Joy Donovan

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

Swinging ’60s Turtle Creek Condo with Skyline View Brings Cocktail Hour Glam

By Joy Donovan / March 17, 2026 /

Imagine this…a martini shaker on a bar cart…a sleek, low-slung sofa…a little Henry Mancini on the stereo…and a killer view of the Dallas skyline. No, this is not Taylor Sheridan’s latest hit TV series, but it’s a lot more like the show “Mad Men.” These early 1960s vibes are radiating out of the very glamorous…

Fort Worth House Builds its Own Tradition in Arlington Heights Neighborhood

By Joy Donovan / March 13, 2026 /

Hey, here’s a house that stands out. While most of the houses in the 76107 ZIP Code show off all their 60-to-80-year-old charm, the house on the market at 5630 Birchman Ave. in Fort Worth is a mere puppy of a house, only 10 years old, compared to the older ones surrounding. Yes, this house…

Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s ‘Garden of Yes’ Family Space Set for November Opening

By Joy Donovan / March 10, 2026 /

November is the date set for the long-awaited Baker Martin Family Garden, a much-anticipated addition to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, a favorite destination in the city. Construction is nearing completion of the two-acre garden within the larger garden, dedicated to families to explore nature. Children, especially, will be allowed green space to roam, play,…

Escape Big-City Life for This Azle Log Cabin

By Joy Donovan / March 6, 2026 /

Anyone dreaming of escaping horn honking and neighbors living too close might think a little cabin in the woods is the perfect break from big-city life. Here’s your answer — a literal log cabin. Now on the market is a one‑of‑a‑kind custom log home tucked into a quiet, dead-end street at 424 Inwood Road in…

This Weatherford Address Comes with California Vibe

By Joy Donovan / March 3, 2026 /

If escaping to California sunshine sounds tempting, take a look at the house at 701 Terrace Dr. in Weatherford. Its cactus garden landscaping sets the scene that looks a lot like Santa Barbara, and the bold turquoise mailbox and matching front door can convince someone they’ve found the Pacific coast. “People have described this as…