MEET TEAM MLID
Michelle Lisac, ASID
Principal Designer/Owner
Michelle Lisac has been designing beautiful spaces for over a decade.
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As the daughter of a contractor she grew up visiting jobsites and living in a home that was always in a some stage of remodel. After graduating from San Jose State University with a Bachelors degree in Business Marketing she decided to follow her heart and sought out a career in Interior Design. She worked as a designer for two boutique interior design firms in the San Francisco Bay Area before setting out on her own. Michelle’s specialty is in high-end homes and has had the privilege of working on residences for Silicon Valley CEO’s and Venture Capitalists throughout the Bay Area as well as a notable multi-home estate in Woodside.
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Michelle’s commitment to detail and a passion for art and design form the foundation for her expertise. Michelle enjoys the design process and works closely with clients, contractors and vendors to bring concepts to reality from the floor plan to the finishing touches.
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When not designing and running the business Michelle can be found trying to keep up with her 14 year old son.
Carly Minor
Designer/Procurement Specialist
Originally from the East Coast and now based in Santa Cruz, Carly is an Interior Designer with six years hands-on experience. She specializes in selecting decorative and interior finishes, styling, and procurement. Carly’s intention is to create a space that encompasses a sense of tranquility and thoughtful design, drawing inspiration from traveling and nature’s palette. Her expertise lies in crafting organic and minimalistic aesthetics, with a penchant for integrating unique finishes, curated pieces, and playful designs.
Beyond design, Carly is an active individual who finds joy in surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking with friends. She also loves a good adventure and on weekends you might find her camping with her husband and their French Bulldog, Oliver.
Leigh McGilvray
Studio/ Design Assistant
Originally from Scotland, Leigh graduated with a Masters Degree in English Literature from the University of Glasgow before relocating to the sunnier climes of California. With a background in E-Design and prop styling, Leigh handles a wide variety of tasks from procuring finish samples, creating design boards and sourcing furniture.
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At home Leigh is kept very busy with her two young children and Goldendoodle pup, Toby. She enjoys travel and always has a home improvement project in the works.