Journal
Design notes from the studio
Ideas for calm, livable homes: coastal interiors, staging to sell, E-Design and vacation rentals guests remember.
Coastal living
Coastal Interiors for Tampa Bay Homes, Without the Clichés
How to design a refined coastal home in Tampa Bay: let the view lead, work with Florida light, and choose salt-air-ready materials and a soft blue palette.
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Home staging
Staging for the Win
Why professional home staging is worth it: how buyers move from logic to emotion, the seller's marketing advantage, and Michele's Feel Home approach.
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E-Design
Is E-Design Right for You?
What E-Design is, who it suits, what you receive and how it works, plus the Designer for a Day package from Michele Riley of Mia Bella Designs.
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Vacation rentals
Designing a Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Guests Remember
A designer's guide to Gulf Coast vacation rentals: a cohesive plan, photo-ready rooms, durable finishes, smart sleeping and storage, and a full inventory.
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