2011 StoryTeller Highlight Video

It has to be said… 2011 has been an amazing year! We have had the pleasure of sharing so many of our client’s stories both through video and other avenues. So for our annual holiday video this year, instead of sharing stories of our own, we decided to share with you a taste of what we’ve been so fortunate to work on this past year. Happy Holidays from all of us here at StoryTeller Media & Communications.

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Hirshfield’s is helping bring color to Japan

Local paint manufacturer and retailer, Hirshfield’s, has been selling paint to Japanese retailers for over eight years now. Sales have seen a big boost in the last few months due to post-tsunami rebuilding and changing tastes. Jason Boedigheimer, operations director for Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing, says orders to Japan have easily increased 100 fold since the March tsunami. You can read more about HIrshfield’s relationship with Japanese paint retailers in this recent article in the Star Tribune.

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Retro Revival

Hold on to that shag carpet and rotary phone! Kathy Basil from Hirshfield’s Design Resource talks to Kim Palmer of the Star Tribune about the revival of retro.

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Natural Design Trends for 2011

Kathy from Hirshfield’s Design Resource stopped by KARE 11 yesterday to talk with Diana Pierce about design trends to look for in 2011. Kathy summed it up as “Glamorganic” - design elements that are natural yet glam! Click here to see Kathy’s interview!

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Hirshfield’s Partners with Second Harvest Nov. 10-28

If you’ve got some pre-Thanksgiving painting projects to knock out this weekend, swing by Hirshfield’s and bring some food. Yes, food! Working in partnership with the Second Harvest Heartland, Hirshfield’s is taking your food donations between November 10-28 and helping to re-stock our local food shelves. When you bring in your donation, you’ll receive 20% of Hirshfield’s brand paint, which by the way, is locally manufactured so you’re also helping local business!

As you know, this is a difficult time for many families so please consider helping out Second Harvest Heartland, even if you don’t need to pick up any paint.

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Loft Living: Creating Separation in Your Space

One of the most difficult things about living in a loft is trying to create separation between your bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, etc. - since they’re generally all part of one big room. Here are my top tips for creating separation and differentiation between areas of your loft:

• Try a Screen: Screens are a great way to separate spaces and are very versatile since they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In addition to their functionality, they also are a great decor piece.

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Hirshfield’s Hosts Paint Sale to Benefit Local Food Shelves

Holidays are times for giving, and Hirshfield’s is doing just that with a paint sale to benefit local food shelves. From now through Nov. 24, customers will receive a 20 percent discount on Hirshfield’s brand interior paints with every non-perishable food donation. Hirshfield’s will then work in partnership with Second Harvest Heartland, the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger-relief organization, to distribute the food to those in need.

Customers can drop off their food donations at any of Hirshfield’s 25 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Suggested food items include canned vegetables and fruit, boxed meals, soup, rice, instant potatoes, pasta, sauces, pet food and personal hygiene products. For more information and coupons, visit www.hirshfields.com.

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