Joy Donovan

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

A Couple’s Indoor-Outdoor Vision Created This Oak Cliff Modernist Gem

By Joy Donovan / July 10, 2026 /

When two minds are put together, they can yield spectacular creations — like the special house at 6652 Talbot Parkway in Oak Cliff. This Texas Modernist home, circa 1969, is credited to architect Robert Davies. In fact, it was his own home, so he certainly must have thought it was a fantastic house. It holds…

These Bryan Place Townhomes Deserve a Double-Take

By Joy Donovan / July 9, 2026 /

Here is the scoop on a rare real estate opportunity that’ll have buyers doing a double-take. News of side-by-side townhomes hitting the market simultaneously is a lot like an architectural double play… twice as exciting as a single. But that’s the story behind 1429 Caddo St. Units F and G in Dallas’ hip, urban Bryan…

Eagle Mountain Lake House Is One Way to Escape North Texas’ Summer Sizzle

By Joy Donovan / July 7, 2026 /

We have officially reached the time of the year when hot weather game plans are critical. How to stay cool occupies a lot of our everyday thoughts. We park even farther from the store’s front door if we’re lucky enough to nab a parking spot. We decided eating salad for dinner is much preferable to…

Former Fort Worth Restaurateurs Leave Their Mark on This Oakhurst Home

By Joy Donovan / July 3, 2026 /

The 1948 house now on the market in Fort Worth’s Oakhurst neighborhood retains all the charm of a midcentury home. But tucked inside is a chef-designed kitchen built for serious cooking. Former restaurateurs own the charmer at 2012 W. Lotus Ave., and you can see their culinary pedigree inside. The kitchen isn’t the typical midcentury…

A $10M Marvel Offers Sky-High Views in Fort Worth’s Riverhills

By Joy Donovan / June 30, 2026 /

The term “curb appeal” hardly seems adequate for this 6,780-square-foot contemporary home at 3736 Aviemore in southwest Fort Worth. Listed for $9.995 million after a major price reduction, the house feels more like a modern sculpture of stone and glass than a traditional residence. But the views from inside are just as striking. The main…