Joanna England

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

Oil and Gas Magnate T. Boone Pickens Has Died

By Joanna England / September 11, 2019 /

Self-made oil and gas billionaire T. Boone Pickens has died, according to multiple reports. Pickens, who founded Mesa Petroleum and BP Capital, was 91 at the time of his death.  Pickens made a name for himself as a businessman and a philanthropist, and was often quoted that his purpose on earth was “to make money…

Gold Crest Studio is The Perfect Crash Pad For Architecture Lovers

By Joanna England / September 11, 2019 /

The high-rise buildings that line the Turtle Creek corridor typically fall into two groups: Midcentury designs by icons of architecture, and newer buildings that sport a lot of classical details. But one of my favorite buildings on Turtle Creek falls into a group all its own. It’s the George Dahl-designed Gold Crest, which has such…

You’ll Love This Light-Filled Dallas Home with a Backyard Oasis 

By Joanna England / September 5, 2019 /

On an idyllic, tree-lined street in the Melshire Estates sits this gorgeous contemporary Dallas home that wows both inside and out. As you drive up to the striking abode, you’ll be blown away by its instant curb appeal. Sleek glass windows and doors reflect the lovely greenery of the front yard, so a connection between…

Architect-Designed Kessler Park Modern Has a Catwalk to Guest Suite

By Joanna England / September 5, 2019 /

I see so many houses day in and day out, week after week, that I’m pretty jaded. It takes some real creativity to get me excited about a home. So when I say that this Kessler Parkway home designed by Lake | Flato is exciting, I’m not exaggerating.  First, we have to tip our hat…

Magical Cottage on Marquette Offers Great Location, HPISD Schools

By Joanna England / September 4, 2019 /

When we pick our High Caliber Home of the Week, we look at the whole house. Obviously, it has to have a pretty face, but the interiors, lot, and location are also important. So when we saw this listing from David Griffin Realtor Robert Kucharski, we knew that it would be a hit with our…