Joy Donovan

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

The Zebra House Earned Its Stripes in Colleyville History

By Joy Donovan / December 16, 2022 /

Once upon a time, there lived a zebra named Buddy. Buddy roamed free on more than 10 acres in the magical land of Colleyville. The children living in the Colleyville bubble would beg their mothers who drove golden SUV chariots to drive by the hilltop land in hopes of catching a glimpse of Buddy the…

Designer Traci Connell Shows How to Dress up Your Home For The Season at The Stone Collection

By Joy Donovan / December 16, 2022 /

Changing clothes with the seasons in Texas only makes sense. Throw on a t-shirt with those jeans in the summer, a dark sweater with them in the fall, a coat in winter, and a pastel sweater in the spring. Taking it one step further can mean adjusting makeup shades a tad darker or maybe switching…

Christmas Lights 2022: Flashy Lights, Disco Santa, Lots of Music Create North Richland Hills Chaos

By Joy Donovan / December 12, 2022 /

In our Christmas Lights 2022 special feature, we spotlight Curry Christmas Chaos in North Richland Hills.

Christmas Lights 2022: Lights on Fort Worth’s Trail Creek Drive Makes One Singular Sensation

By Joy Donovan / December 9, 2022 /

In our Christmas Lights 2022 special feature, we spotlight 4941 Trail Creek Drive in Fort Worth.

This Historic Estate Near Downtown Grapevine Marries Past With Present

By Joy Donovan / December 2, 2022 /

Owning a piece of history and enjoying modern amenities aren’t mutually exclusive. An example is on the market in North Texas. The historic Boone Lipscomb House in Grapevine tells an interesting story of marrying its roots to up-to-date conveniences. The combo makes it a perfect home for those interested in the past yet living in…