Wunderweib Wunderweib I’m so in the painting mood! Maybe not so much painting an entire room one (yawn) color, but something along the lines of these very cool painting projects. Listening to the personable Kim Yeager share her tips and techniques from The Art of Junk seminars* Hirshfield’s has been hosting, certainly adds fuel to...
Take a drive down Lyndale Avenue North in Minneapolis and you’ll eventually pass the Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing building at 4450 Lyndale Avenue North. Hirshfield’s has been making paint here in Minneapolis since 1982 thanks to that facility and the loyal patrons who shop at their local Hirshfield’s! The team at Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing (HPM) is...
Today we mourn the loss of a good friend. We join the many here today in Minneapolis who awoke this Friday either already in anguish or soon to be from the senseless tragedy at Accent Signage Systems last evening. We learned just this morning that one of the bright faces we saw every morning and...
Being in the Window Treatment Industry is an exciting and challenging career. You see all types of homes and businesses and meet lots of interesting people. I receive great satisfaction when I am able to help a customer find the perfect window treatment. Over the 20+ years in this business I have many window treatment jobs...
What is paint? At one point or another, chances are you’ve used paint in some sort of application. Whether you finger-painted as a child, used watercolor paints in high school art class or painted the interior of your home, paint is a common medium for expressing creativity and adding beauty. But what makes up the...
Here’s the story of a lovely lady… This story warms my heart in so many ways: ingenuity, creativity, recycling, the want or need to express your personal sense of style, and my favorite, yard art. Olga lives in a small, isolated Russian village (north of Mongolia) and saved bottle caps until she had enough to...
Don’t know how to cover those large windows or patio doors? We are all very familiar with vertical blinds. You know those 3” wide fabric or vinyl strips that hang from a metal track. While they are very practical for these applications, they have been on the market a very long time. There are many...
With the change of seasons comes a new Idea’s House from Bachman’s. The theme for this fall is “Cool Trends for Fall Gatherings.” With three party setups and plenty of space for casual gatherings, this home is focused on celebrating the season with friends, family and pets.
Hello – I want to commend you on your Platinum Ceramic paint. I am the worst painter in the world and it’s something I dread doing. However, I recently decided to repaint a bedroom in my home and I used Hirshfield’s Platinum Ceramic paint. I was amazed at how great it was to work with....
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind treasures for your home, then we suggest you hop in line for the Junk Bonanza! The best junk round-up in the nation rolls in to Shakopee, Minnesota on September 13 and runs through September 15. The Junk Bonanza provides a gathering spot for purveyors and shoppers of vintage finds, beautiful...
