Design Impressions: What’s trending in the Pacific Northwest?
Rustic home furnishings… love the creativity!
Featured Artist: Lynne Alexander
Art collectors take note! Here’s the latest from an extraordinary artist, Lynne Alexander! I discovered Lynne’s art in a chic little coffee shop in Queen Anne, a historic district just north of downtown Seattle, WA. Lynne has been involved in the arts for most of her life and for the last ten years she has devoted her creative energy to painting. What I love about this accomplished artist is that she is self-taught and brings a fresh perspective to the art world.
For more information, please visit Lynne’s website at www.alexanderartworks.net. Thank you Lynne for sharing!
Has this winter weather wreaked havoc on your work tote? I have a solution…
Try our durable, vegan multi-purpose tote, perfect for a woman on the go! It can also double as a chic diaper bag in a pinch. I love the clean lines featuring sporty topstitching.
Find it now at McNabb & Risley!
Simple Indulgences…
You and your family will love our premium white sheets. Soft and luxurious, you’ll enjoy comfort every night. Go ahead, it’s time to splurge!
Custom order and save during McNabb & Risley’s Winter Sale!
Not ready to commit to an all white interior? Try my simple tips on how to introduce the color white into your home. Enjoy!
I love beadboard and have used it on walls in the sunroom, a bathroom and on a ceiling in a cottage. It is also an inexpensive alternative to a tile backsplash. You can paint beadboard any color, but I adore it in white. Beadboard is timeless and classic and it will not break the design budget.
Another simple way to introduce white into the home is to use sheer white drapery panels. The lightweight fabric allows light to shine through while still affording some privacy.
Create a spa-like feeling in your bathroom by switching all of your colorful towels to elegant, plush, all-white towels. The towels featured above are 100% cotton, have a 600 gram weight and are strong and luxuriously absorbent. The subtle peacock pattern reverses to terrycloth and are available in white or ivory.
Subway tile has been used since the early 1900’s and was named after the New York Subway System in 1904. This classic tile is approximately a 3×6 rectangular shape but is available in a lot of different sizes. I like the design flexibility that Subway Tile offers; it can look great in a modern setting or if you have a traditional setting, try a hand-molded tile with a pillow edge and a crackle finish.
Looking for the perfect Winter White? McNabb & Risley’s Design Staff shares their faves…
Hannah’s favorite white is White Chocolate Natura by Benjamin Moore. It’s an eco-friendly and sustainable option that has no harmful VOC’s. This warm white is very light and refreshing and really opens up a space.
Jessica’s favorite white is Simply White by Benjamin Moore. She’s used this in her own home and did the entire kitchen in Simply White. This white is a compatible choice for any color palette and goes well with cool or warm tones.
Simply White
John’s favorite white is Navajo White by Benjamin Moore. It’s a warm white but looks crisp with cool colors too. He’s used Navajo White in his Master Bath and absolutely loves the results!
Kristen’s favorite white is West Highland White by Sherwin Williams. This white has warmth but works really well with gray hues. It would be amazing in a Powder Room using different paint sheens in a stripe application!
Tara’s favorite white is Moderate White by Sherwin Williams. This white has a very deep saturation; she recently repainted all her woodwork in Moderate White and loves the warmth of the color.
Moderate White
Linda’s favorite white is Ivory Lace from Sherwin Williams. It has a soft, creamy white feel but without the yellow undertones that some of the other basic whites that are readily used have. Ivory Lace has a crisp quality that would make it ideal for moldings and doors in conjunction with a wide variety of other colors.
There’s nothing like white flowers to brighten a snowy winter day!
Our silk white floral bouquet is amazingly realistic and will not compete with your existing color scheme. White flowers are a great way to update any interior and are affordable too!
There’s style underfoot…
This month’s area rug is white on white, featuring a Greek key pattern.
