Joy Donovan
Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.
While the creatures aren’t stirring, not even a mouse, the stockings must be hung by the chimney with care. We’re hoping, you know, that St. Nicholas will be here. It’s been well documented that Santa and Mrs. Claus have their North Pole home in order, including a fireplace. St. Nick knows it’s just so sad…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, right? Lights are tracing rooflines throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and this being Texas, subtlety ain’t part of the deal around here. Christmas light gawking is as traditional as hot chocolate and poinsettias. When it comes to Christmas lights, boundaries are nonexistent. Bigger is better, more is…
Deck the halls, y’all, and if you’re not decking your own halls, there are ways to just relax and admire all the halls of others. For the next two weekends, halls, walls, mantles, and corners will be decked out in Colleyville and Southlake. Beautiful homes will be open for public inspection of trees, stockings, garland,…
Buying a house comes with a lot to consider, such as how many bedrooms, how long is the work commute, what’s the neighborhood vibe, and where will the antique armoire go. Then for a lot of people who are practical, there’s another big consideration: just where will the Christmas tree go? No one wants to…
Thanksgiving, with its turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie is followed very quickly by other big events. The day after Thanksgiving, as we all know, is otherwise known as Black Friday. Now that busy day is followed by Small Business Saturday. So Sunday can be a day to regroup and prepare for the next day —…