Joy Donovan
Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.
That spot called Camelot was no regular place. It was a realm the queens, kings and knights frolicked. Forests, gardens and waterways were part of the draw to the place. Queen Guinevere, King Authur and Sir Lancelot called it home, and there was a certain amount of prestige that came with the enchanted spot. It’s…
White house and black roof set the tone. If the black, gray, and white trend is what a homebuyer is looking for, here’s the house. If the listing needs to be under $600,000, here’s the house. If the school district needs to be top-notch, here’s the house. Open the door at 1914 Overlook Ridge Dr.…
Euless is having itself a moment. Once referred to as “Useless, Texas,” the North Texas suburb is glammed up and ready to go toe-to-toe with any of the ‘burbs between Fort Worth and Dallas. The Tarrant County city of more than 61,000 has a lot more going on now. The immensely popular Glade Parks retail…
The Western Hills Hotel, known as a trend-setting icon, once stood on what was considered the far western edge of Fort Worth. Although demolished now, this 1951 hotel was revolutionary, attracting national attention. Its notoriety was owed to architect trailblazer Charles Dilbeck, the hotel’s brilliant designer. Dilbeck’s bold lines and modern concept even earned the…
Anyone looking for a tree-mendous house should tap the brakes at 1429 Bluebonnet Drive in Fort Worth’s charming Oakhurst neighborhood. The house is built on a hill, which makes the property’s trees a stunning focal point and an outdoor-lover’s nirvana with its well-established perennial landscaping. Those perennials and the automated sprinkler system have made this…