-100% Semi-worsted New Zealand wool
-Hand-knotted
-Hand-carved detail
-Made in India
-Available in a wide assortment of sizes
Special order it and save during McNabb & Risley’s Winter Sale!
Bright ideas: Illuminate your world with this stunning contemporary white lamp!
Classic and cool, this ceramic lamp features a mid-century style yet is updated for now. The white on white sculptural base is fresh and timeless, perfect for today’s interiors!
Design Terminology 101: What is Mother of pearl?
Our mosaic tray with organic shaped handles is an excellent example of how Mother of pearl has been used throughout the ages for decorative purposes. Mother of pearl, also known as Nacre (Nay-ker), is the inner shell in the majority of mollusks and it is also what makes up the lustrous outer coating of pearls. Mother of pearl is strong, resilient and beautifully iridescent.
Find this beautiful tray now at McNabb & Risley!
We’re celebrating today! Happy Birthday Carol!
The staff helped Carol celebrate her birthday today by treating her to lunch! Happy Birthday Carol! Enjoy!
Another stylish Winter White accent for January inspiration!
Here is the best of classic and modern style elements blended in an extraordinary mirrored front accent chest. This piece would be lovely in an entryway, the dining room or use a pair as nightstands in the Master Bedroom. This piece features three generously sized drawers, which would provide ample storage. Overall dimensions: 36Wx18Dx32H.
Available now at McNabb & Risley!
January is a great time to gather and enjoy a meal with friends!
Here is one of my favorite casual dining sets featuring Winter White! A soft walnut finish and inlay patterned table top is combined with a contemporary white base and companion white chairs featuring a whimsical fretwork pattern in the photo featured above.
Custom order it and save during McNabb & Risley’s Winter Sale!
January’s birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes a light heart, loyalty and enduring affections
Such a sweet sentiment, I just love the deep, rich red color of a good garnet. Our faux Victorian garnet ring features lovely faceted stones. Foil backed gems are set in a bronze metal ring, which is adjustable. This piece is probably Czechoslovakian, circa 1890.
As with all antique jewelry, there is only one!
Comfort never looked so chic!
Feel free to prop up your feet and relax on this elegant tufted ottoman featuring a distressed wood finish. Additional tufted benches are included are included with the purchase of this 50” x 24” deep ottoman. You could use the ottoman and benches as shown above or break away the benches and place them under a sofa table in the same room to use as additional seating.
Available in this fabric and finish only. Get it locally at McNabb & Risley!
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?!
There is if you work at McNabb & Risley! Jim treated everyone to lunch and had it delivered! Yay! No one had to head out in the cold and snow.
Thanks Jim!
Another rave review! Another satisfied McNabb & Risley Customer shares…
We agree! Thank you so much for sharing!
For all the dreamers out there, today is your day; it’s ‘Make Your Dream Come True’ day!
Today is the day to seize opportunity; to make your dreams come true. Dreams do not come true without some effort on your part, so today do something, anything, to move in the direction of achieving your goals in life.
I adore peaceful bedrooms and today I am posting one of my favorites; enjoy!
All of your troubles will melt away when you retire to such a restful place. This beautifully designed bedroom collection is one of many we offer at McNabb & Risley through our interior design service. Make 2014 the year you update your master suite. I’m putting it at the top of my list!
I find the joy of a scented room even more important in January when we are snowed in!
Enjoy filling your room with the creamy, rich vanilla scent reminiscent of Bourbon, France. The hand blown glass containers can be up-cycled; use the container with the covered lid for aromatic bath salts and the cylinder for a beautiful bedside vase!
Available now at McNabb & Risley!
January’s Art Selection: “Freedom”
Our magnificent painting demonstrates how extraordinary the use of range of value and contrast can be. You can actually feel the joyous energy of the galloping horses when you stand in front of the richly painted oil painting.
Here is an excellent example of an art selection for an all white interior. The painting’s execution and drama are superb – and done entirely without color. Simply brilliant!
