Joanna England

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

Retail Therapy: Deep Discounts Tomorrow at Bernadette Schaeffler Collection Closing Sale

By Joanna England / June 16, 2017 /

While we are going to miss visiting the Bernadette Schaeffler Collection at her Design District digs, we are thrilled about some of the deep discounts — 70 and 80 percent off!  We are nothing if not enablers, so we had to tell you that the Bernadette Schaeffler Collection is open tomorrow for a store closing…

Classic, Updated Craftsman in Sought-After Vickery Place

By Joanna England / June 16, 2017 /

Homes in historic Dallas neighborhoods are selling like hotcakes, mostly for the reason they were preserved in the first place: character. These areas fit a human scale that has long since been rendered incompatible with modernity, but still, that comfortable nostalgia makes them all the more desirable. And while East Dallas is already phenomenally popular,…

Transitional on Villanova Has Spaces Built For Real Life

By Joanna England / June 14, 2017 /

Clean, unfussy, transitional design is hard to come by. It seems that so many new builds miss the mark, with awkward facades and a mish-mash of architectural style. But for those who love clean lines, natural materials, and tons of symmetry, this listing from Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Phillip Murrell is just the ticket. We’re…

The Mortgage Report: Will The Fed Raise Interest Rates This Week?

By Joanna England / June 13, 2017 /

This week, the Fed will decide on whether to raise interest rates, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage). Additionally, is it really better to rent or to own?  He shares his position in today’s Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company. Bob Johnson has…

Coming Soon: Cliff May in Casa View With Original Kitchen Layout

By Joanna England / June 13, 2017 /

During last year’s Casa View Cliff May Home Tour, I couldn’t count how many times I heard someone say something like, “If this home ever comes on the market, I’m putting in an offer.”  If that was you, it’s time to make good on that promise, because Mindy Niehaus, one of the organizers of the…