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.

In Bermuda Dunes, Find a House Designed For Divas, by Divas

By Mimi Perez / September 14, 2022 /

The house featured in this week’s column served as an inspiration. Never before has a house moved me to action the way this home did. Allow me to explain. I was waiting for a flight at Boston Logan Airport. I had found a quiet spot where I could start working on my column. Earbuds in…

Cottage Castle is Not Fine With the Little Lady

By Mimi Perez / September 7, 2022 /

Once upon a time, there was a happy couple that was looking to buy a home. “Now honey, a man’s home is his castle and I want to buy a castle,” he said in his deepest, burliest voice. “A castle? Noooo. I was hoping for a cute little cottage that is warm and cozy,” she…

Get Ready to Have Your Timbers Shivered on This Houseboat Fit For a Swashbuckler

By Mimi Perez / September 1, 2022 /

Virginia is for lovers but it is also for scallywags, saucy serving wenches, and pirate ships. If the pirate’s life has ever called to you, then you need to reach out to Capt. Dan Corder. “Capt. Dan” has refurbished 33 ships in a pirate theme and his latest creation is on the market right now for $49K…

Dog Crate House Asks ‘What The Shih Tzu?’

By Mimi Perez / August 31, 2022 /

In January 2020 we adopted a rescue dog. He had just turned one. He is half Corgi, half Chihuahua, half shepherd, half Lord knows what else. (No, we didn’t major in math.) He is a side-sitter. He has a long, tubular body with exceptionally stubby legs. We named him Hazel.  Do I need to say…

Pirate Ship May Float Your Vacation Boat

By Mimi Perez / August 25, 2022 /

Virginia is for lovers but it is also for scallywags, saucy serving wenches and pirate ships. If the pirate’s life has ever called to you, then you need to reach out to Capt. Dan Corder. “Capt. Dan” has refurbished 33 ships in a pirate theme and his latest creation is on the market right now…