We are a woman-owned business dedicated to serving as a platform for new conversations around design, sustainability and the development of healthy spaces for living & working.
Our Seattle & Bellevue showrooms showcase a curated selection of furnishings, lighting and objects representing international contemporary & modern designers.
As an inspirational resource for architects, designers and private clients, we invite you to explore our showrooms and allow us to aid you in realizing your design visions.
SUSTAINABILITY
It is our belief that selecting heritage furnishings contributes to developing an industry that foregrounds durability and craftsmanship, promoting stronger environmental stewardship.
MR. recognizes the inherent challenges in navigating global supply chains for the transport and sale of contemporary design goods. Throughout the process—from fabrication to shipping—we work closely with our brand partners to address our environmental impact and reduce our carbon footprint whenever possible.
We carefully select firms that prioritize and share our mission, and look to further the conversation with clients and suppliers in all of our projects. We are perpetually inspired by several of our partners like PP Møbler, cc-tapis, Tacchini, Mater and others as they chart new approaches to sustainability.
We are proud to drive this vital work forward, prioritizing conservation and sustainability initiatives across all sectors of our work.
LAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
MR. acknowledges and respects the traditional territories that we are grateful to inhabit. We are honored to assemble on the ancestral homelands of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe. We are committed to continuing their legacy of preserving the environmental integrity of these remarkable places and cultivating sustainable land use practices.
TEAM
Our Team
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Hillary Rielly
MR. President
Hillary is a founding partner of MR. She originally joined on to the Inform Interiors residential team in 2005 after graduating from Bellevue College with an Associate Arts degree in Interior Design. In 2010, Hillary spear-headed opening a contract showroom in South Lake Union. From there, the contract business has steadily grown each year. In 2018, after 13 years of working together Allison and Hillary became full partners in the business. And in early 2024, Hillary became the sole owner of MR.
Hillary hails from Spokane and is our resident pie baker in the summer and cookie baker during the holidays. She spends her free-time wrangling her two sons and two labradoodles into being a little less rambunctious.
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Jenna Blumenthal
Controller
Jenna is the backbone of Inform. She came on board in 2012 and manages our purchasing for the showroom and keeps our orders moving. Jenna’s level-headed and thorough thinking is the baseline for all of our employees to emulate and makes it a pleasure for our vendors to work with MR.
Jenna grew up in Ann Arbor, MI and has a Bachelor in Fine Arts from SAIC. Her past experience includes production manager for local jewelry designer Jamie Joseph, studio manager at a photography studio, and production painter.
Jenna loves the deserts of the Southwest and the beaches of Oregon, and spending time with her family and friends with good food and drinks and backyard bonfires.
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Poppy Weber
Seattle Showroom Manager
Poppy has a long history in luxury sales with over 25 years in sales and customer service with top fashion brands. Prior to joining Inform’s residential sales team in 2016, Poppy worked for 8 years in retail design. Poppy brings that experience into new projects and works with her clients to choose the best materials and finishes, create the best floor plan and curate the best furniture selections for each client’s individual style. Poppy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design.
Outside of work, Poppy enjoys gardening, traveling with her kids, hiking and camping.
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Terri Lyn Sloan
Design | Sales
Terri Lyn joined the team in 2018 after working at other furniture and lighting stores in the Seattle area as well as owning her own shop. Terri Lyn was born and raised in Seattle, a rare true Seattle-ite. Her passion for design has taken her around the world and netted her invaluable experiences in the design industry. Terri Lyn and Hillary work together to curate our accessories selections and window displays in the showroom.
Favorite quote: “I’d agree with you but then we would both be wrong.”
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Anya Dabroski
USM Designer | Residential Sales
Having previously specialized in Furniture Procurement and Staging for Interior Design and Architecture firms, Anya brings to the Showroom nearly a decade of industry knowledge and experience.
Anya splits her time in the showroom between the Residential Retail Team and designing genius USM solutions for clients and for the showroom.
She has a forever design crush on asymmetrical furniture & lighting, a good statement arch, textured fabrics, and a bold pop of color.
Born and raised in Seattle, Anya identifies as both a Seattle Unicorn and a Lake Washington Mermaid. When not chasing sunshine and time on the water, Anya can often be found riding horses, gardening, working on her baby pool shark billiard skills, and taking her leash trained kitty out on mini adventures. She very officially craves Dim Sum daily.
