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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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • I am blessed to have an amazing husband and daughter! I share my mom hacks HERE.

  • I love sharing my approachable affordable style finds HERE.

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Your Perfect Bachelorette Pad

Transform your space into the ultimate bachelorette pad with my expert tips and decor ideas. From chic furniture picks to trendy accents, discover how to create a stylish and functional home that's perfect for entertaining and relaxing

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Our New Kitchen featuring GE Café Appliances

It's been over 2 years since our home received a GE Cafe Appliances package and now I still feel confident that we made a great choice! If you are considering putting GE Cafe Appliances in your kitchen, ready my full review here.

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What Goes Into A Complete Home Renovation?

Have you ever watched a home renovation show and thought "I could do that." Maybe after you then begin thinking about all of the work that goes into a home renovation and quickly changed your mind.

There are many reasons why homeowners might choose to renovate their homes. Maybe their family has grown and they need the extra space. Or maybe you are just tired of the same old space.

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Primary Bedroom Designer VIP Day

I saved the best for last from this Designer VIP Day because truth be told, if I could purchase everything we sourced for this design for my own bedroom, I would! We created a contemporary royal retreat with a sensual emerald green velvet canopy bed as the centerpiece. Our client was overjoyed with how everything came out and you know what they say, “Happy wife, Happy life!”

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DIY Desk Makeover

See how I transformed this vintage desk from blah to beautiful for less that $100. This DIY project took only about 2 days from start to finish and now I have a desk that I will use and love for years to come.

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Project Reveal: Cozy Breakfast Nook

If you’re not new here, you may remember a transformation we completed last year for two business professionals in need of a living room design they could entertain in.

In case you missed that, you can find out all about it here! We had the honor to continue working in this busy couple’s home by finishing out their breakfast nook area. My goal was to create a cozy space that would serve as a respite before they rush out the door to their demanding jobs. Since we last worked with this couple, they both have gone on to launch their own successful businesses! Being a business owner myself, I can certainly relate to the need to find peace before the day starts, and a breakfast nook is the perfect place to do just that. Let’s look at where we started…

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90s Bathrooms Transformations

Happy April! I cannot believe we’re firmly into spring and I’m heading back to High Point Market this weekend! Be sure to follow me on Instagram to keep up with all the goodness I’ll be sharing in my stories!

Before I go, I had to be sure to share the details of this dramatic bathroom renovations! At the beginning of the year, we started to tackle two bathrooms in a 1994 home that needed some TLC. Since these are not the primarily bathroom used, they had been sorely neglected. Keep reading to see the dramatic “before & after”

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Your Home May Look Dated If...

These five things are probably making your home look dated. Find out how you can bring your home up to date this fall with these simple changes featuring Carolina Lighting and Design at Cameron Village

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Raleigh’s Best Global Furniture Source

I’m excited to partner with Cameron Village this fall to highlight some of the amazing boutiques in this historic Raleigh shopping center!

Growing up in Raleigh, Cameron Village was a destination for my family. I can vividly remember my Aunt traveling down from Winston Salem just to make a special trip to shop. It’s been so fun to watch the shopping center evolve over the last few years as an adult living in my hometown. Even more amazing is realizing how many awesome vendors are there that benefit my interior design business! One of my favorite sources, and in my opinion the BEST place in Raleigh to find unique global pieces is Nadeau. Check out my video to get a peek inside.

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Project Reveal: A New Start

Imagine getting the keys to your new apartment, walking in and having it perfectly styled and ready for your personal things. There are no moving boxes to haul out and a freshly made bed to sleep in! That's exactly the experience we provided for this busy, newlywed couple.

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How Much Will It Cost?

One of the most frequently questions I am asked is “how much will this cost?” Well of course it varies with every project, but a good rule of thumb when planning for a renovation is to expect the labor to cost just as much, if not more than your materials.

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One Room Challenge // Reveal!

I'm so excited to share the reveal of my #OneRoom Challenge space today! I have to admit that I was a little overly ambitious with my goals for this space, but half way through I decided to focus on just ONE area of my studio instead of trying to transform the entire space. 

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One Room Challenge // Week 4

Breaking news y’all!

We have been given an extension on the One Room Challenge so now instead of six weeks, we have seven to complete our rooms. With all of the unforeseen natural disasters we have had her in the states, it was apparent that the timing of the start of the challenge was very inconvenient for a lot of participants. I’m so glad that we have a little bit more time! Keep reading to see how I applied fabric to my walls to dramatically update my space... 

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One Room Challenge // Week 3

When I decided to do this challenge, I wanted to do it to force myself to finish the year strong and finally make my place look like a designer lives here. What I did NOT account for is having one of the busiest months of the year at work & being at High Point Market for 3 days... 

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