by Steve Glenn

Created on: March 15, 2009   Last Updated: March 20, 2009

There was an atmosphere of excitement in the Minneapolis Convention Center. Several groups of people stood ready for the adventure of entering the big show. This was my first time attending the event. I had heard so many good things about it. There was no other spring event in the state of Minnesota that offered as many fantastic ideas on home and garden designs as the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. The show has been in existence for 25 years and is the one of the most anticipated annual spring affairs in Minnesota. The event started with a welcoming address from Minneapolis Mayer R. F. Rybak and proceeded with a ribbon cutting ceremony. "This week is declared Home and Garden week", declared Minneapolis Mayer, who was surrounded by other elated sponsors of the event.

The Home and Garden Show provides Minneapolis residents with a little more than an inspiration of ideas for homes and gardens. There were several fascinating sideshows on display along the walls. People strolled about with large yellow bags, shopping for little items such as eco-friendly glass cleaners and kitchen cookware. There was nothing displayed that did not entertain the interest of the observers. Excellent oil painters and digital photographers displayed gorgeous portraits of children and families. Large family portraits give life and personality to home interiors.

In addition to the little side shows, many great elegant home and garden exhibits embellished the Isles of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Every aspect of home remodeling and enhancement were available. Great looking Amish furniture captivated the attention of those who passed through the halls. Beautiful cabinets, tables, and chairs entertained the imagination. Remodeling designers were offering to construct or renovate quality roofs and ceilings, and walls and floors. I felt myself becoming more and more inspired. A group of eco-friendly window and door designers stood in the middle of the Isle. They smiled invitingly at passing onlookers. In every direction hundreds of people walked up and down the Isles. Children who came to the event with parents played on two giant playground systems with swings, slides, and seesaws.

Many giant kitchen exhibits stood around the corner. Electric stoves surrounded by excellently crafted kitchen cabinets and tables looked astonishing against elegant wallpaper. The large kitchens allowed people to walk around freely without bumping into one another. This idea was a dream come true for home

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