Weekend inspiration…
Today is the last day to register for the $1000 McNabb & Risley Gift Certificate; don’t miss out, stop in today!
Trying to stay warm in this sub-zero degree weather? I hear you!
Try accenting your sofa with this extra thick chunky throw; the neutral hue will go with any color scheme. Better yet, a great throw will keep you warm and toasty on a cold Wisconsin winter night. Shop our great selection of throws and save during the Anniversary Sale!
Trend Watch: Featuring Modern Vintage…
I am loving the hottest interior design trend for 2015 which I categorize as modern vintage. The chair featured above features style and comfort and best of all design flexibility. Is it vintage or is it modern? You decide…
Loving the crazy cool watercolor inspired fabric? This textile is just another great way to flex your artistic nature in interior design today. If this fabric doesn’t work for your interior, consider one of their 1200 other selections, all on sale during the Anniversary Sale.
Find it now at McNabb & Risley.
Doing good things for our community… It’s almost time for the Dream Big Gala Event!
I just learned about this fabulous charity fundraiser from one of my clients. Founded in 2004, Special Spaces is a non-profit organization that creates dream bedrooms for children with life threatening illnesses. It evolved on the belief that children facing this journey need a special place to heal, recover and find peace. The focus is simple; bring hope and inspiration to the children and families they serve.
With 30 rooms completed and a goal of 100 more over the next five years, Special Spaces has one major fundraiser, the Dream Big Gala. This fundraiser benefits Special Spaces by raising money for room makeovers in Wisconsin. For the silent auction this year, McNabb & Risley donated the items featured below. Bid on a gold pierced metal bowl, the equestrian giclee featuring some fanciful horses, a metal owl bulletin board and an art glass bowl with a $500 gift certificate! The Dream Big Gala will be held on February 27th, 2015 at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. For more information, visit http://specialspaceswisconsin.org/ or call director Kathy Schmidt at 414-801-6320.
Gold Pierced Metal Bowl
Equestrian Giclee featuring some fanciful horses!
Metal Owl Bulletin Board
Let’s dine in tonight!
This dining room set is seriously stunning; wouldn’t you agree? Imagine having friends over and sitting down to share a home cooked meal…or in my case, takeout. My Aunt Dorothy always said, “It’s not about the food, dear, it’s about good friends and great conversation.” The dining room featured above offers a slightly modern edge to a traditional style, so perfect for today’s trend. Special order it now during the Anniversary Sale.
Looking for a fabulous recipe to serve? Try my Bestie’s signature stir fry dish!
8 tsp. minced garlic
4 tbsp. fresh lime
8 tsp. gluten free soy sauce
4 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
4 tbsp. brown sugar
1-12 oz. sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 lb. fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into ¼” strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into ¼” strips
2 tsp. corn starch
3 cups hot cooked rice
1. Mix first five ingredients, including 3 tbsp. oil and transfer steak into the mixing bowl. Let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Transfer your steak into a hot frying pan at medium high heat and stir fry with 1 tbsp of oil until browned. Remove steak and add fresh beans and peppers and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
3. Wisk corn starch into the marinade and pour over veggies until the sauce thickens. Add your steak to the vegetable mixture, allow to cook another minute or so until warmed. Serve over hot rice.
This super easy recipe is a hit at our home and serves four; enjoy!
-Tara
Thinking about redesigning your space?
Here are a few helpful tips from the McNabb & Risley design staff to get you started:
Gabriella: Find something that inspires your design, like a beautiful piece of art or a family heirloom.
Sara: Do some soul searching and edit your space; now’s the time to decide what pieces you’re going to keep and incorporate into your new interior.
Linda: Find an interior designer at McNabb & Risley that you feel comfortable working with because it’s important to develop a relationship with someone who understands your design vision and budget.
Kristen: Consider the function of the space; who is going to be using it and what for (i.e. reading, relaxing, entertaining)? How much seating is needed? What is the focal point of the space (i.e. TV, windows, fireplace)?
Amanda: You can start brainstorming for your space by looking through design magazines, or better yet, visit McNabb & Risley or our online design blog!
I think it’s time for a party…award winning chili anyone?
It’s freezing outside today but we are staying warm with a homemade chili birthday luncheon honoring the two Kristens! Sara and her husband provided their special award winning chili as the main course and it was delicious! Happy Birthday to Kristen and Kristen! May 2015 bring you both health, happiness and much joy!
What could you do with a $1000 McNabb & Risley gift certificate?
What is on your fantasy shopping list? We’d love to hear from you!
I’m crushing on the color amethyst this month and here are my top five picks for February…
TARA’S TAKE ON DESIGN:
What goes with amethyst? Try my fave color combinations below…
AMETHYST & PEWTER
AMETHYST & WILLOW
AMETHYST & CITRINE
AMETHYST & IVORY
AMETHYST & GREIGE
Would you consider decorating with the color amethyst? We’d love to hear from you!
Design terminology 101: What is a Greek key pattern? Here are a few gorgeous examples below…
Greek key patterns are classically designed decorative borders constructed from a continuous line and shaped into a repeated geometric motif. Greek key designs can be traced back to ancient Greece and the pattern is thought to symbolize infinity and unity. Greek key patterns have been found on decorative vases, pottery and used as architectural details on ancient temples. Today there is a resurgence of this popular design motif and I am spotting it be utilized on area rugs, designer textiles, decorative tapes and even etched into crystal hurricanes.
