Joy Donovan

Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.

Retail Hellos and Goodbyes Happening in Fort Worth

By Joy Donovan / October 28, 2025 /

Doors are opening, while other doors have closed in Fort Worth, where there’s a lot on the business scene to keep up with. Keeping up with it, well, it can keep you on your toes. Some of us are tickled absolutely pink that Lilly Pulitzer has opened its golden doors at The Shops at Clearfork…

Tradition Meets Modern Living in This Redefined Ridglea Home

By Joy Donovan / October 22, 2025 /

Ridglea, one of Fort Worth’s most beloved neighborhoods, is known for its tree-lined streets, rolling hills, timeless architecture and easy charm. There’s some pride that goes along with this neighborhood’s lovely reputation and a prime example is this updated four-bedroom, two-bath home that delivers the curb appeal to keep up with the neighborhood’s popularity. The…

Camelot in Colleyville: A 14-Acre Future Kingdom Awaits

By Joy Donovan / October 21, 2025 /

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…

A Keller Two-Story Makes a Modern Statement in Black and White

By Joy Donovan / October 17, 2025 /

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.…

Take Advantage of This Extraordinary Euless Moment

By Joy Donovan / October 11, 2025 /

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…