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 Oscars Are This Sunday and This Michigan Penthouse Is a Contender for Most Dramatic

By Mimi Perez / March 11, 2026 /

The Oscars, that’s right, the granddaddy of all awards shows is coming up this Sunday. I love the Oscars. It is such a dramatic production. All these former theatre kids actually grew up to be actors and now there’s a chance to win an award. That is what I call a good time. Okay, so…

Deadline Approaching for Love Your Block Grants in Dallas Neighborhoods

By Mimi Perez / March 10, 2026 /

All it takes to revitalize a neighborhood is a good idea and some funding. For residents who have the idea but not the funding, there’s still time to apply for a Love Your Block mini-grant aimed at supporting community-led projects. The deadline to submit a grant proposal is Sunday, March 15. Now in its second…

This Canadian Home Could Pass for a Nevada Bordello with Hot Pink, Satin Walls, Eh?

By Mimi Perez / March 4, 2026 /

Canada has a nice disposition. They are mild-mannered people. With all their “eh?” and calling people “hosers,” they are similar to our most reliable neighbor who always makes sure they put the lids on their trashcans so nothing blows out and makes a mess. Love, love, love Canadians. That is why when I saw the…

‘It’s Not an Option to Do Nothing’: Dallas Advances Pedestrian Safety Plans for Lovers Lane

By Mimi Perez / February 25, 2026 /

Plans to give Lovers Lane some much-needed love kicked off this month as the Dallas Transportation & Public Works Department (TPW) began a year-long study on the best way to make Lovers Lane more pedestrian and bicycle friendly from Lomo Alto Drive to Lemmon Avenue. The study and work, which will be a several-year-long endeavor,…

I Have Seen the Light, and It’s Time to Leave This Jam-Packed South Carolina Home

By Mimi Perez / February 25, 2026 /

Something I often do when I’m writing about these WTF homes is I forget to include a photo of the exterior. You know, the curb appeal. My lovely editor, Shelby Skrhak, has to go back and include that picture for me. She does that so you delightful people can see the calm before the storm.…