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.

Uh-oh: That’s All You Have to Say About This Florida Home (and its Doll Army)

By Mimi Perez / November 13, 2024 /

“Uh-oh” is one of the most diabolical words in the English language. It can be fun and playful such as “Uh-oh spaghetti-O’s, I forgot my car keys.” Or, it can be foreboding to something scary or dangerous such as “Uh-ooohhh.” If someone uses the word uh-oh around you, you absolutely need to go on high…

Beverly Hills Home is the Perfect Place to Numb Your Bum

By Mimi Perez / November 6, 2024 /

Just looking at the house featured in this week’s column makes my butt go numb. I said what I said and I stand by it. Wait until you see this thing. There is little doubt that your butt will go numb. I know such things because I already had this discussion with the Gusman. He…

West Virginia Has the Perfect Post-Halloween Getaway for Witches

By Mimi Perez / October 30, 2024 /

A shout out to all the witches buzzing around with the countdown to Halloween ticking away. I know this is their busy season but have I found a place for them to chill once Halloween is over. This is the perfect location for a nice little girls weekend so they can get some much needed…

Killer Bro Left Nothing to the Imagination in This Tennessee Home

By Mimi Perez / October 23, 2024 /

“Let your imagination run wild” is how the description begins of the house featured in this week’s column. If I or any woman let our imagination run wild we would be strapping on our sneakers and running for dear life. You see, this house was designed by a killer bro. My dachshund legs would be…

Bachman Lake Greenbelt Gets Needed Much-Needed Attention From Friends Group

By Mimi Perez / October 21, 2024 /

Bachman Lake Park is in a renaissance phase and shows no signs of slowing down thanks in large part to the Friends of Bachman Lake (FoBL) — and surrounding West Dallas neighborhoods will reap the benefits. If you have driven near Dallas Love Field Airport, there is little chance that you missed the airport’s construction…