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Sal Grisafi
Purchasing Coordinator | SEA certified
Sal assists on purchasing, customer service and project management. Sal is measured and thorough, bringing 6 years of project management, procurement and operations experience.
After a start in receiving, Sal moved over to a supporting sales role and junior PM for an architectural manufacturer. Sal’s last position was as a senior PM working with a commercial rep group for global brands and helped grow the company to nearly double its size. Sal received a BA in Economics from Stony Brook University and has a professional Studies Diploma in Project Management from NYU.
In March 2021, Sal was SEA certified. SEA credential demonstrates an understanding of core sustainability concepts and best practices and is helping guide Inform’s sustainability goals and mission statement.
Sal lived in Brooklyn, NY for 5 years prior to relocating to Seattle. In his spare time, Sal volunteers at Seattle’s local parks and community gardens, plays guitar and takes selfies with his cat Mel.
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Ngan Vuong
Purchasing Support
After receiving a BA in Marketing from Seattle U, Ngan worked in banking for a few years before deciding to get into supply chain management. Before joining MR.’s purchasing team, Ngan worked in technical purchasing for an expedition cruise line. Ngan enjoyed the methodological aspect of the work in purchasing and decided to pursue it further. Her attention to detail and willingness to jump on the next task, keeps our sales team humming.
Outside of work, Ngan enjoys creating miniature aqua scaping (look that up, it’s cool!), cooking, and cross stitching.
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Nicole Garvey
Bellevue Showroom Manager | Poliform Systems Designer
Nicole joins our team with more than 8 years of experience in closet design. Her projects are fueled with her passion for design and organization. Nicole enjoys partnering with her clients and gathering details about their unique requirements. Her curated designs include materials which not only complement each client’s aesthetic, but also offer a place for everything and everything in its place. Nicole has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Outside the closet, Nicole loves to entertain and dress up. Like Audrey Hepburn once said, “Life is a party. Dress for it.” If she isn’t being a hostess, you will find Nicole enjoying time with her family and friends cooking, playing games, running, and skiing.
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Matthew Ray
Inside Lighting Sales
Matthew joined MR. in 2021 after splitting work between theatrical design and retail for 10 years. Hailing from South Carolina, Matthew moved to Seattle in 2011 to attend Cornish College of the Arts. He received a BFA in Performance Production with focuses in lighting and scenic design. After working in Merchandising/Receiving for a local pharmacy chain and production management around town, Matthew decided to move into a job that combined both worlds.
Outside of work he can be found doing more work for a number of theaters around town or relaxing by a lake on his rare days off.
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Erica Parrish
Contract Furniture Project Manager
Erica joined the contract furniture team in 2023 taking on the role of Project Manager. With a background in Architecture and Interior Design, she infuses her industry expertise and keen attention to detail into every project. Erica's journey as a Project Manager fine-tuned her creative problem solving, organizational, and leadership skills to deliver successful project outcomes. Holding NCIDQ and WELL AP certifications, she places a strong emphasis on sustainability and outstanding quality, dedicating herself to assisting clients create visually stunning and functionally efficient spaces.
Outside of work, Erica finds balance through Pilates, reading and spending time with friends.
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Marc Dombrosky
Marc joined the team in 2023 to assist in developing the brand identity for MR. Now working in collaboration with the sales team, he coordinates integrated marketing strategies across web, print design, showroom photography, visual merchandising & social media content. Concurrently, as co-owner of Slush Club he leads creative direction and brand strategy for a curated ceramics collection by Shannon Eakins. As a visual artist, he maintains an active studio practice, with work currently on view in SOFT POWER at Tacoma Art Museum.
His daily routine is controlled by a 7 lb. Xoloitzcuintli named Rio.
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Allison Mills
Allison is a founding partner of MR. She arrived into Seattle in 2000 to manager and operate the newly opened Inform Interiors. In 2005 she became the sole owner of the Seattle location and led that iteration until 2018 when Hillary partnered in. Allison worked in the design industry for 30 years and her wealth of knowledge of design, art and manufacturing is unmatched. Allison taught all of us about design, aesthetics, hard work and heart. Her passion was at the heart of her relationships with designers, clients and vendors. In February 2024 Allison retired back to her native Canada.