Joanna England

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

Thursday Three Hundred: Gorgeous Forest Hills Home Sits on a Street Littered With Midcentury Modern Architecture

By Joanna England / August 1, 2013 /

My husband and I love almost all of the homes on Eustis Avenue. It’s a short street in Forest Hills, just off of Lakeland. On that street you’ll find at least half a dozen excellent specimens of Midcentury Modern architecture, most of which either restored or renovated.

Troy Aikman Loves Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, That's For Sure

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

Word comes that Troy Aikman’s new abode on Normandy has a fabulous landscape designed and installed by none other than Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, our CandysDirt.com preferred landscape designer. What’s even more interesting is that this is Aikman’s third home with a Harold Leidner-designed landscape! The first two were custom jobs commissioned by Troy, and the…

Home of the Week: Beautiful Remodel in Forest Hills

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

When you fall in love with a home, sometimes that love turns into a vision. And when you add to your family, but you’re still in love with your home, that turns into a renovation. I’m guessing that’s what happened with 8547 Santa Clara, a lovely Mediterranean remodel that was built in 1950 and completely…

Dave Perry-Miller Closes $1 Billion in 2013, Carves Out Top Spot As Biggest Boutique Firm

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

Congratulations to Dave Perry-Miller & Associates! Dallas’ biggest boutique real estate firm just closed $1 billion in sales to date in 2013, establishing itself as Dallas’ powerhouse for luxury and niche properties. “Thanks a billion to our outstanding clients and exceptional team of Associates who helped us reach this exciting milestone,” founder Dave Perry-Miller said…

Candy's Lease of the Week: Updated University Park Home Has Fabulous Location

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

As all the commercials and stray newspaper circulars keep telling us, it’s almost back to school time. Seriously, though, didn’t summer just start? Well, if you’re feeling a little unprepared for the coming school season, in fact, if you’re still looking for a place to call home with gorgeous interiors and an excellent school district,…