Joanna England

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

Thursday Three Hundred: Glenridge Estates Mid-Century is Swoon-Worthy Inside and Out!

By Joanna England / December 19, 2013 /

Built in 1951 and recently renovated, this Glenridge Estates Midcentury is just what you need to forget Icemaggedon 2013. Forget the crazy weather, broken limbs, insane wait times to talk to an Oncor representatives, and just grab a cup of coffee and think calming thoughts while you check out this gorgeous home. With three bedrooms…

Can You Buy a House With Bitcoin? Alternative Currencies on the Rise As Realtors Market Homes to Tech-Savvy Set

By Joanna England / December 18, 2013 /

This Hamptons home can be yours for $799,000, or 1,445 in Bitcoin … wait, that’s 1,444 in Bitcoin … no, it’s 1,445. Yeah, 1,445. While the value of Bitcoin, an alternative currency launched in 2009, is still wildly fluctuating, the novelty isn’t. But this listing, a Southampton, NY, cottage owned by Phillip Preuss, isn’t the…

Help a Homeless Pet For The Holidays: Rescue Seeks Digs For Dallas Dogs This Christmas

By Joanna England / December 18, 2013 /

We think homes full of love and pets sell faster than their empty counterparts, so why not give it a go this Christmas and help a needy dog find a warm spot to rest? Dallas Pets Alive is looking for fosters for two dogs whose full-time fosters for a brief stint this Christmas holiday. You…

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Sweet Frisco ISD Home Backs Up to Greenbelt and Lake

By Joanna England / December 18, 2013 /

I am a little sad that we don’t get photos of the interior of this adorable brick home inside Frisco’s Meadow Creek subdivision. With three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and great views of the lake and greenbelt, you will probably choose to lease this sweet house regardless of how it looks inside. With…

Decorating For The Holidays: Bernadette Schaeffler Brings Germany to Dallas With Glitzy, Glamorous Results

By Joanna England / December 17, 2013 /

Of course, with a design repertoire like Bernadette Schaeffler’s, you know that when Christmas comes around, she pulls out the stops. Still, her decor is both traditional and glamorous, with metallic accents adding to the wow-factor of her bright red ornaments. Considering her home’s palette, this is a natural combination. Christmas in my home country…