Name that Landmark #5

OK, I’ll admit this next close-up in the Name that Landmark game is a little tough …so that’s why you’ll have some extra time to give us your best guess!

#5 close-up clue in the Name that Landmark game

So what do you think? Post your guess as to what Minnesota landmark the close-up picture (above) is taken from. We’ll announce the winners and post the full-size picture of that landmark Friday (3/5) afternoon. And while you’re at it, check out the Name that Color Contest for a chance to win one of 15 $100 gift cards from Hirshfield’s!

p.s. Head to our Facebook page for clues!

It’s the Grain Belt Beer sign in Minneapolis!

Congrats to Karen and Amy for correctly guessing the Grain Belt Beer sign, our fourth landmark in the Name that Landmark game we have going on this week!

Grain Belt Beer sign in Minneapolis

Now how about coming up with a color name for this famous Minnesota landmark? Something along the lines of “Barley Hop Burgundy” or “Premium Red?” Give us your ideas. Or better yet, play the Name that Color Contest for a chance to win one of 15 $100 gift cards to Hirshfield’s!

{fresh colors for home and fashion}

Sweet saffron, tangy orange, fresh greens and elegant grays seem to be the desired color palette for spring – at least that’s what fashionistas are telling us from the pages of glamorous magazines.

Do these colors translate to home decorating choices as well? While I’m not prepared to cover my walls with tangy orange tones, I am ready for a decorating change. For the last twelve years (and two homes) my walls have been covered in the beige tones of Wilmington Tan (sometimes a tone lighter and sometimes a tone darker) from Benjamin Moore and I’m about ready for a color transformation.

I’m moving toward fresher, more modern tones by transitioning wall colors to a soft and elegant gray in my main living areas. I’m looking at fabric wall coverings that add dimension to my most drab rooms (including my den which is in serious need of a facelift). Today’s wallpapers are easy to hang and easy to remove and come in a variety of textures (including grasscloth, metallic and cork) and an abundance of colors.

I can highlight my fashion-forwardness by using today’s tangy fresh and bright color tones as an accessory in pillows, curtains and frames. I just hope I don’t fade into the background when I lounge against my latest accent pillows showing off my sense of style in a new saffron silk top with grey tassels.

Name that Landmark #4

Time to head back south for our next close-up clue. Hint: think happy hour for this next landmark…

Name that Landmark Close up #4

Post your best guess as to what the above picture is a close-up image of in the comment section below. The winner will be announced later today (3/4). And while you’re at it, don’t forget to play the Name that Color Contest where you could win one of many $100 gift cards from Hirshfield’s!

Landmark #3 is the William A. Irvin

As the clue suggested, Landmark #3 in the Name that Landmark contest wasn’t actually on land. It’s the William A. Irvin ore boat permanently moored in the Duluth/Superior Harbor.

William A. Irvin Ore Boat

Kelly Lego and Sven Gazibo both correctly guessed the Irvin. Thanks to them and to everyone else for playing!