Joanna England

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

Friday Five Hundred: Sacrifice Nothing With This Allen Home

By Joanna England / July 24, 2015 /

Sometimes homes have little, niggling things that bother you. Perhaps it’s a 1950s post-war with a laundry area in the kitchen. Maybe it’s an ugly color combination of backsplash and countertops in a bathroom. Or perhaps it’s a master suite with no bathtub. Rarely do I come by a home that is priced less than…

East Village Association Posts Court Victory in Battle Over Cityplace Sam’s Club

By Joanna England / July 24, 2015 /

A new decision on the proposed Sam’s Club at Cityplace is giving the East Village Association reason to celebrate. Robert Wilonsky has the news on the Fifth District Court of Appeals’ memorandum, ordering the case back to trial court. It’s a blow to city staff, which argued that the neighborhood association has no standing to…

Guardian Angels: ‘Dynamic Duo’ Trey and Kim Rabon Make a Team You Can Trust

By Joanna England / July 23, 2015 /

It’s one thing to be married to your job, but what if you work with the person you’re married to? Spending all day at the office with your spouse and then spending evenings and weekends at home has to be a drain, right? Not for Trey and Kim Rabon, who have become experts in maintaining…

Bold Transitional Interiors And Luxury Finishes Make This Tatum Brown Custom Home Stand Out

By Joanna England / July 22, 2015 /

There’s a reason that Tatum Brown Custom Homes are some of the most sought-after and prized new builds in the Park Cities. Not only is the finish-out of each contemporary and transitional masterpiece absolutely without equal, but they remain completely ageless, not showing the nicks and craters you’d often find from lesser-quality construction. And when…

Jumpstart Your Remodel in July in Time For a Happier Holiday, Says Bruce Graf

By Joanna England / July 22, 2015 /

By Diane Feffer Special Contributor It’s time to start thinking about the holiday season, and whether your kitchen and living areas are ready to play host. We met up with Bruce Graf, a home remodeler with 30-plus years of experience. He explains why July is the perfect month to start planning your home remodel project,…