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what you’ll find here
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See the home improvement projects that I’ve completed in my home, get tips from a professional interior designer for your home, and see what projects I’m completing for my business, McNeill Brown Interior Design.
You can also gain insight about your interior design career as I share about my experiences working in TV production, residential interior design and architecture. READ MORE
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I love trying new restaurants and lately I have been cooking more at home. Find recipes you can make for yourself and your family that are delicious, easy and quick to make HERE!
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I would be nothing without my faith in Jesus. Read about how following HIm has lead me through my career, personal life and living well with multiple sclerosis HERE.
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I am blessed to have an amazing husband and daughter! I share my mom hacks HERE.
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I love sharing my approachable affordable style finds HERE.
Before You Enroll in Design School, Read This
Over on Instagram, I get a lot of DM questions about how to become a designer and whether or not one should pursue formal education in order to provide interior design services to clients.
As someone who completed a bachelor’s degree in interior design as a second bachelor’s degree, you would think that I am firmly PRO interior design education. If you haven’t, go back and read my whole design journey story here.
But to be completely honest, I lean more towards the opposite response. Don’t get me wrong, I am absolutely proud that I completed my degree program and I’m so grateful for the education and nurturing I received at Meredith College. However, the interior design industry as a whole is changing so quickly and what most aspiring designers desire to do for a living is NOT what is taught in design school.
DIY Interior Designer Tips
Earlier this year I posted about Why You Shouldn’t Hire an Interior Designer and it was one of my most popular blog posts ever! I am glad that it gave clarity to folks who are thinking about working with a designer, but I realized I didn’t offer solutions for those that do want to DIY.
What I've Learned in 3 Months of Entrepreneurship
While I have been working in interior design for nearly 10 years now, being my own boss is brand new to me! Find out what I have learned in the last 90 days of full-time entrepreneurship.
With Easter coming up quickly, I’ve been planning for what me and my favorite girl will wear on this special day! Check out this post on why I think wearing matching “Mommy & Me” dresses for special occasions is always a win.