Joanna England

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

Move-In Ready Midway Hills Ranch Has Eclectic Vibe

By Joanna England / September 2, 2016 /

The sellers of this adorable Midway Hills ranch but quite a bit of thought and a lot of work into updating this home, and it shows. Besides the obvious curb appeal, this home is like a Transformer — there’s more than meets the eye. First off, let’s just have a word about the fabulous neighborhood…

Get Plush: Find Cozy Furnishings For Fall at IBB Design Labor Day Sale

By Joanna England / August 31, 2016 /

As it turns out, all of my reading nooks are absolutely rubbish. I’ve been forced to blog and scour the internet for the most amazing homes propped up in my bed. What I really need is a cozy spot in the living room and one in my bedroom — and maybe another in the office,…

Wynnewood Contemporary Has Eye-Catching Views, Sleek Interiors

By Joanna England / August 31, 2016 /

Paul Kirkpatrick finally found a good reason to part with the home he and his partner spent more than a decade carefully improving and perfecting: Mexico. Well, Puerto Vallarta, to be exact. As it turns out, Paul is selling his wonderful Wynnewood contemporary to move there. Permanently. “We have absolutely loved living here and will…

Westlake is one of America’s Priciest Suburbs, But What About Highland Park?

By Joanna England / August 29, 2016 /

Now, we love Westlake, which has one of our favorite gated communities — Vaquero Club. It’s borderline perfection, with sprawling estates with incredible design and execution everywhere you look, plus a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. But, in this list from Veranda, they rank Westlake as the most expensive suburb in Dallas. Yes, we do love…

Nest on Newell Updated to Preserve Period Feel, Features Lush Landscape

By Joanna England / August 26, 2016 /

Can you imagine how gut wrenching it would be to completely transform a home from dilapidated to delectable only to turn around and sell it? I don’t think I have the courage to do it, but I have to applaud John Debner, who has listed his incredible Hollywood Heights home at 502 Newell with Dallas…