Joanna England

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

Home of Fort Worth Civic Legend, Ruth Carter Stevenson, Demolished Despite Preservationists’ Objections

By Joanna England / June 24, 2013 /

Yikes. This dramatic episode sounds a lot like Mark and Patricia Lovvorn’s campaign to take a wrecking ball to Stanley Marcus’ historic Nonesuch Road home. Except, well, preservationists were actually able to stop the owners from tearing down that house. The modernist former home of Ruth Carter Stevenson, daughter of Star-Telegram publisher Amon G. Carter,…

Home of Fort Worth Civic Legend, Ruth Carter Stevenson, Demolished Despite Preservationists' Objections

By Joanna England / June 24, 2013 /

Yikes. This dramatic episode sounds a lot like Mark and Patricia Lovvorn’s campaign to take a wrecking ball to Stanley Marcus’ historic Nonesuch Road home. Except, well, preservationists were actually able to stop the owners from tearing down that house. The modernist former home of Ruth Carter Stevenson, daughter of Star-Telegram publisher Amon G. Carter,…

SecondShelters.com: Dreaming of Mexico’s Pacific Coast

By Joanna England / June 21, 2013 /

  We have a fabulous Top-5 Friday over at Second Shelters today profiling some of the great values and even better vacation homes for sale in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. This is such a gem of a town, and we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do!  

SecondShelters.com: Dreaming of Mexico's Pacific Coast

By Joanna England / June 21, 2013 /

  We have a fabulous Top-5 Friday over at Second Shelters today profiling some of the great values and even better vacation homes for sale in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. This is such a gem of a town, and we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do!  

Top-5 Friday: Puerto Escondido is a Great Escape For Beach Lovers

By Joanna England / June 21, 2013 /

Mexico is often an affordable place to buy if you’re looking for a beach property without a ton of competition. The Pacific coast of Mexico is just as gorgeous as the more popular tourist destinations without all of the crowds. There’s surfing and seafood, and wonderful culture! Honestly, I am in love with Puerto Escondido,…