Joanna England

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

Two Telluride Escapes That Feel Like You’re on Top of a Mountain

By Joanna England / June 29, 2021 /

Of all the ski towns in Colorado, Telluride is definitely one of our favorites. I mean, how could you not fall in love with a town nestled in a picturesque box canyon that takes all the outdoors activities we love and throws in heaping helpings of world-class restaurants, an arts scene, and some of the…

Fun in The Sun is Guaranteed With These Two South Beach Stunners

By Joanna England / June 22, 2021 /

In Miami, if you really want to live your best life, South Beach is the place to do it. A perennial place to find a party, this fab neighborhood attracts equally fabulous people and absolutely stunning homes! Today we bring you two sexy South Beach properties — a budget friendly condo with potential and a…

This Cute Contemporary With a Pool is Within Walking Distance of Lake Grapevine

By Joanna England / June 18, 2021 /

Personally, of all the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, I’d have to say that Grapevine is one of the most appealing. Besides a really lovely historic downtown and railroad, there are tons of great parks and world-class attractions. And with a lake on your doorstep, you can get out on the water any time! However, with this…

Deep Dives Into Dallas History Pay Off: CandysDirt.com Wins a Preservation Achievement Award

By Joanna England / June 17, 2021 /

The very first column that Karen Eubank wrote for her weekly report on North Texas’ built history was about an absolutely irresistible mansion in Highland Park at 3601 Beverly. In her inaugural Historic Preservation column Karen introduced her audience to a property that might just be the crème de la crème of historic homes in…

After Trailhead Vote, District 9 Council Member Paula Blackmon Responds to Critics

By Joanna England / June 16, 2021 /

District 9 residents are no strangers to rallying together at the grassroots level. And when it comes to Dallas’ beloved White Rock Lake, East Dallas really shows up to protect it. Which is why several residents represented by District 9Dallas City Council member Paula Blackmon were stunned when she voted along with the rest of…