Brenda Mancil's Blog

   A North Carolina Designer Teams Up with Her Wardrobe-Stylist Client to Create a Classic, Modern Dining Room   Written by Blake Miller Photography By Ron Royals   The problem at hand was simple: Catherine Horgan’s dining and living rooms needed a major overhaul. The bungalow, located in the ch...

  Plano ISD Students' Scores on College Entrance Exams Far Exceeded State and National Averages in 2013(as posted by Plano Independent School District)   The incomparable performance of Plano ISD students on these exams gives them a competitive edge for college admission and college success. Post...

  SHAKE THE SAND OUT OF YOUR SHOES & EXPLORE PIER PARK Panama City Beach's Premier Shopping and Entertainment Hub     Located in the heart of this beachside city, the 900,000 square foot Pier Park offers visitors an assortment of shops, dining, and entertainment options.   Pier Park is a one-of-a...

This Highlands Parkway Charmer Has It All!    4131 Briarbend Road, Dallas, TX 75287 Beautifully updated C shaped home with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 3 Living Areas, Formals, Gameroom, & more. Enormous Master Suite. Kitchen has Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances, Island, Walk-in Pantry, Butler...

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!   Convenient Location ~ Active Neighborhood ~ Top Ranked Schools   Located near George Bush & Dallas North Tollways Popular Highlands Parkway Subdivision - neighborhood park for jogging, walking, fishing, and picnics Plano ISD Schools Well-appointed home with pool, granite, ...

Olga Adler Creates a Classic yet Contemporary Kitchen in a Connecticut Home Written by Carolyn M. Runyon  Photography By John Queenan/JMQ Enterprises    Located in a house in the coastal town of Darien, in a community often referred to as Connecticut’s “Gold Coast,” this kitchen offers a classic...

  SPECIAL PRICING FOR WINTER! Panama City Beach Ocean Front Condo - Unit 809 Platinum Level, Designer End Unit, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo with Large 10′ x 28′ Balcony Fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, breakfast bar and spacious eat-in dining  Spacious living room with luxurious furn...

  NEW LISTING...NEW LISTING...NEW LISTING   Incredible Plano Location for $229,900 2216 Florence Drive Plano, TX 75093   Updated 3 bed/2 bath home with 2 living areas in desirable Preston Cove subdivision in Plano. Upgrades include granite counters in kitchen and bath, updated stove, vent and dis...

JUST LISTED!  Home for Sale in Far North Dallas ~ Plano ISD Highlands Parkway Subdivision4131 Briarbend Road, Dallas, TX 75287 Magnificent 3,017 Square Foot home with 4 bedrooms/2.5 baths ~ $349,900 Upgrades Galore....Plano Schools....North Dallas Location  Granite Countertops ~ Stainless Applian...

A Room Reborn   Designer Laura Hay Gives a Gaudy Toronto Kitchen a Facelift  Written by Ashley GartlandPhotography By Lisa Petrole       When two Toronto homeowners decided to downsize by moving into a 4,400-square-foot residence in west Toronto’s historic Kingsway neighborhood, they found thems...