Design Philosophy

Hello! I’m Michelle, the creative force behind Cedar and Rose, a boutique digital design firm specializing in all things WordPress blog and website related.

My focus is on helping businesses use their online presence to bring in more business with the right type of clients. I designed my first business website in 1997 ~ fast forward to a few Macs later and I’m happy to say that I still am enlivened by the genius behind the web. I have a passion for learning and passing that knowledge and wisdom on to others; thankfully, the intersection of technology, design, business and marketing provides several opportunities for that.

My expertise ranges from managing both large {adobe.com, mattel.com, bea.com} and small websites to owning and managing a financial advisory company. The philosophy I take stems from both this experience as well as my undergrad in Business Finance and masters work in Online Education. In short, my view of business is holistic in that I understand and appreciate the various inter-related parts of a business while directing my attention to design and marketing.

I’d love to hear from you, please reach out and say hi ~ I’m always interested in meeting friendly people. And thank you for stopping by my home on the web.