Joanna England

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

Vacation Home Week: There’s No Better Time For Fractional Ownership in Santa Fe

By Joanna England / August 19, 2014 /

Santa Fe is one of my favorite rubber-tire escapes. I can get there in about 9 hours (10-plus if we make a stop in Amarillo and Cline’s Corners), and it’s worth every minute in the car. The thought has struck me lately that maybe it’s a good idea to consider a vacation home in Santa…

Want to Live Near Transit? New Ebby.com Tool Tells You Where to Make Tracks

By Joanna England / August 18, 2014 /

Commuting time is a huge factor for many homebuyers, and mass transit is making strides for people who commute without cars. If you’ve had a hard time deciding on a home due to limited information about trains and buses, your home search just got easier. The timing is perfect, too, as DART rail reaches from…

Pushing The Envelope: Stephan Sardone Uses Unusual Techniques to Build Style and Substance

By Joanna England / August 18, 2014 /

What stands out the most about Stephan Sardone‘s project on Stanwood in Casa Linda Forest is the homeowner. Not that Sardone isn’t a very talented builder and contractor, as he very much is. It’s that Larry Paschall, AIA, is a co-founder of HPD Architecture and straddles the lines of client and co-worker to collaborator, as…

Whether You’re Selling or Staying, Don’t Neglect Your Garage, Says Designer Kim Armstrong

By Joanna England / August 15, 2014 /

  By Kim Armstrong Interior Designer, Kim Armstrong Interior Design It is said that “a kitchen is the heart of the home,” “kitchens and baths sell homes,” and “if you’re going to do any upgrades, put your money into the kitchen.” This is not breaking news! So what is it that will separate your home…

Contemporary Home On Lake Lewisville Has Luxury Interiors and Stunning Water Views

By Joanna England / August 15, 2014 /

Today’s Friday Five Hundred comes to your eyeballs from Little Elm, and it’s a lake side 1980s soft contemporary to get your weekend mojo going. Perfect as a main residence or a place to while away your spare hours with a boatload of friends, admiring the gorgeous sunsets over Lake Lewisville. It’s rare to find…