No, she’s not sharing the latest beauty and make-up secrets of celebrities – she’s sharing, in our opinion, much more valuable information! Kim Yeager is a life-long lover of design, yet loving refers to her work as “junking” and herself as a “junker.” For her, amazing design is the result of a tasteful, creative well-done...Read More

Can we all just agree that summer goes by much too quickly here in Minnesota? Ok? Agreed. Thankfully, design transcends time and allows us to keep summer alive in our homes all year long! Here are some of our favorite year-round summer-inspired design elements: Grass cloth wallcoverings Adding natural elements, like grass cloth wallcoverings, to your...Read More

A fresh coat of paint can give new life to an old piece of furniture, an outdated room or even a home’s entire exterior! However, sometimes before you can add that fresh coat of paint you have to first remove the old layer(s). Removing old paint can sometimes prove to be an icky task and...Read More

Summer is the best time of year to get the neighbors together for a backyard cookout or a relaxing drink on the patio. Especially here in the Midwest, we need to take advantage of the short time frame we have to spend time outside! Turn your backyard into a fun and inviting space with these...Read More

Finishing touches make all the difference when it comes to the overall look of your home. The window boxes full of colorful flowers, the paver stones winding through the backyard, and the classic shutters adorning your windows. Even though these “finishing touches” may be subtle, they still deserve the proper attention and upkeep needed to...Read More

Furnishing a home can be a major investment. You have the necessities – a table, bed, dinnerware, and a place to sit. Then you have the “nice to haves” – wall art, fancy lighting, a glam rug, and accessories to tie the space together. When you’re excited about decorating, and anxious to get started, the...Read More

When you have the right design plan, you don’t have to worry about accepting a space as-is. There are very few flaws that can’t be “designed away!” For example, if you have a room that feels dark and gloomy try these design tips and tricks to make it feel lighter and brighter! Add a mirror...Read More

It’s that finishing touch that just makes a room feel complete; a touch of black. Black is the “decorative weight” or grounding force that creates a sense of completeness in a room. Best of all, it goes with everything so no matter what your decorating style you can always incorporate a touch of black. Are...Read More

The colonial history of the United States covers the history from the start of European settlement until 1776 when the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence as the United States of America on July 4th. This was a period of great transition for our country and a time when styles were blended together to create American...Read More

Summertime weather forecasts here in Minnesota usually include the three “H’s” – hot, hazy and humid. Sure you could crank up the AC or turn on some fans to help cool your home down, but you could also simply add a fourth “H” to that list – Hirshfield’s – and combat the summer heat (and...Read More