homes hits the market because there are so few, and they are all exquisite. Park Bridge Court was developed in the late 1970s and quickly became an enclave of cutting-edge architecture.…

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