Joanna England

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

Great Western Featured Realtor: Pam Daniel Can Help Anyone Go Green

By Joanna England / March 25, 2015 /

With all of the hubbub going on in Travis and Hays County in Central Texas, our state is finally learning the true worth of water. Now that we’ve had day after day after day of rain, and our lakes are rising once again, we have to remember that conservation is key when it comes to…

High Caliber Home: Realtor Micky Carr’s Beautiful Lakewood Transitional

By Joanna England / March 24, 2015 /

You’re probably already thinking, “Wait, this home is owned by a Realtor and is in Lakewood? I bet it’s already under contract.” You’re right, folks. This truly beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath 1936 updated traditional in Gaston Place wasn’t on the market for more than a few days before someone submitted a winning bid. Homes like this…

Embree & Lake Hosts Grand Reopening Benefiting Dwell With Dignity

By Joanna England / March 24, 2015 /

After a getting a new brand, the antique emporium in the Dallas Design District formerly known as Donald J. Embree Antiques celebrated its new moniker with a soiree benefiting Dwell With Dignity last month. The interior design community fell in love with the store, now Embree & Lake, all over again inside its beautiful digs…

PSW Plans Another Dallas Development, This Time it’s Near SMU

By Joanna England / March 23, 2015 /

PSW Homes is slowly changing the face of Dallas neighborhoods it seems, as the Austin-based builder buys up tracts in hot neighborhoods throughout our fair city and redevelops into eco-friendly and attractive housing. The builder just announced a second East Dallas development, a follow-up to the company’s Grove on Lovers Lane neighborhood, that will occupy…

Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Distinguished Architect Tom Kundig

By Joanna England / March 22, 2015 /

Award-winning. Distinguished. Highest honors. Luminary. These are just a few of the ways people describe residential architect Tom Kundig, FAIA. The owner and principal of Seattle’s Olson Kundig Architects, Kundig is known for his distinct style that uses linear and cubic forms that both enhance and embrace the landscape. Kundig will speak at the Dallas…