Every so often we receive an unsolicited note from a satisfied customer. Why “every so often?” Is it because our company only performs at an exceptional level “every so often?” We’d like to think not, but a little self doubt does help keep one at the top of their game. Countless times I’ve shared positive...Read More
As summer approaches, it seems like painting projects begin with a fury. And as you add more paint to your collection, it becomes essential to get a handle on the extra paint you are done with or won’t use again. Here are 4 keys for storage and disposal that will help you: Don’t throw away...Read More
Stan’s photo looks particularly good because he let me use some of his equipment; Stan is a freelance photographer and was returning from a job when he stopped by to have his photo taken. Hence, his knowledge of gray.Read More
When we asked Jon Lovejoy, of Edina Hirshfields for some advice on painting and brush storage he shared some great tips. Jon has worked at Hirshfields for 33 years, and just a few years ago threw away a brush he bought shortly after he began working at the company. He estimated owning and using it...Read More
More than two thousand entries were submitted to the judging panel headed by Pat Verlodt of the Color Marketing Group. Of those, only twelve could be chosen by the judging panel because they “captured the essence and personality of that color, demonstrated imagination and deserved to become the permanent color name in the Hirshfield’s 2010...Read More
Yellow to most people means sunshine and warmth. That would seemingly make it a perfect color to brighten up your home décor, but it can be difficult to know how to use it well, especially along with other colors. Yellow is a great companion. Include it with a cool palette of blues and grays to...Read More
I went out to the Minnesota Arboretum last weekend to see Patrick Dougherty’s Big Build in progress. I was so excited when I found out the Arboretum commissioned his residency here in May. A Patrick Dougherty in Minnesota – that’s big. Today, May 22, 2010 will be a ribbon cutting and naming ceremony for the...Read More
I found this post on 66 Square Feet and the photos were so simple, yet captivating, that I am compelled to share. I guess gardens come in all shapes and sizes just like their gardeners. How does your garden grow? Mine is growing with plenty of weeds after all the rain we have had this...Read More
