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.

Atomic-Ranch Home With 60s Themed Lounge Sets the Bar High for Preservation in Georgetown

By Mimi Perez / May 5, 2026 /

Located outside Austin on the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country, the City of Georgetown is beautiful by many accounts, but a trip to historic downtown Georgetown offers what’s known by travel guides and reviewers as the most beautiful town square in Texas. The 1911 Williamson County Courthouse is a stunning testament to Beaux-Arts…

From Grain Elevator to ‘Wait… What?’: An Epic Home Building Pivot in Minnesota

By Mimi Perez / April 29, 2026 /

Last year I learned how to play the game Mahjong. My friends told me it’s a great game for keeping my mental acuity in good shape. So we’ve been playing at least once a week for the past year. The key to playing this game is developing the ability to pivot.  Mahjong requires you to…

New Dallas Love Field Viewing Spot Gives Plane Watchers a Front-Row Seat

By Mimi Perez / April 28, 2026 /

The reviews are already in for the Dallas Love Field Observation Area, and they’re glowing. “It’s a five out of five!!!” said an excited Raeydon Ramsey, a young airplane enthusiast who attended the ribbon cutting of the Dallas Love Field Observation Area this past Saturday. His father agreed. “I think it’s awesome,” Kevin Ramsey said.…

If You’re Cool with Trolls for Neighbors, This Bridge House Is For You

By Mimi Perez / April 22, 2026 /

“Stunning, one-of-a-kind retreat on 5 private acres. What started as a simple bridge in the 1950s has evolved into an architectural marvel that defies expectation.” What they left off was “Bog monsters can be moody at times. Be careful.” They also left out: “Beware of trolls.” Short, squatty bodies with big butts. It’s understandable that…

Dallas Arts Month Continues With Family Events and New Passport Program

By Mimi Perez / April 21, 2026 /

Dallas Arts Month is halfway through, but there’s still plenty of time to catch the city’s cultural lineup of events. This marks the 13th year for the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture’s monthlong celebration, which spotlights local, national, and international artists (and personally, I think one of the best reasons to live here). “Dallas…