Joanna England

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

Tuesday Two Hundred: Room by Room, This Cute Craftsman Changes More Than a Mood Ring

By Joanna England / December 11, 2012 /

All I can really say is that the current owner of 114 N. Windomere has some very diverse tastes. You can’t tell from the curb, but woo wee! This homeowner is not afraid of color! I count five rooms with completely different wallpaper, candy red cabinets in the kitchen (which has bright yellow walls, by…

The Never-Ending Home Search: How Jo England Became Obsessed With Real Estate

By Joanna England / December 10, 2012 /

Shopping for a home can be nerve-wracking. When you’re actively looking for a home, most often you’re dealing with a deadline, a budget, and an unrealistic wishlist. It’s hard, trying to make concesssions with your spouse and trying to compromise on what is a need and what is a want. Our home search was no…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Feeling Tired And Uninspired? This Lovely Lively Lane Abode Will Bring You Back To Your Senses!

By Joanna England / December 9, 2012 /

I think I’m coming down with seasonal affective disorder or something that is making my eyes itch at the very sight of Christmas lights. Needless to say, I needed something to refocus, something like a palate cleanser. Surfing for House Porn is the perfect answer! And what do you know, I stumbled upon 4414 Lively…

Friday Five Hundred: Looking to Downsize? This State Thomas Townhome Has Plenty of Space And Excellent Location

By Joanna England / December 7, 2012 /

Sometimes too much space, too many bedrooms, and too much backyard can be more of a burden than blessing. Downsizing, especially if you find a great location, is the perfect solution. This State Thomas townhome at 2445 Worthington Street is the perfect size for a Park Cities empty nester who wants to stay close to…

UPDATE: Bricks Are Gone From Former Home of Lee Harvey Oswald, Yet Dilapidated Structure Remains

By Joanna England / December 6, 2012 /

We reported that last week, the apartment complex that alleged JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald once occupied was being dismantled brick by brick, and those bricks were being sold by the building’s owner, Jane Bryant. However, the rest of the decaying structure has yet to meet the wrecking ball, much to the chagrin of the…