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.
When the Gusman and I moved to Dallas in 1995, we lived in a duplex behind the Lovers Lane Antique Market. Behind their building was a massive statue of Daniel Boone that was for sale. Because of the fence that separated our street from their property, we could only see Daniel Boone from the shoulders…
One of the more enjoyable aspects of our daughter furthering her education in the northeast was attending parents’ weekend at her respective schools during autumn. The crisp temperatures were a great change of pace from the spicy summers we have in Texas. The topper though, was seeing the beautiful fall foliage. All the photos I…
There are a lot of hot neighborhoods in Dallas, but we don’t mean the kind booming with growth. A recent study found parts of Dallas with fewer trees and more pavement are 12 to 14 degrees hotter than surrounding areas. The culprits? Roads, roofs, and parking lots. These impervious surfaces can trap 95% of the…
“This home is in immaculate condition and being sold As Is.” What do those words mean to you, my lovely readers, the majority of whom are masters of the real estate world? Until today, I thought immaculate meant spotlessly clean or containing no flaws. Apparently I was wrong. Hard to believe I know. Here’s another…
Hey Oak Lawn and Uptown neighbors, come here for a minute. Reverchon Park and Baseball Park is getting a new public art piece and the city wants your input. Oh yeah, one more thing, they would also like for you to be involved in the selection process. “We are asking people in the community for…
