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.

Affordable in Rochester? Yes. Understandable? Not Even Close.

By Mimi Perez / June 24, 2026 /

The first time I looked at the photos of this week’s Wednesday WTF home, I felt as though some big, hairy space alien had picked me up with their mind powers and shook me like a ragdoll. Then, they twirled me around like a street corner arrow advertising a new sub shop. Once their arms…

Round Top Has the Oldest July 4th Celebration and One of the Most Luxurious Homes in the City

By Mimi Perez / June 23, 2026 /

With all the tiny town swagger it can muster, Round Top, Texas, hosted its first July 4th celebration in 1851. It boasts to be the oldest Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. Just to give you an idea of the fun they have celebrating the holiday, the parade kicks off with a cannon…

When Retirement Beckons, There’s Always This Pasadena Hobbit House

By Mimi Perez / June 17, 2026 /

So the Gusman and I have been talking more about retirement lately. The majority of our conversations have been around how we both no longer want to work. We want the money but not the labor. We’ve Googled “money for no work” and the answer has been unsatisfactory. Neither one of us think we’re being…

This Houston Penthouse Pairs High-Rise Living With a Golfer’s Dream Course Nearby

By Mimi Perez / June 16, 2026 /

For the father who has everything, what could be a better pairing than great golf on a gorgeous morning under the big, blue Texas sky? Try pairing it with luxury living, and the words you’re looking for are “Yes, please.” According to GolfDigest, Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity ranks as the top golf course…

Whoever Taught Arts and Crafts in Bell Buckle, Tennessee Deserves a Raise. Meet the Star Student.

By Mimi Perez / June 10, 2026 /

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the recreation center in Bell Buckle, Tennessee has one heck of an arts and crafts class. The star pupil in that class is the owner of the house featured in this week’s column and woo doggy are their talents on display. It does not…