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Motorized Shades: Straight Answers for the Curious-But-Skeptical
Olá! Here's something I've noticed after twenty years of measuring windows. When I bring up motorized shades at a consultation, I get one of two faces. The first face lights up — "oh, the fancy ones." The second face does something more honest. It squints a little....
Shades In Place Turns 20: From Boston to Tampa
Hello, longtime friend! Welcome back to We Dress Naked Windows, where I usually answer your burning questions about window treatments with a healthy side of Brazilian zest. But this round is special. This week, Shades In Place turns 20 years old — two full decades of...
Three Years in Tampa: From Snow Boots to Sun Hats
Hello, friends! This week marks three years since we packed up Boston and planted ourselves in Tampa Bay. Three years of palm trees, pool cages, sliders the size of small countries, and a sun that does not play. People ask me all the time: "So Roger, how's Tampa...
Shades of May: Milestones, Sunshine, and Smarter Window Treatments in Tampa Bay
Feliz Cinco de Mayo (and a little life update) May has a funny way of showing up with confetti… and a couple of emotional plot twists. So before I start mixing margaritas and memories, let me share a few milestones—while I’m still sober enough to spell Massachusetts...
Local, National, Global: Window Treatments & Exterior Shades in Tampa Bay, Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch Areas
Hello, and Happy New Year! January might feel like a distant memory, but it’s never too late to refresh your home and your outlook. Whether your resolutions are thriving or already in the rearview mirror, there’s still time to make a change. Especially when it comes...
Why Buy From Shades In Place?
Olá! Most of the time on this blog, we talk about products — shades, shutters, motorization, what works where and why. But today is different. I'll answer questions I get regularly. For instance, I love getting: "Roger, why should I buy from you?" So grab a cafézinho...
Wagging Blinds & Remote Dogs: Tampa Edition
Hey there. I hope this message finds you warm and cozy in the midst of winter! Ana and I can't help but be grateful that we're not in Massachusetts right now. Brr! Today, I wanted to share a heartwarming story that has been bringing so much joy to our lives lately. It...
Interior Shutters in Boston and Tampa: A Blind Audacity Story
Welcome to Blind Audacity—where window treatment wisdom meets real-life adventures, usually served with a little humor and a dash of Brazilian spice. Today’s story travels between Boston’s icy winters and Tampa’s endless sunshine, with a quick stop in the world of...
Dual Shades, Zebra Shades, Banded Shades… Are We Talking About the Same Thing?
Welcome back to We Dress Naked Windows, where window treatment wisdom meets Brazilian curiosity and a healthy dose of humor. Today we’re tackling one of the most confusing names in the window covering world. You may have heard them called: Dual shades Zebra shades...