Joanna England

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

Love This Low-Maintenance Ashton Woods Design In The Preserve

By Joanna England / July 11, 2019 /

One of my favorite things about Allen is how truly well-designed the town is. And one of our favorite developments, The Preserve, has some of the best builders, too! We were so lucky to stumble upon this great listing from Michelle Hopson, a Compass Dallas agent.  “The Preserve is a small luxury community of only…

Pristine Family Home in White Rock Elementary Area

By Joanna England / July 10, 2019 /

If you think it’s too early to talk about moving before next school year, might I remind you that the school year starts on Aug. 15 in Richardson ISD, which, according to my calculations, is about a month away? We’ve been on the lookout for great, move-in ready homes for families relocating to Dallas before…

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: Susan Newell Custom Homes

By Joanna England / July 5, 2019 /

Susan Newell Custom Homes has been bringing iconic luxury to Dallas’ best neighborhoods for 28 years. Considering her incredible taste and impeccable work, we hope to see Newell doing business for at least 28 more years. Her style adds the kind of character to North Texas’ stable of luxury homes that we’re constantly amazed and…

East Dallas Custom Located in The Heart of Fourth Festivities

By Joanna England / July 4, 2019 /

The funky counterpart of larger and grander Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, is one of my favorite neighborhoods in East Dallas. Why? Because besides amazing location, this neighborhood has natural beauty and personality. First, Little Forest Hills has the absolute CUTEST Fourth of July parade, which attracts bicycles and strollers with streamers and flags, plus…

Pick Your Pool Design For Style and Safety, Says Harold Leidner

By Joanna England / July 4, 2019 /

[Editor’s Note: At the end of the day, pools are a selling point and an asset to some homes, but the choices and safety protocol instated are the responsibility of the homeowner.]  Ensuring that a pool is stylish comes easy for Harold Leidner, founder of his eponymous Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. But how do you…