Joanna England

Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.

How to Keep Your Home if You’ve Been Furloughed or Laid Off

By Joanna England / January 14, 2019 /

To all the talented journalists and Dallas Morning News employees that were handed pink slips recently: I know how overwhelming this feels. When I was suddenly laid off from the same publication in 2009, I felt unmoored and somewhat lost. You will find a way to move on, though, so hang in there. The advice offered…

Seeking a Cozy Abode? This Kessler Square Tudor Fits The Bill

By Joanna England / January 9, 2019 /

Though it’s unlikely to find any snow outside your home during a Texas winter, that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the Danish concept of hygge, which has gained popularity in our culture recently. Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), which means “to cherish oneself; to keep or make oneself snug” is though to be the etymological origin for the English word “hug,”…

What Makes a Listing a High Caliber Home?

By Joanna England / January 2, 2019 /

For a lot of people, Friday is their favorite day of the week. It’s the precipice before the weekend — two blessed days off! But for me, my favorite day of the week is Wednesday because it’s the day I get to bring to you, our dear readers, our High Caliber Home of the Week…

Best of 2018: Fort Worth Friday

By Joanna England / December 28, 2018 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…

Best of 2018: High Caliber Home of the Week

By Joanna England / December 26, 2018 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…