Showing posts with label shades. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shades. Show all posts

Monday, February 9, 2015

#shopFranklin: Breaking News - 2/9/15



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The Shady Spot
A monthly 'bulletin' about window shades, life and humor
Breaking News - 2/9/2015

Snow Melting Troubles
Hello and my apologies for sending another email to you in the month.

However I've thought it is my responsibility to inform you that due to the extreme amounts of snow fall this winter,  my showroom has taken the hit.

Lots of snow melting causing severe water damage to our facility..The good news is that event has pushed us to find an even better location to accommodating our growing company.

Inevitably some delays returning calls and scheduling jobs will occur since we are dealing with insurance, clean-up and real estate hunting..Did I mention we are still busy selling shades too?

Thanks again for your support over the years and your understanding while we are passing this bumpy road.

More to come...Meanwhile take a look at some of the photos.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Inevitable Course of Life



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OCTOBER, 2014
 The Inevitable Course of Life

Hey Steve  

 
Do you realize that we are less than 70 days away from Christmas? Yeah, life goes by way too fast.

I definitely witnessed how fast life moves while on vacation in Brazil last month. The last time I went home I had not even started my own company - some 8 odd years ago.

Between then and now I noticed an average of 3 or 4 new high rises on every block. Check out the development of Sao Paulo....my home town.

Here's what I took away from my trip: evolution and change will not wait for me. I have a choice - either keep up with progress or be left behind...

And so do window coverings...

According to experts in the industry, homeowners replace window treatments on average every seven years. Imagine how much technology changes in that time frame.

My suppliers still make corded shades, but less and less each year. Automated shades and "smart" homes are how all window coverings will be controlled in the very near future.

As a comparison - can you still buy a car with crank windows? Absolutely! However if you have tried power windows before it will be very hard to go back in time and "settle" for less.

And the same thing happens once you have experienced the convenience of automatically controlling your shades via remote, iPad or smartphones.

Check out my latest smart home installation project completed last week in Boston by clicking here.

 
Lutron Automated Shades Boston
Lutron Automated Shades Boston

For more info about automated shades or questions about your next project, please email me roger@shadesinplace.com or simply use the "old fashioned" technique by calling me at 508-520-6700.

Like we say in Brazil: ate Novembro!

 

 
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Likable Shady Guy - February 2014 Edition



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In this issue
My Services
Review Me
Fabric Romance
Our Brochure
Great Deals
 My Services 



The Likable Shady Guy is me: Roger Magalhaes - humbled I know.
Likable by my mom and Shady Guy by clients, colleagues and some neighbors... 
In case you are wonder, watch what I do and decide for yourself.

Call me in case I was able to "fool" you.


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Today more than ever, people rely on online reviews to buy products and services. From hotels rooms, cars, books, movies and of course window treatments. 

In case you'd like to write one too DO NOT send it to me. Instead, you must use the link below.... Thanks in advance for your cooperation.


Dear Steve 

In case you are still looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine this week, I may be able to help. Read on and make sure to watch the video to get you inspired!

Roger Magalhaes
Shades In Place Inc.
Office:508-520-6700
Showroom Hours
Tue 11-5
Thu 11-5
Sat  11-3


 Fabric Romance


It all started last summer while I was repairing a shade at one of the local Starbuck stores. The phone rang and the male caller asked "do you service residences too? I just saw one of your vans at Starbucks."

The following week I went and met the lady of the house, she gave me a "tour" of the home and we discussed all the items on her wish list.  I sent a proposal the next day and ....nothing! Touched base again the following month and still no signs of civilization on the other side. 

Fast forward to early January this year - someone just walked in my studio: "Hi! I'm the guy that saw you at Starbucks a couple months ago...But the funny (or sad) thing was that he did not bring his wife. 

We discussed options and prices and then he said "do you have a brochure of your store? I want to give it to my wife on Valentine's Day and tell her to come here so she can pick anything she wants." Did I tell you how much I looove this guy?

So in case you don't know what to give to your Valentine this week, I may be able to help you by creating some Romance with beautiful fabric Roman shades or an upholstered headboard for a cozy bedroom. Watch the video below for some very nice suggestions.

Fabric 'Romance' Shades
Fabric 'Romance' Shades

With all the options and styles I offer the credit card, I mean the sky is the limit and I will make sure that there is a little money left over for flowers and chocolates. 

For a typical 36" wide x 55" tall window, a Roman shade will start at $267 each. For drapery side panels, they start at $ 247 (hardware excluded) and a upholstered fabric cornice starts at $231.  

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Now, please excuse me because I still need to install the new shades in my own bedroom...

 Our Brochure



With the help of my graphic designer, I have developed a beautiful eight page brochure featuring our services and products. The brochure is rich of colorful pictures, testimonials and  tells a bit of our story and the commitment with our clients.
To dowload a PDF  version please click on the link below.
I would be happy to drop a hard copy in the mail if you simply send me an email request including a mailing address. To request a hard copy brochure, click here


Great Deals


Meat cleaver cutting a dollar sign in half on a white background

FREE cordless upgrade on select honeycomb shades. 
10% OFF on select products.
Ask for details!
Offer valid until March 31st, 2014


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