With Earth Day only days away, now is the time to think about the ways in which your home can be more environmentally friendly. April 22 marks the 41st observation of this event, designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for nature and the environment. Bringing elements from nature indoors is one way to design a...
This is the last weekend for the Spring Ideas House 2011 at Bachman’s on Lyndale. If you have time, rejuvenate yourself with a leisurely tour of the house, garden center, and store. The theme of this Spring Ideas House is “European Romance.” A light, airy and refreshing antidote to our long, cold winter. The design team...
Bob from 3M is here to offer some tips on how to tape around windows before painting. Using Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape, you can easily tape around the edges of a windowpane to give you a perfectly polished look once the painting is complete! The tape can also be used to cover hinger covers when...
When painting a room in your home, don’t forget about the 5th wall – the ceiling! Whether you want to go bold with a bright, vibrant color or stick to the classic white or beige, a fresh coat of paint can really change the look and feel of a room. To make sure the painting...
The Masters Tournament, the first major professional golf tournament of the year, starts this week at Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf club in Georgia. The event is well known for its much-coveted green jacket winners earn for their victory. Past champions include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Phil Mickelson. Golf, a sophisticated sport,...
A little Scottish love coming your way in honor of National Tartan Day. April 6 is the day designated for Scots in the United States and Canada to observe and promote their Scottish heritage. Let me know if you spot any kilts out and about. Here in Minnesota, the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games are...
Dear Hirshfield’s, I would just like to say how pleased I was with the service Nick Benson offered me in custom mixing paint for my latest project. He was exceedingly friendly and eager to please. He remixed a new batch of paint to make the match to my wallpaper and it wasn’t an easy task....
The Union Jack has always held a special place in my heart, but my love affair intensified when I saw this subtle rendition of the flag by Sara Habgood in Ideal Home magazine last year. I loved it. The neutral palette is very appealing to me as sometimes the traditional red, white, and blue is...
You may have seen the recent article in the Star Tribune about Dan and Bridget Smith’s quest to turn their unfinished basement into a comfortable, stylish living space. You can read the article here, but for a more behind the scenes look at the transformation, keep reading! Dan shared with us the colors he chose and...
Dear Madame or Sir, I have had the pleasure of using Hirshfields paints for the last 12 years in painting the interiors & exteriors of several properties for not only ourselves, but for friends and family as well. Your products and service have always be great. This brings me to the particular reason for kudos. We started using Hirshfields...
