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.

The Only Thing Missing From This ’80s Mall-Inspired House Is You. For Sure

By Mimi Perez / December 18, 2024 /

Ring, ring. Ring, ring. “Hello?” “It’s the 1980s calling. Do you want to go to the mall?” “Will Hollywood Video, Waldenbooks, and Gadzooks be there?” “Oh yes and their friends Wicks ‘N’ Sticks, Orange Julius, and Radio Shack will be there too. So are you in?” “For sure. You had me at ‘It’s the 1980s.’”…

Forget the House and the Chaos, This NY Home Has the Most Incredible Purple Velvet Couch

By Mimi Perez / December 11, 2024 /

Okay my lovelies, I know you are trying to figure out what to get me for Christmas. Perhaps in the past I have asked for a house or two — and maybe, just maybe, that was a little unrealistic. Maybe. This year though, I have made it really easy for you. Oh baby. Just so…

This Malibu Home Will Poke Your Eye Out With All the Triangles

By Mimi Perez / December 4, 2024 /

What do you get when you combine geometry and DIY home design? A house that resembles some futuristic airport that will poke your eye out. Really, there are so many triangles in this house, you will poke your eye out.  What is worse is that this house does not have the fun aspect of airports…

Santa Claus Dropping in at Bachman Lake Park to Kick Off Christmas Season

By Mimi Perez / November 29, 2024 /

Santa Claus will be making his first stop in Dallas at Bachman Lake Park to kick off the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 1 Sponsored by the Friends of Bachman Lake (F0BL), the free event is meant to draw families from West Dallas neighborhoods. Whether you have children or fur babies, Santa will be available…

Wine Barrel Cabins in Fredericksburg Make for a Fun and Relaxing Getaway

By Mimi Perez / November 28, 2024 /

While known for its world-class shopping and incredible dining, Fredericksburg has always been known for its wine. The oldest winery in the Texas Hill Country dates back to the 1970s. With Bell Mountain Vineyards plowing the road those to come, wineries did not permanently make the Texas Hill Country home until the 1990s. There has…