Joy Donovan

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

Sam Artz Blazes His Own Path with Artz Landscape Designs

By Joy Donovan / October 8, 2023 /

Sam Artz, president and principal designer of Artz Landscape Designs, uses team and sports metaphors a lot when he speaks. As such, you might hear him talk about having “the right team” or “when each player knows his position.” But the origin story of Artz Landscape Designs is more like a rock and roll band…

Housing Prices Got You Down? These Open Houses Check The Affordability Box on Your Want List

By Joy Donovan / October 5, 2023 /

Only those living under really big rocks are unaware of the vast increases in North Texas housing prices in the past few years. Here’s an illustration. In August, the median home price in Tarrant County was $335,000 according to statistics from the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. That figure is less than the previous…

Get Lost in a Grapevine’s Corn Maze For Fall Fun

By Joy Donovan / September 29, 2023 /

Next in a series: North Texas cities, towns, and neighborhoods celebrate fall with all the gusto of people who have suffered through a Texas summer, and we are here to let you know about the best area fall festivals, Oktoberfests, pumpkin patches, and Halloween fun over the next several weeks. Today, we’re covering a family tradition…

Ready For Your Own White House? These Open Houses Offer Plenty of Options

By Joy Donovan / September 28, 2023 /

These days, a white house seems to be a big trend in every neighborhood. But at the same time, others have been around for decades, such as The White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Can a classic be a trend, too? Bright and clean-looking, white goes with everything and anything. It’s easy to work…

Living The High Life is an Easy Choice in Dallas With Multiple Ways to Buy in HALL Arts Residences

By Joy Donovan / September 25, 2023 /

Let’s talk about a lifestyle: Sophisticated. Luxurious. Cosmopolitan. Glamorous, even. Yes, friends, let’s talk about HALL Arts Residences. It’s most definitely a lifestyle at 1747 Leonard Street in the Dallas Arts District. What’s not to like? There’s a 24/7 concierge, swimming pool, fitness studio (just a gym wouldn’t do), a pet spa (because Fifi needs…