Joy Donovan
Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.
Anyone lucky enough to get the playhouse named Hide and Peak, a part of the 30th annual Parade of Playhouses, will be set up for hours of imaginative and creative fun. “Everything was based on pure play,” said architect Patricio Sanchez, part of the team working on this unique playhouse that is part of the…
If outdoor entertaining is your idea of fun, this backyard in Bedford is ready for the invitations to be sent. Whether you’re hosting a mimosa-filled brunch, twilight cocktail parties, or chargrilled steak dinners, this yard will provide the beautiful backdrop. The 12-month floral plan, designed by Colleyville’s Unique Landscaping, ensures all four seasons are vibrant…
What if your commute from home to your office was just a matter of a staircase? Think of the time saved or the long-gone miles on our ever-more-congested North Texas highways. Think of the stress reduction achieved from not white-knuckling it through stop-and-go traffic. Think of never having to put gas in your car again.…
Spanish Revival architecture is dramatic and certainly popular in North Texas. Those white stucco walls, red clay tile roofs, arched doorways, and wrought iron details give it a Hollywood vibe that’s both romantic and distinctive. Popular in the 1920s during Hollywood’s Golden Age, the architectural style is still found in Florida, California, and, of course,…
Don your oversized sunglasses and walk ever-so-elegantly when you step through the front door of the newly listed house at 1720 Western Ave. in Fort Worth. Hold on to your pillbox hat — this front door was once owned by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Just as elegant and sophisticated as she was, this…
