Michelle Pollak, founder of The Lollipop Tree, LLC, specializes in luxury interiors and children’s rooms, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and health. She has been profiled in prominent magazines, newspapers, and on television shows worldwide. Her television appearances include Fox Business News, ABC’s 20/20, The Learning Channel, Discovery Network, The Travel Channel, HGTV, and VH-1, as well as news programs and European television shows. An acclaimed interior designer and color expert, Michelle works throughout the country, and internationally, and her award-winning products have been featured in FAO Schwarz and Neiman Marcus catalogues. One of Michelle’s passions is color and the impact it has on a space. Her interest began while she was still in grade school and was assigned her first science project. With help from her father, a physicist, she made a color wheel which explained the science behind the colors we see. The French-based paint company, Eco- Deco, asked Michelle to create their children’s color palette, “The Lollipop Tree Nursery Collection.” A Founding Member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, Michelle feels it’s very important to “recognize the responsibility designers have for our environment, natural resources, and health.” She offers sustainable design options to her clients, focusing on natural and chemical-free products and finishes. Her children’s furnishings collection, which uses sustainable woods and non-toxic finishes, has won awards for its sophisticated style. In addition to designing, Michelle has written a monthly design column for the Charleston Home Builders Association, been featured as a guest design expert for The Washington Post, and served as a national speaker for The American Society of Interior Designers’ panel of Distinguished Speakers. A personal note from Michelle:

"Rare is the union of beauty and purity" ~ Juvenal

I love design. I love both the art and the science behind it. And I love designing in a way that brings beauty and health into my clients' lives. Beauty has immense power. It awakens something within us. A beautiful person, a beautiful view, a beautiful home - in all of its forms, it makes us stop and take notice. I don’t think beauty is superficial. It is essential. Also essential is our physical well-being. The most beautiful home isn't truly beautiful if it makes you sick. I use furnishings and finishes that are sustainable and free of certain chemicals, especially where children and pets are involved. These sustainable options not only keep us healthier, but also enable us to be better stewards of God's creation and of our natural resources. Besides designing, I love to be of service. Volunteering allows me to give back, whether cleaning up litter, picking produce for church pantries, or working with animals and the homeless. Others do so much more than I, and they inspire me. I strive to make a difference, even in small ways, to both my community and to my clients. I look forward to working with you, Michelle

Michelle's company has supported a variety of causes, including: ~ American Cancer Society ~ Children With Aids ~ Children’s Miracle Network ~ Habitat for Humanity ~ HomeAid ~ Make A Wish ~ Multiple Sclerosis Society ~ PALS ~ SPCA ~ Service Animals for Americans with Disabilities (PSA) ~ Southampton Animal Shelter