Joanna England

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

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Tons More Mid-Century Style With This Condo Inside Howard R. Meyer-Designed Building

By Joanna England / November 20, 2013 /

  When it was built in 1957, 3525 Turtle Creek was the tallest and most luxurious condo building in Dallas. Today it’s just as historic, having entertained celebrities, dignitaries, and politicians alike. Well, if you’re wanting to live the Midcentury Modern lifestyle — glam, sleek interiors with some atomic-age touches — then this unit is…

Is it Better to Buy and Sell in Winter? Ebby Halliday Realtors and Zillow Say It's a Jolly Good Season For Real Estate

By Joanna England / November 19, 2013 /

Sure, spring and summer are hot seasons for Realtors, but is it better to wait for the market to simmer down a bit before buying? According to lists from Zillow and Ebby Halliday Realtors, the winter holiday season is a great time to buy your dream home. According to the folks at Ebby Halliday Realtors,…

Meet Howard Slatkin of ‘Fifth Avenue Style’ This Afternoon at Ceylon et Cie

By Joanna England / November 19, 2013 /

With gorgeous photos celebrating the unique, gilded, and ornate and deeply personal apartments of Manhattan, Howard Slatkin has created a book that chronicles what the well-heeled socialites of New York City have hanging on their walls, in their closets, and all around. If you’re obsessed with these incredibly chic details, then head to Ceylon et…

Tuesday Two Hundred JFK Week: California-Style Midcentury Modern Has Hallmark 1960s Style

By Joanna England / November 19, 2013 /

Sure, it’s a little rough around the edges in some spots, especially with the curb appeal, but this 1963-built Midcentury Modern in Oak Cliff is a great house with some truly trademark 60s style. No further proof necessary than the almost-flat roof, the dual carport, and the half-brick facade. The home, which is at 2626…

Copper in the Kitchen Adds Color and Warmth, Says Bernadette Schaeffler

By Joanna England / November 18, 2013 /

Who hasn’t loved the romance of the heaping ladle of stew coming from the burnished copper soup pot? Copper pots are a sign of excellent taste — in both design and cuisine. “When I think about copper, I think about France and classic kitchens — the haute cuisine, good restaurants and all the striking chefs…