Joanna England

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

Meet Dean Fearing Tomorrow at Anteks Curated in Preston Center, Enter to Win a Night at 505 Ranch

By Joanna England / October 20, 2015 /

We love the luxurious, rustic wares and accessories so perfectly selected by Jason Lenox at Anteks Curated. Unique selections, a peppering of proven crowd pleasers such as Camp Hero belts out of NYC, Beretta backpack/briefcase, Ralph Lauren embroidered jackets, and so much more. If that’s not reason enough to get out to Anteks Curated tomorrow, then…

Bringing Sexy Back: Turtle Creek Townhome is Just What Your Love Life Needs

By Joanna England / October 20, 2015 /

Way back when, I had a friend who referred to his sleek, modern apartment as his “sexy dojo.” He was very much into creating a space that made him feel happy and alive — a spot where he wouldn’t think twice about inviting a lady friend back to for a nightcap. Some people need a…

Is The Rent Too D*mn High? Dallas Rental Rates Are Headed Up

By Joanna England / October 19, 2015 /

Why are so many investors hot on Dallas apartments? Why are more people choosing to become landlords instead of selling their homes after moving to a new one? It might have something to do with demand for rentals and rates inching skyward. In fact, RentRange has Dallas/Fort Worth ranked at the No. 9 spot for…

Preservation Dallas Fall Architectural Tour Features Talked-About Spanish-Style Mansion in Oak Cliff

By Joanna England / October 16, 2015 /

I have long been a fan of the Preservation Dallas home tours, as they tend to feature truly stunning restorations in Dallas. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to go, this is the year. The Preservation Dallas Fall Architectural Tour will include the Binsford Home. It’s the Spanish-style mansion that was going to be…

Restored Victorian Farmhouse in Waxahachie Was a Serendipitous Buy

By Joanna England / October 16, 2015 /

When Christopher Roberts closed on 802 Brown Street in downtown Waxahachie on July 9, 2013, he celebrated both getting the keys to the historic Victorian and his birthday. As it turns out, on July 9, 1913, the second owners of this house were getting the keys to that same house, too. Talk about serendipity. Roberts…