Joanna England

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

Dreaming of Your Getaway? Check Out This Amazing Home (And Many Others) on SecondShelters.com

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

Over on SecondShelters.com we’re absolutely startstruck by this amazing Squaw Valley estate that has its own view of the heavens. This home is so slick it even has a greenhouse so you can enjoy fresh vegetables even when it’s a blizzard outside. Find out more about this amazing home, and many other great second homes,…

Have You Entered to Win a Brand-New Kitchen From Ebby Halliday Realtors and Capital Distributing?

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

If not, what are you waiting for? Seriously, it takes only a few minutes and you could end up with a $10,000 appliance package from Capital Distributing, retailers of the highest end appliances you can find in North Texas. It’s all part of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ seasonal celebration of the heart of the home — the…

Get Closer to the Stars With This Amazing Squaw Valley Estate, Complete With Telescope

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

We took a family vacation to West Texas when I was a kid, hitting highlights such as Big Bend, Indian Lodge, and Fort Stockton. The most memorable stop for me was the McDonald Observatory. It was so cool to check out the gigantic telescopes that were capable of getting an up-close view of stars, planets,…

Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to the Lakewood Home Festival Today

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

You already knew we were giving away two pairs of tickets to the Lakewood Home Festival, and today is the day you can enter to win! This year’s home tour is amazing, with great homes in a variety of architectural styles. Check out our preview post here, with lovely photos from Jenifer McNeil Baker. The…

Friday Four Hundred: Adorable Lakewood Cottage Turns Up Cute Factor With Screen Porch

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

  Oh Lakewood. You have so many dreamy little houses. I love your topography, too — hills and sharp turns and hidden cul-de-sacs. You are such a wonderful area, and this little cottage at 2503 Auburn is a wonderful example of your charm. This little brick two-bedroom, two-bath home was built in 1926, and sits…