Pillow Talk: February’s featured accent pillow
Our elegant Greek key toss pillow is down filled and embroidered in 100% wool. Greek key designs were popular mid-century and have had a design resurgence in 2015. I love the colorful pop of tomato red paired with warm ivory. Find them now at McNabb & Risley.
Simple luxuries for you and your home…
Candles are such an affordable luxury and our candles not only smell incredible but they look amazing too! I love the sparkly mercury glass that features such interesting textures. These candles are beautiful grouped in threes and absolutely glow when lit. I find them perfect for a January tablescape!
Find them locally at McNabb & Risley.
Sharing the love (and the chocolate) with our staff on Valentine’s Day!
There’s a magical impressionist quality to this Thiensville winter sunset…
If you don’t like the view outside your window today, let me share this photo taken from my back yard. Stunning natural beauty is everywhere – just look up at the night sky.
We have the perfect Valentine’s Day bling and we think you will agree!
Winter glam starts with one stunning piece of wrist candy! Slip on our lovely bracelet and you will be receiving compliments all day long! This bracelet is a forever piece that is modern and classic at the same time. Semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals accent the 14k vermeil bracelet. There’s only one so stop in soon or call us!
Our Valentine’s Day DIY Project…
Looking for a creative way to display your children’s homemade valentines? Try my fun craft project using simple wood clothes pins and twine. Select three paint colors; I chose white, hot pink and cherry red. Paint one side of the clothespin in a solid color and let dry.
Next, accent the clothespins with small painted stripes and polka dots. You can also leave a few clothespins in plain colors and gloss over them in silver sparkly nail polish or glitter paint.
Let dry overnight. This is a fun project for the entire family to try. When complete, string twine across a long hallway or door opening and clip on your favorite treasured valentines. Your children will love admiring their art and you will enjoy it too!
For a more grown up version of this craft project, try this approach…For a more sophisticated look, use metallic paints in gold and silver and add a natural off-white cotton twine. The gold and silver would offer a more versatile option for displaying your favorite photographs and greeting cards year-round. I hope you enjoy creating something wonderful with your family and if you do, please send us a photograph of your finished project – we’d love to see it!
We are celebrating our anniversary all month long!
We want to thank all of our devoted customers for their patronage over the last six decades. As we celebrate our anniversary this month I am amazed how furniture designers continue to look to the past for inspiration. Mid-century classics remain forever stylish and popular in 2015. I invite you to discover our latest home collections designed with style yet focused on comfort and value.
As McNabb & Risley embraces the new year, we continue to evolve and change with the times yet stay true to our vision of offering quality home furnishings and outstanding customer service to our community. I invite you to stop in soon and explore our exciting new showroom.
Yours,
Tara Wilke
You deserve an elegant retreat!
At the end of the day, wouldn’t it be nice to know that a restful refuge awaits you? If you are considering a master bedroom makeover, February is a great month to start your design project. McNabb & Risley offers custom bedding tailored to every taste and size requirement. Do you need custom bedding for an antique bed? We can design a bedroom ensemble that will not only fit your bed but will transform your space! We also offer bed linens, down comforters, blankets and custom bed coverings available through our interior design staff. Stop in soon and save during McNabb & Risley’s Anniversary Sale.
Our open house was a success! A special thank you to all of our customers who attended!
We served Regina’s chocolate cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, artisan cheeses and veggie appetizers!
Congratulations to our door prize winners listed below! Remember you have until the end of February to register for the $1000 gift certificate so stop in soon.
Lynne L.
Robin K.
Debbie S.
Eileen M.
Debbie M.
Elizabeth S.
Connie P.
Laura W.
We have been getting a lot of concerned calls this morning about our boarded up window; thank you for your concern. The Open House got a little out of hand at the end of the day when someone drove through the front window. It was an accident – no problems, we are all good here and so is the driver. See what you miss when you don’t turn out for these events?! You have to laugh…
Our new sectional was designed for serious lounging!
Subdued hues and neutral fabrics are always in style and easy to build a design scheme around. My favorite base textiles have texture and are comprised of hard-wearing, family friendly fibers like the sectional featured above. Imagine spending a snowy afternoon curled up on this sectional, reading or watching a movie…pure bliss!
You’re invited to our 61st Anniversary Party!
Love citrine and pewter color palettes? So do we! Mid-century design is hot for 2015; some design classics never go out of style. Custom order this sofa in a wide variety of designer fabrics then add a splash of color with our dynamic abstract art and decorative ottomans. Shop local during our Anniversary Sale and save storewide.
Save the Date! You’re invited to our 61st Anniversary Party on Saturday, February 7th!
Looking to update your dining room? Try a stylish fully upholstered dining room chair in a bold color highlighted with brushed nickel nailhead trim! Find them now during McNabb & Risley’s Anniversary sale and save 40% off of your custom order!
What’s underfoot? February’s featured area rug…
Are you feeling the love? Anyone who adores hearts as much as I do will fall in love with this rug! It’s available in three color ways, pink and ivory, ivory and gray and as shown above. The 100% wool area rug is not only beautiful but extremely durable too. Our rug is a loop hooked rug and is hand crafted by artisans.
Sizes available:
2×3
3’6×5’6
5×8
7×9
Custom order during our Anniversary Sale and save!
