Michelle Lloyd-Bermann

I have had this article in a folder since 1997. It shows a couple of the serene and lovely rooms of designer Michelle Lloyd-Bermann. She is half of the design team Lloyd Ralphs Design based in Toronto and Miami.

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Michelle and her partner Christine Ralphs were co-founders of the Club Monaco Brand.
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But back to Michelle's duplex in Toronto {circa 1997}.
Filled with fabulous treasures from her travels, it is light, airy and cozy all at once.
This mahogany desk sits regally among simple objects of desire.


The family photo above~ daughter Olympia sitting between her Mother and Father. Handsome family, aren't they?
At the time this article was written Michelle was still traveling for Club Monaco.
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Her desk holds keepsakes and journals from her travels.
Michelle embroidered the chair seat above with her daughter's date of birth.
She liked the old Italian envelope so much that she stitched it to the lampshade on the right.



~The breakfast area~
With French doors leading to the garden.
A sunny start to any day.

The simple ease of this home is charming.

I love that Michelle incorporates bits of whimsy among such personal, beloved, family treasures.

Exquisite taste.

"Living only with what one loves".

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Something to be said for that, isn't there?


Images:

Victoria May 1997