MEET THE TEAM
Villa Cerae is the collaboration of two sisters by marriage, Anne-Michelle and Joanie, whose shared vision bridges Southern heritage and coastal sophistication. Rooted in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and East Texas, our design philosophy was shaped by small-town authenticity and elevated through years of creating interiors from the East Coast to the West. The result: spaces that balance grace with purpose, beauty with livability.
We have channeled that vision into a collection of performance fabrics and curated upholstery - pieces designed for refined, everyday living. High design with effortless maintenance.
ATLANTA
ANNE-MICHELLE COOLEY, ASID
Anne-Michelle Cooley brings more than 25 years of interiors experience to her clients. Prior to establishing her own interiors firm in 2006, Anne-Michelle worked with several residential and commercial design firms in Atlanta and Dallas.
Several of Anne-Michelle's projects have been featured in Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens, House Beautiful, Home Building, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and Builder Magazine. A registered interior designer, she received certification from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). Anne-Michelle Cooley holds a degree in Art History from Washington and Lee University and a second degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Atlanta. Anne-Michelle lives in Atlanta with her husband, Kyle, and son, Sam.
DALLAS
JOANIE COOLEY
Joanie Cooley brings more than 25 years of design experience gained through extensive education in art history, decorative arts, and architectural history. Joanie integrates her vast academic experiences with current design trends to help clients discover and identify their own individual styles.
Joanie completed Sotheby's American Arts Course in New York, focusing on American fine and decorative arts, and she attended the prestigious Attingham Trust Summer School in England, where she was immersed in the history and style of the English country house. Joanie earned her degree in Art History from Southern Methodist University and is a candidate for her Masters in Art History. Joanie lives in Dallas with her husband and two sons.