Joanna England

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

Fort Worth Realtor Stabbed to Death In Office, Police Say Suspect Knew Victim, Have Leads on Perp

By Joanna England / December 31, 2013 /

It’s absolutely terrifying to know that anyone can make their way into an open real estate office and then stab a person repeatedly. Even scarier that it can happen in broad daylight at 4 p.m.

That’s what happened to Fort Worth Realtor Suzanne Parsons, a well-loved businesswoman who worked out of the RE/MAX office on Heritage Parkway and was considered a great friend and overall nice person.

What's In For 2014? Bernadette Schaeffler Says Minimalist Bauhaus Style Is Here to Stay

By Joanna England / December 31, 2013 /

We’ve seen a renaissance of sorts when it comes to modern decor, but more homeowners and designers are moving away from cold and overly linear motifs to warmer versions. Bernadette Schaeffler, owner of her eponymous design showroom near downtown, thinks the minimalist Bauhaus style is here to stay, but adding antiques and texture can bring…

What’s In For 2014? Bernadette Schaeffler Says Minimalist Bauhaus Style Is Here to Stay

By Joanna England / December 31, 2013 /

We’ve seen a renaissance of sorts when it comes to modern decor, but more homeowners and designers are moving away from cold and overly linear motifs to warmer versions. Bernadette Schaeffler, owner of her eponymous design showroom near downtown, thinks the minimalist Bauhaus style is here to stay, but adding antiques and texture can bring…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Stunning Midcentury Modern on Eustis With Updates And an Absolutely Unique Fireplace

By Joanna England / December 31, 2013 /

Its Dec. 31, 2013 and technically, it’s still the “Year of the Midcentury Modern,” as I dubbed it yesterday. No better way to go out than to feature another great mid-mod on Eustis, an East Dallas street known for its midcentury architecture. 8506 Eustis is a very cool mid-mod that has some really insane features,…

Year In Review: CandysDirt.com Top Listings For 2013 Were Modern, Renovated, And Snatched Up Fast

By Joanna England / December 30, 2013 /

I am going to declare 2013 the year of the Midcentury Modern. Tons of amazing mid-mods went on the market this year, and some incredible historic properties were listed, too. This was an amazing year for real estate in pretty much every price range, with a frenzied spring season, and strong summer, and unprecedented growth.…