Joy Donovan

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

Architect Charles Dilbeck’s North Texas Designs Focus of Historic Fort Worth’s Public Lecture

By Joy Donovan / October 7, 2025 /

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…

Oakhurst House Has Treehouse Vibes Firmly Rooted in Fort Worth

By Joy Donovan / October 3, 2025 /

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…

The Listing Is Real — Bring Just a Toothbrush to This Arlington Heights Bungalow

By Joy Donovan / September 26, 2025 /

The listing said it was “move-in ready.” Was it? The social media posting read “turnkey.” Are you sure? Here’s the real deal. A house that has had the walls painted, the bathroom tile updated. And the new owner only needs to bring is some shirts, some pants, some shoes and a toothbrush. Open the door…

Dorm, Sweet, Dorm: Where Designer Touches Make the Grade

By Joy Donovan / September 23, 2025 /

Back in the day, going to JCPenney with a roommate to get a matching comforter for a dorm room was really something. Yes, there might have been a color scheme — school colors, maybe blue and yellow or pink and white — to class up the place. Anyone feeling particularly edgy could add a poster…

Cost-Conscious Buyers Might Want To Check Out This Charming Home in Fort Worth

By Joy Donovan / September 22, 2025 /

Entering the housing market and buying a home isn’t as impossible as it may appear. In fact, there’s a perfectly reasonable property in Fort Worth that caught our eye. This is a great opportunity for buyers looking for a great deal. This darling home at 4725 Roxanne Ct. comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and…