Joy Donovan

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

Suzanne Westrum Named New CEO of Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors

By Joy Donovan / February 21, 2024 /

Native Texan Suzanne Westrum has been named CEO of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. Blake Barry, 2024 GFWAR president made the announcement Tuesday. With more than 15 years of real estate experience, Westrum’s previous position was serving as CEO of the Prescott Area Association of Realtors in Prescott, Arizona. During her tenure there,…

With or Without Groundhog’s Shadow, Spring is Coming to The Fort Worth Home & Garden Show

By Joy Donovan / February 13, 2024 /

Regardless of whether the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did or did not see its shadow earlier this month, it seems spring is on its way, and right along with that are spring flowers, spring cleaning, and spring projects. Ideas for all the above will be available at the third annual Fort Worth Home & Garden Show…

White Rock Home Tour Springs into Dallas Tradition

By Joy Donovan / February 9, 2024 /

The rites of spring are celebrated by many people in many ways, from watching daffodils bloom to new Easter frocks. For architect Jessica Stewart Lendvay, her personal spring ritual has become Dallas’ White Rock Home Tour. Stewart Lendvay learned last year — her first year to chair the 16-year tradition — that she is not…

Open Houses Help Valentines Day Shoppers Find Perfect Gift

By Joy Donovan / February 8, 2024 /

Get on it! Valentine’s Day is just next week, so it’s time to buy your sweetie something to show how your heart beats for them. Instead of running to the neighborhood drug store for a nice box of chocolates and a glittery card, a house could be nice. Obviously, there’s a slight difference in price…

Super Bowl Dreams Factor into Open House Choices

By Joy Donovan / February 1, 2024 /

So now we’re down to the big two. The Kansas City Chiefs and The San Francisco 49ers will face each other in the Super Bowl LVIII at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. One red team versus another red team. This will be the big game splashed on TV across the universe. Time…