It has been an extremely busy 5 weeks. So busy, in fact, that I did not write the October 26th Newsletter. I mentioned briefly in my October 12th Newsletter that we were moving our warehousing/packing operation. On October 7th I learned that the Fulfillment House that has been doing a great job of packing and shipping our orders was closed, perhaps due to a gas leak or other safety issue. The next day we learned that the business had been seized by the State of Colorado for non-payment of taxes. They packed and shipped items for over forty companies, whose inventory was now locked up. It took 2 weeks to get into the building. Meantime I set up temporary packing operations in my garage. Talk about a giant step backwards. We're finally up and running in a new location. We're still a bit disorganized and are taking a few more days to fulfill orders. Every day things get a little better and I see the light at the end of the tunnel.I've been running this small business since 1994. It allows me great flexibility to do the things I enjoy. I've been thrilled with the growth, particularly over the last three years. But let me tell you, that growth has resulted in many sleepless nights. One just has to keep adapting to new Safety regulations, changing operations, new technology, and new competition. Each challenge that is overcome, results in a feeling of accomplishment. Now if I could just find some time to sew.
I am always so pleased when a reader takes the time to send me photographs of her shades. These pictures were sent by Sherry L who lives in the Pacific Northwest. She wanted to maximize the light coming into her kitchen which is on the north side of her home. She also wanted to keep the beautiful molding. Sherry came up with a great solution by using a hybrid mount. The mounting board is attached directly on the top window molding just below the curved portion. The width of the shade was made as if it were an Inside mount. This is a great solution to her situation. Windows are so much fun. Each and every one is unique. You can see a photograph of the entire room by going to the Gallery Section of my web site.
Shawn M of Sparta, New Jersey USA sent this photograph of her first Roman shade project. She used a heavy decorator fabric and did a great job of centering the pattern. She is now embarking upon making five shades for her Family room: 4 windows and a sliding glass door. I hope she sends photographs once she is done with them. You can see a photograph of the entire room by going to the Gallery Section of my web site.
I got a cute comment from a reader of my September 28th Newsletter.Dear Terrell, I want to thank you so very much for your web site and all your info in the newsletter. I just finished two Roman shades for our new home, with your help...one on a French door in a bedroom and one on an awning window in the bathroom, using your hardware and battens. I used rip stop fabric to keep with the nautical feel so you are able to see the battens. These being my first shades, I was disappointed until I read over your story about Europe and the pictures that show the battens in France.....what fun! Thank you so very much....if the French can do it....well so can I. Keep up your fabulous work....we love it...you're the greatest! Barbara S .
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