Joanna England

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

Friday Five Hundred: After You Redo The Master Bath, There’s no Stopping This Preston Brook Estates Home From Being The Cutest on The Block!

By Joanna England / October 12, 2012 /

Just north of Forest and west of Hillcrest is Preston Brook Estates. It’s a quiet little area, carved seemingly from a forest with its mature trees on typical suburban lots. The location is outstanding — you’re close to shopping all along Preston Road, you’re close to North Central Expressway, and you’re about 25 minutes from downtown.

Thursday Three Hundred: Invite The Inlaws to Stay a While (But Not Forever!) in This Lake Highlands Home

By Joanna England / October 11, 2012 /

I have a small child, so, invariably it seems, he will turn into a shrill, soul-sucking monster just as soon as my mother-in-law leaves from babysitting him. Thank goodness he’s super cute, right?

On SecondShelters.com: Eureka Springs, Ark., is a Great Fall Getaway

By Joanna England / October 9, 2012 /

Want to watch the leaves change color in the Ozarks, but don’t want to worry about the maintenance of a full-time home? Explore fractional ownership in Eureka Springs, Ark., over on SecondShelters.com.

What’s Hot in Fall Fractionals? Eureka Springs Has The Views And The Queen Anne Mansion

By Joanna England / October 9, 2012 /

Fall in the Ozarks is spectacular, and if you’ve ever taken a trip to Arkansas before, you know that the views of the changing leaves can be breathtaking. So why not own a fractional vacation property in one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Arkansas — Eureka Springs.

We consulted with David Disick, the expert behind The Fractional Consultant, about Eureka Springs, Ark. He tells us that the market there is small, but the getting is good.

Tuesday Two Hundred: Add a Second Bath to This Hollywood Heights Tudor And it Puts the “OH!” in Perfecto!

By Joanna England / October 9, 2012 /

I know that having only one bathroom in a moderately sized house is a difficult proposal for the home’s occupants. It takes, patience, sharing, and throwing modesty to the wind to make it work. And even then, well, it’s frustrating and mommy wants her wine and bubble bath, so yeah, the door is locked, so deal with it!

Ugh.

So when I see a super cute house in a great area that I totally fall in love with, I have a really difficult time dealing with the fact that there is just one bathroom. No half baths. No water closets. Just one lonely bathroom.