Joanna England

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

Tudor in Belmont Addition Offers Unrivaled Amenities And Style

By Joanna England / March 14, 2018 /

During the turn of the century, Tudor-style architecture was the barometer of a family’s wealth and class. If they could afford to build a large Tudor-style home, they had arrived. Many of the original Tudor-style homes in Dallas once played host to some of society’s most famed families, but rarely do you see this style…

Reimagined Ranch Stuns With Magazine-Worthy Interiors

By Joanna England / March 10, 2018 /

Any real estate agent will tell you that the top three most important things in a house are “location, location, location” in that order. And sure, this Caruth Meadows ranch on East University has a location that many buyers dream about. But it is so much more than that.  What stands out about 6335 E.…

Casual Comfort: University Park Home Offers Relaxing Atmosphere, Great Upgrades

By Joanna England / March 9, 2018 /

Sure, the Park Cities is full of great houses. Some of them are extremely ornate and exceptionally luxurious, perfect for impressive entertaining. But rarely do we hear about the great, livable, easy-to-love houses that families crave. Full-featured and unfussy, this University Park listing from Travis-Lee Moore of Century 21 Nathan Grace Fine Homes and Estates…

Kanju Interiors Showcases High-End African Art at SXSW

By Joanna England / March 8, 2018 /

Meg Bartos knows Africa better than most people. In a typical year, the Hockaday and SMU alum splits her time between Africa and the U.S., visiting tradesmen and artisans that supply Kanju Interiors — her Design District showroom — with myriad treasures carefully crafted by hand. But this is more of a passion project for…

A Modern Home For Art and Life in Kessler Woods

By Joanna England / March 7, 2018 /

You’ve probably heard us fawn over this spectacular development of modern, sustainable architecture in Oak Cliff called Kessler Woods. It’s an enclave full of gorgeous homes designed and built by a who’s who of modern architecture and construction. The materials selections are amazing, as is the landscaping and views from the immense panes of glass…