Mimi Perez

Mimi Perez is a freelance writer and photographer for CandysDirt.com who lives in the Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood located in northwest Dallas.

Mermaids, Manatees and Dolphins Await You in this Florid-iest Florida Home in Weeki Wachee

By Mimi Perez / December 17, 2025 /

A long time friend was enchanted with mermaids. From the tailfin to the lore of mermaids in general, being a mermaid, swimming with mermaids was something she always wanted to do. Bingo! Now that we’re on the same page, I’ll continue. Now, being a woman in her mid-40s she thought her opportunity to swim with…

This Granbury Oasis Will Make Living Like a Hallmark Christmas Movie a Luxurious Reality

By Mimi Perez / December 16, 2025 /

A good friend of mine just loves, loves, loooovvveeessss Hallmark Christmas movies. She simply cannot get enough of them. You know the movies I’m talking about. Typically, some city slicker returns home for Christmas to the quaint little hometown from whence they broke free so many years earlier, only to fall in love with a…

Too Much of a Good Thing Is Not A Concern Owners Had When Picking the Wallpaper

By Mimi Perez / December 10, 2025 /

My dear ‘ol Granny used to say there can be too much of a good thing. It was usually while I was enjoying a cookie or a piece of cake. Even as a child, Mimi loved her baked goods. That gif is so on point I can’t even begin to tell you. I’m laughing to…

Dallas Love Field Expansion Has $2.3 Billion Price Tag; Plans Not Finalized for Mockingbird Lane

By Mimi Perez / December 9, 2025 /

The expansion planned for Dallas Love Field Airport is estimated to cost between $2.3 and $2.5 billion. The one element of the project that will have the most impact on the surrounding neighborhoods, businesses, and traffic is still undecided.  During a July public meeting of the Dallas Love Field “Love What’s Next” 2025 masterplan, leaders…

Even with an Almighty Sense of Humor, Jesus Would Find this Alabama Home a Bit Much

By Mimi Perez / December 3, 2025 /

In honor of the Christmas season, I found a house to feature this week that recognizes and fully embraces the “reason for the season.” No, no, I’m not talking about Santa. I’m talking about J-Man, Señor Savior, the Babe in search of a manger. That’s right. I’m talking about Jesus. Okay, this is not exactly…