Maison Rêve

Results

Over five months (10 hours per week), increased Maison Rêve’s Instagram following by 49%, post reach by 841.9% (to 3.5K), and engagement by 178.1% (to 584 reactions, comments, and shares). Achieved growth through trend-driven Reels, storytelling carousels, and community engagement.

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Videos

POV: fall decor in August

Trend driven Reels on fall decor shopping in August, blending humor and relatability to boost engagement

As a Realtor and designer, I would never sell my home without asking these 5 questions

Direct-to-camera Reels featuring the founder sharing real estate advice, using personal storytelling to make it memorable

POV: you've been transported back to a 20th-century English garden

Reels featuring a local garden and a nostalgic 20th century English garden, fostering community and brand engagement

5 simple ways to make your home cozy for fall

Fall inspired Reels with vintage, DIY, and upcycling tips reflecting the brand’s core values and distinctive point of view

Static Posts

Designed a storytelling carousel for Maison Rêve, showcasing home as a soulful space with emotive messaging and a refined aesthetic. Wrote all text to enhance brand storytelling and engagement

Created content around the quiet luxury interior design trend, aligning it with Maison Rêve’s timeless aesthetic to enhance engagement and brand relevance

Created a founder reintroduction post, sharing her story to connect with the audience and highlight Maison Rêve’s brand identity

Captured and curated photos of San Francisco homes, aligning with Maison Rêve’s aesthetic and engaging the local audience

Process

Discover

  • Researched real estate trends, buyer behavior, competitor content, and engagement strategies

  • Researched home design trends, industry news, and trending audio to create relevant content

  • Tested hashtags and SEO strategies to improve discoverability and engagement

  • Developed content pillars and strategy aligned with audience interests and brand goals, tracking KPI performance to refine content

Strategize

  • Planned and maintained a posting schedule for Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook

  • Implemented systems to organize content and streamline workflows for efficiency

  • Developed an editorial calendar aligned with key trends, launches, and engagement opportunities

  • Curated local content to engage the community and strengthen brand presence

Create

  • Developed a cohesive color palette and text styling to strengthen brand identity.

  • Curated and edited images to maintain a visually consistent aesthetic.

  • Captured videos and photos of vintage pieces, home interiors, and real estate content.

  • Designed branded graphics and Instagram templates for social media posts and stories.

  • Wrote SEO-optimized captions, carousels, and Reels copy, blending brand storytelling with strategic hashtags to boost engagement and discoverability

Manage

  • Managed the posting schedule, ensuring timely and consistent content delivery

  • Reviewed captions and provided feedback, maintaining brand voice and messaging

  • Monitored and engaged with the community, responding to comments and DMs in real-time

  • Analyzed monthly performance metrics and identified opportunities for growth

Background

Maison Rêve is a boutique real estate and vintage shop that helps clients find not just a house, but a home filled with timeless beauty. Blending curated properties with hand-selected vintage decor, the brand inspires sustainable and soulful living. My role was to craft a social media strategy that brought this vision to life, telling the story behind each home, showcasing vintage treasures, and building an engaged community of design and lifestyle enthusiasts.

michellehueitan@gmail.com

© Michelle Tan, 2025