Joanna England

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

With Oak Cliff Gateway Rezoning, What Will More Density do to Oak Cliff’s Personality?

By Joanna England / October 27, 2014 /

One of the largest rezoning proposals in Dallas history, the Oak Cliff Gateway is a tremendous effort to polish and brighten North Oak Cliff’s more public face that has been several years in the making But not everyone sees the Gateway plan as the best way to redevelop Oak Cliff. Its lack of building standards…

Inwood Mortgage Home of the Week: Gorgeous Thoughtfully Remodeled Tudor in Kessler Park Has Class and Value

By Joanna England / October 24, 2014 /

We are so excited about all of the cool home tours coming up, with the Preservation Dallas “Grounds For Preservation” Home Tour this weekend and the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Nov. 1-2. (Don’t forget to enter our drawing for the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, because we’re giving away three pairs of tickets to…

Gorgeous Sparkman Club Traditional Feels Modern Inside, Has Epic Pool Outside

By Joanna England / October 24, 2014 /

I love how this home blends texture and style so effortlessly. From the front of this home in Sparkman Club Estates, you would think that it’s just your average 1960s traditional ranch. A rambler with perhaps a few updates, but nothing dramatic, nothing special. Of course, that’s where you’d be absolutely wrong! Surprises are behind…

Mayor Rawlings to Kick Off Arlington Hall 75th Anniversary Tomorrow

By Joanna England / October 23, 2014 /

Tomorrow, Dallas will celebrate a landmark that has stood the test of time. The jewel of Lee Park, Arlington Hall is one of the most recognizable structures in the Turtle Creek area, and this gorgeous structure will celebrate its 75th anniversary this weekend. To kick things off, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, along with councilmember Philip Kingston…

Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to The AIA Dallas Tour of Homes!

By Joanna England / October 23, 2014 /

This year we are upping the ante: We have THREE PAIRS of tickets to give away to the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes. This annual showcase of award-winning architecture throughout Dallas will feature some incredible homes designed by Dallas architects. The tour, which is Nov. 1-2, is one of the most popular home tours of…