Design Resolutions for 2014
Banish bad design selections from your world – start today at McNabb & Risley’s Winter Sale!
2014 is a great time to update your bedroom with our splurge-worthy white on white bedding!
Our white on white custom sateen bedding is elegant and luxurious. The asymmetrical pleats remind me of custom designed wedding gowns and of European couture…sweet dreams!
Bedding features:
-300 thread count
-Sold as a set of 2 shams and duvet
-Machine washable
-Available in Full/Queen or King
“The effect of an all white dining room can be magical.” –Tara Wilke
The beauty of an all white on white dining room is simply the absence of color. I love bold color; however, color can be distracting in the dining room, taking focus away from the food, its presentation and your tablescape.
Imagine yourself sitting down to dine in this beautiful light, bright and airy dining room. Now imagine you are surrounded by friends about to enjoy a meal you lovingly prepared. There is nothing in this room’s décor to distract you from the pleasure of dining, good conversation and the joy of sharing a meal with those you love. Everything that is important comes into a sharp focus: the flowers, the food, soft candlelight, and most important, your guests. The dining experience has been taken to a new level because you chose an all white on white décor. Bon appetite!
Have you ever dreamed of a white color scheme?
This month’s blog is dedicated to all of you who swoon over white décor in the chic shelter magazines, myself included! Getting white right can be tricky but if you follow my simple design tips, I promise you a fail-safe interior that you will love forever. All products featured are at McNabb & Risley now or can be ordered for you, so let’s get started!
When considering an all white color scheme, be sure to check your room’s sunlight exposure; white tends to look best in sun drenched rooms and particularly lovely if you have a southern exposure. A northern exposure tends to offer cooler light, so if you proceed with a white scheme in these rooms, opt for cool whites or white with a touch of gray.
White color schemes are all about an absence of color so they are very calming and peaceful. When you remove color from a design scheme, what remains are the “bare bones”: your architecture, the furniture and finally the art selections. Since the furniture and art are now the primary design focus, it is extremely important to make correct selections early in the design process.
Choose interesting furniture silhouettes that are finely crafted and feature unique design details. Combine rich textures and woven fabrics in various shades of white for your upholstery, being careful not to match the whites too perfectly. White can be cool or warm, now is the time to choose one palette and do not deviate from the scheme. This simple tip will lead to the success of your final design so I encourage you not to mix cool whites with warm whites. I personally like to start with the darkest white on the floor, whether it be a painted wood floor or an area rug, then move up in the color scale ever so slightly for the upholstery and saving the brightest whites for the walls and window treatments.
White rooms are perfect for introducing unexpected design elements like a mirrored chest, a statement cocktail table or a fabulous modern painting.
Your interior is like a blank canvas, waiting for you, the artist, to begin your design journey. It has been said that white symbolizes fresh beginnings; with that in mind, what do you want to create for 2014? I hope to inspire you all month with my top selections of Winter Whites!
Fond Regards,
Tara Wilke
Today is a day for quiet reflection as we admire Mother Nature…the day was blanketed in pure, deep white snow…
Our staff wanted to share some of their favorite winter photographs with you!
The celebration continues…start the New Year right with great savings from McNabb & Risley!
Please join us as we celebrate the New Year with our greatest sale ever!
Special Hours:
January 4th – 9am to 5pm
The celebration continues…start the New Year right with great savings from McNabb & Risley!
Please join us as we celebrate the New Year with our greatest sale ever!
Special Hours:
January 3rd – 9am to 8pm
January 4th – 9am to 5pm
The celebration continues…start the New Year right with great savings from McNabb & Risley!
Please join us as we celebrate the New Year with our greatest sale ever!
Special Hours:
January 2nd – 9am to 5:30pm
January 3rd – 9am to 8pm
January 4th – 9am to 5pm
Shop McNabb & Risley’s New Year’s Sale – Open Today 11 to 5!
Today’s a great day to take a deep breath and relax…or…you could shop our amazing New Year’s Sale!
