OUR TEAM
Elizabeth Stiving-Nichols, Allied ASID
Liz grew up on a farm in southern Ohio and pays homage to her roots with a love of organic elements and the thoughtful art of layering of textures and styles. Her work has been described as clean, modern coastal, rooted in classic design principals.
After receiving her BFA in Interior Design from Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago, Liz moved to Martha’s Vineyard and began her design career spending the next 7 years working as an Interior Designer with Hutker Architects. As young designer invested in learning, working among many talented architects is where she gained her appreciation and respect for their craft and the importance of successful collaboration between an architect and interior designer.
“When there is a strong synergy between the design teams, amazing things are created."
Liz started Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design in 2010 and opened a Lifestyle boutique, "Bespoke Abode," shortly after. She now leads the design team as Design Director.
Named a “New Trad: Rising Star of Design” by Traditional Home Magazine, a recipient of New England Home Magazine’s 5 Under 40 Award for design excellence, as well as being named one of the Fresh Faces of Design by HGTV; Liz’s work has been recognized by the Regional and National Design Community. Her work also earned an award at the International Architecture and Design Awards in London, England.
While Liz calls Martha’s Vineyard home, her portfolio of work includes Cape Cod, Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Bluffton and Hilton Head, SC.
She currently lives in Oak Bluffs with her husband Kevan and daughter Phoebe.
"We feel it is a true privilege to assist in creating the spaces our clients call home. Home is where we often long to be, feel most comfortable, and where one’s style is most evident. We take our role seriously, but always find the fun in the process." - Liz Stiving-Nichols
Katie O’Neill
Katie is a talented Interior Designer and Project Manager who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Portland. In addition, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon in Fine Arts and Business and spent time living abroad in Florence, Italy.
She started her career in retail, where she specialized in branding and merchandising for boutiques. After obtaining her BFA in Interior Design, she shifted her focus to high-end residential design, and she built her portfolio of work all along the West Coast, Mid-West, and now on the East Coast with MVID.
Her aesthetic is strongly influenced by her time growing up in the Pacific Northwest, incorporating natural elements, textures, and tones into many of her designs.
Katie is a great designer, leader, and project manager who is an integral part of the MVID team.
Lauren Comley
Lauren is from upstate New York, but upon arriving in New England, she knew she’d found her place.
She received an Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and an Associate’s degree in Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Both areas of study play a huge role in how she views design as well as the skills earned to successfully complete them.
Lauren has honed her skill of developing drawings and details of built-ins, cabinetry, and trim work, and views these as essential in a well designed interior.
Lauren learned a great deal while working with the integrated Architecture and Construction firm PSD in Chatham, MA. and it was there that she began her high-end residential design career. Eventually moving on to SV Design, as well as working with a small firm on Nantucket, Lauren found her way to Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design and quickly took over the design and project Management role in both high-end residential and commercial projects.
With the coastline being a strong source of design inspiration, Lauren describes her aesthetic as curated coastal and is known to develop beautiful and well planned interiors using textures and patterns.
She loves collaborating with her fellow designers in the MVID office and bringing projects to life.
Lauren lives in Sandwich with her husband and son.
Amy Del Torto
Amy joined Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design in 2023 after a successful 30-year career in Real Estate Law in Connecticut.
Growing up in West Tisbury, she is a native of Martha’s Vineyard and received her Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies at the College of our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Amy leads the MV office and studio as the Operating Manager and is excited to return to the Island and has quickly become a valued member of this team.
She currently resides in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.
Tyler Sowizral
As a native of Massachusetts, Tyler grew up outside of Boston yet his relationship with the Vineyard dates back to his early childhood. As a member of the design team and Manager of Bespoke Abode’s flagship location on Martha’s Vineyard, he is excited to help clients build their own deep connection to the island by designing a place that feels like home.
Tyler has long been passionate about real estate and interior design.
After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (with a concentration in a marketing) from The George Washington University School of Business, he returned to Boston to work in real estate and remains a licensed Real Estate salesperson and REALTOR® in Massachusetts.
Tyler’s keen eye for real estate quickly led to a career in design and he joined the MVID/Bespoke Abode team in 2022.
He currently resides in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard and in Boston.
Kathy Glass
Born and raised in New York state, Kathy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology at Hartwick College. Art, architecture, and language were her passion while studying abroad in Austria and Greece.
Kathy’s career began in the fashion industry where she gained project management and sourcing textiles skills, traveling to the Far East and Europe regularly. After living in New York City for a decade, the family moved to a beautifully landscaped town in Utah, Park City. Transitioning towards Interior Design, she joined a high-end residential firm that was flourishing due to the immense growth of the community.
She recently moved to Rhode Island with her three children and is excited to explore the quaint seaside towns after residing in the mountains for fifteen years.
Sandy Borja
Sandy grew up in Torrington, CT and studied at the University of New Haven where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a concentration in Pre- Architecture. She has always been a creative individual and immersed herself in the remodeling of her childhood home which jump started her passion for design.
After graduation, Sandy started her career in the residential side of design at Fletcher Cameron Design in CT where she worked closely with the company principal creating custom kitchens and cabinetry for clients, designers, and architects. Throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Marthas Vineyard.
She is very excited to be a part of the design team at MVID where she will continue to grow her design career while working with this established and talented group of designers.
Mya Mosher
Mya was born and raised in Somerset, Massachusetts. She was influenced by her parents love for old homes and dedication to quality craftsmanship, their remodel of her father’s family homestead confirmed her future career in interior design. Mya received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island and is currently studying to become a NCIDQ licensed designer.
After graduating Mya started her career working for a high-end residential designer in Wellesley, MA where she learned the ins and outs of the trade. Later she made the jump to commercial interiors and was immersed in country club designs up and down the east coast. Now she has found her way to Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design where she is eager to be part of the team and assist clients in creating spaces that are uniquely their own. She takes pride in creating detailed construction documents and believes it’s the carefully thought-out details that make a home truly special.
Mya’s design aesthetic can be described as timeless and classic with a touch of the unexpected. She is not afraid to mix styles, patterns, or colors to achieve intriguing designs.
Mya currently resides on island in Vineyard Haven.
Sylvia Skylar
As the Senior Designer in our Bluffton, SC location, Sylvia leads the Interior Design department offering full interior design services.
Before joining Bespoke Abode in Bluffton, SC, Sylvia spent eight years as Senior Designer for the 'Architectural Digest 100' and 'Elle Décor A-list' firm of Timothy Corrigan Inc., Los Angeles.
Working on three different continents, she led numerous projects, including an 18,000 sq ft celebrity-owned Beverly Hills ground-up renovation, an opulent Paris pied-a-terre for a Middle-Eastern Royal family, and a luxury yacht in Asia. Most recently, she received design credit for the industry-renowned 2023 Kip's Bay Showhouse in Manhattan.
Sylvia has worked extensively with architects and contractors to create timeless, elegant, well designed spaces. She utilizes her knowledge of architectural and building standards, expert space planning, and a proficiency in AutoCAD to offer complete renovation services. A member of the American Society of Interior Designers, Sylvia maintains a vast network of valued industry vendors to best serve her clientele.
With a client-centered approach to the design process, Sylvia brings creative innovation and a systems-based structure to every project.
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