Posts by Angela
Bringing Our Best to You!
At Larkin Painting we always do our best, conduct ourselves in a professional manner, respect others and strive for perfection. Following this philosophy is one of the most important ways to show who we are and what we stand for, especially after we complete our client’s project. My name is Roger and I am the…
Read MoreCare of Soul Rewind: Good Morning
Eight o’clock on any given morning typically finds the Larkin Painting team in someone’s home. It is early in the day yet, a time of new beginnings and new adventures out in the world. It is a precious moment. The first thing we like to say to each customer as we meet them in this…
Read MoreFrom Burden to Blessing — The Larkin Painting Experience
What is The Larkin Painting Experience? Recently our client expressed how nervous he felt at the very thought of repainting his home. ” My wife decided to paint the entire unit and I was dreading it – the mess, confusion, and disruption to my everyday living [wasn’t] something I looked forward to.” This is such…
Read MoreCreate Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 2
We are continuing our exploration of using color to create your unique bedroom. We will delve into four more color categories: whites and pastels, spa, jewel tones, and yes, classic colors. White and Pastel Bedroom Colors If you want a gorgeous white that can serve as a solid background for your bedroom design, Benjamin Moore’s…
Read MoreBathroom Refresh
Our clients know we take pride in all of our work, down to the very last detail. We take pride in choosing the best subcontractors for our clients’ projects. In order to provide the best experience and results for our clients, we only select the subcontractors that have the same values and pride in their work…
Read MoreThe WE of Us
Some time ago, I wrote about George Washington Carver. He is the patron saint of The Larkin Painting Company. I’d like to say more about why we adopted him as our patron saint. Carver was a botanist and an inventor who was born into slavery in America in 1864. Philip Shepherd in his book New…
Read MoreCreate Your Unique Bedroom with Color – Part 1
There is no quicker way to change up your bedroom than to change up your wall color. Paint color can be a daunting design subject but we make it easier by dividing your color and design choices into specific categories. We will explore ways to makeover your bedroom with bright, trendy, patterned, and dark colors.…
Read MoreNo-Fail Exterior Colors
Exterior painting can be tricky. Picking exterior colors is the source of much anxiety. Many clients are daunted by the scope of the exterior projects, and with good reason. Exteriors are the first thing people see when looking at a home or building. A paint job for exteriors has to last for years. Choosing the…
Read MoreWe Are Nature!
I’m thinking a lot about something, a colleague of my wife always says. Her name is Connie and she lives in the northern Minnesota woodlands with beavers as her neighbors. She reminds us often that “We are nature!” Let that sink in for a moment! Or better yet, think about the meaning of Mary Oliver’s…
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