Joy Donovan

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

Coffee, Tea, or Hostess College? Braniff International Hostess College is a Trip Back to Groovier Times

By Joy Donovan / March 20, 2023 /

Oh, if these walls could talk. The secrets and gossip that must have seeped into the walls at 2801 Wycliff Ave. in Dallas surely would make a bestseller. And if you’re ready to put an ear to the sheetrock, the Dallas building once known as the Braniff International Hostess College is up for sale again.…

Lakewood Heights Modern is a ‘Big Wabi-Sabi Texas Welcome’ on The White Rock Home Tour

By Joy Donovan / March 18, 2023 /

The landscape and hardscape leading up to 6325 Vanderbilt Ave. in Dallas hints at what’s inside the modern home of Taylor and Nick Thurmond, one of five fabulous homes on the 15th annual White Rock Home Tour. Their Lakewood Heights residence in East Dallas stands out in a neighborhood of architecturally eclectic homes. One of…

Forget Packing Your Swimsuit, Skip The Dude Ranch, And Enjoy Spring Break at Home

By Joy Donovan / March 16, 2023 /

Spring break! Ready for some fun in the sun and pool parties? Riding horseback in the country? A round of golf followed by libations on the 19th hole? Of course, you are. But wait … airline cancellations and noisy crowds can find you rethinking the madness. Time to start thinking about spring break 2024 or…

Here’s a Tip-Off: Former Mavericks Player Seth Curry Trades Dallas Nest For Other Nets

By Joy Donovan / March 14, 2023 /

You can live like royalty — NBA royalty — by living in a contemporary castle at 6507 Tulip Lane in Dallas. Yes, basketball royalty Seth Curry and Callie Rivers Curry have put their North Dallas home on the market for $3,595,330.   Seth, who played for the Dallas Mavericks from 2016 to 2018, is the…

Clean Lines, Lots of Light Ready for Buyers Seeking Contemporary Living

By Joy Donovan / March 9, 2023 /

Contemporary architecture could mean a lot of things. People know it when they see it, and architectural authorities can define it. And it’s on the “most-wanted” list of some of today’s homebuyers. Fortunately, North Texas has plenty of offerings for buyers wanting the sleek contemporary look with all the up-to-date features. Here are three contemporary…