Store Events

Highlights From Recent Store Events

Events have included product demonstrations, celebrations, and networking opportunities.

Meet & Greet with Author, J.P. White of Minneapolis, Minnesota who recently published his book, The Last Hour of Norah Bow

September 17, 2024

We hosted a lovely Pre-Book Signing gathering for Minneapolis, MN author, J.P. White featuring small bites and refreshments. Afterward, we headed over to Excelsior Bay Books in downtown Excelsior, Minnesota for an engaging presentation by J.P. White, followed by a book signing.

Business After Hours Event   
Co-Hosted With Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber

August 20, 2024

We were thrilled to co-host the Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka Chamber's August Business After Hours Event, which attracted over 60 attendees from Excelsior, Minnetonka, and Chanhassen. Guests enjoyed engaging conversations, delicious appetizers, and refreshing drinks, all while having the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. This event provided a valuable networking platform, allowing attendees to introduce themselves and their businesses. 

A special thank you to our generous sponsors: The Excelsior Vintage for the wine and beer, Joey Nova’s for the tasty appetizers, Shop the Vintage Loft for the display and $50 raffle item, Paradise Charter Cruises for the boat trip raffle donation, and Excelsior Youngstedts for the car wash giveaway coupons. The highlight of the evening was the grand raffle prize: a $150 Paint or Wallpaper Consultation Giveaway from Excelsior Paint & Design.

Saluting Our Neighbor, Excelsior Youndstedts, On Their 15th Anniversary!

June 12, 2024

Congratulations to our next door neighbor, Youngstedts, on their 15th Anniversary in Excelsior, Minnesota community! To celebrate, Youngstedts hosted a lunchtime event featuring FREE Maynards burgers and Adele's frozen custard, along with exciting promotions and giveaways. We contributed to the festivities with a bag toss game set up on CALI green turf and a raffle for a CALI 5' x 7' outdoor area rug. Despite a few raindrops, the grill was sizzling, and a good time was had by all. 

Wallcovering Installers Association May Meeting

May 15, 2024

We were delighted to host the May meeting of the Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Chapter of the Wallcovering Installers Association (formerly the Wallpaper Guild). Members enjoyed a buffet dinner and engaged in lively discussions about their trade. The event featured demonstrations on wallpaper installation, including a live on-site installation. For more information about the Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Chapter, visit wallcoveringinstallers.org.

Benjamin Moore Painter and Designer Appreciation Lunch

April 23, 2024

Chris Drigans, an Architect & Design Representative from Benjamin Moore, delivered an insightful talk on the Color Catalog and the topic "Protecting Your Color Vision." Designers and painters mingled, discussed their trade, and shared stories over a complimentary lunch. The event also included demonstrations showcasing various paint applications.

Fine Paints of Europe Painting Contractor Discussion & Demonstration

April 11, 2024

While more Fine Paints of Europe events will be planned for the future, we invited some of our Fine Paints of Europe painting contractors to the showroom for discussions, demonstrations, and education. We provided sample paints and brushes, and Leslie facilitated discussions with insights from certified Fine Paints of Europe painters in attendance. Attendees also had the opportunity to network over a catered dinner from Maynard's, a local Excelsior, MN restaurant.