Joanna England

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

On AIA Dallas Tour, a Contemporary Townhome Development Stands Out

By Joanna England / October 8, 2021 /

This year’s AIA Dallas Tour of Homes is a hybrid virtual/in-person event that will showcase some truly extraordinary architecture not only in Dallas but in Tyler and Denton, too. One particularly intriguing project on this year’s tour is a townhome development designed by Jay Magee and Paul Jankowski, AIA, of Modern Living Dwellings. Right when…

This California Town is The Hidden Gem of Wine Country

By Joanna England / October 8, 2021 /

When it comes to California wine country, Napa and Sonoma Valleys tend to be the star of the show. Fair enough. The area boasts countless world-class wineries, trendy restaurants, and plenty of ritzy accommodations.  However, if you are looking for the hidden gem of California wine country, look no further than Paso Robles. This wine…

Start Spooky Season Right With Tickets to Preservation Dallas’ Fall Cemetery Tour

By Joanna England / October 1, 2021 /

Preservation Dallas has the most interesting architectural tours in town. When we spoke to David Preziosi this summer after picking up our Preservation Dallas Achievement Award, he could not wait to spill about the fall architectural tour that Preservation Dallas had planned. If you’re ready to join some strangers in a cemetery on the day…

Wondering What That Smell is Coming From White Rock Lake?

By Joanna England / September 26, 2021 /

As someone who lives on the east side of White Rock Lake, I’m pretty used to the occasional weird smell emanating from the urban body of water. However, when the second email hit my inbox about a sewage-like odor coming from White Rock Lake, I had to smell it for myself. The Dallas Arboretum is…

‘House Beautiful’ Cuts The Ribbon on Fourth Annual Whole Home in Fredericksburg

By Joanna England / September 24, 2021 /

House Beautiful Magazine and Agave Custom Homes will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting on the 2021 Whole Home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Fredericksburg. This is the magazine’s fourth annual Whole Home project. The 3,600-square-foot home is situated on 10 acres in the Hidden Springs subdivision of Fredericksburg and features the work of eight acclaimed…