Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Explore This Oglesby-Inspired Oaklawn Retreat

By Daniel Lalley / March 3, 2023 /

If you’re looking to post up in one of the most popping Dallas neighborhoods, the Oaklawn area might be your best bet. Just north of Uptown, with nearby highway access to everywhere, Oaklawn attracts some of the city’s most incredible retail, dining, and amenities. For this week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood…

Suburb Sunday: It Doesn’t Get More Up-and-Coming Than The Colony

By Daniel Lalley / February 26, 2023 /

On the northwest tip of DFW, The Colony sits as an ode to expansion. What was once little more than wide open plains and lakeshore vistas is now home to some of our region’s top attractions. With the launch of Grandscape and a whole district of distinct retail, dining, entertainment venues, and even a Truck…

This Ridgewood Park Near Lakewood Has a Backyard Full of Fun

By Daniel Lalley / February 24, 2023 /

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank takes us to the East Dallas neighborhood of Ridgewood Park near Lakewood. Residents in this quaint community enjoy a variety of activities like jogging around White Rock Lake or bowling at the historic Lakewood Theater. There’s also no shortage of local shops, restaurants,…

Dallas Designers Embrace Technology to Build Homes Outside The Box

By Daniel Lalley / February 20, 2023 /

Architectural design exists in a perpetual state of progress, and two Dallas designers are already leveraging state-of-the-art tools to create incredible experiences even before construction. Design Through a Whole New Lens At just 23 years old, Ori Matisse Evans is an accomplished cinematographer and Experience Designer at VLK Architects of North Texas. With a background…

Suburb Sunday: Frisco Homes Make for Happy Folks

By Daniel Lalley / February 19, 2023 /

Just 40 minutes north of Downtown Dallas, one of our region’s most newsworthy suburbs sits like an oasis for easy living. For years, Frisco has been an up-and-comer in terms of culture, cuisine, shopping, and entertainment. What was once little more than wide-open farmland is now the home to over 200,000 residents. In fact, since…