The party is just getting started!

Hello dear friend! Believe it or not we are in September already. To me, it is the best month of the year. I was born in September. In fact, today (9/13) is my birthday: I am turning 47. The body is not as agile as it was in my 20's but…

Deep Sea Fishing

Hello and hope all is well! My company continues to do great around here. Lots of people doing home improvements, others are realizing that the sun is coming through the dining room windows in the afternoon while they are doing a Zoom meeting…

This is not “fake news”

I never heard of the term fake news before social media. But I had never heard of online reviews either. You know, our life has really changed after that thing called the internet. I guess we can divide our society into two periods: B.I.…

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It Was Labor Day Weekend 2007

It Only Took Me Eighteen Years

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Christmas Message 2017

Time Crunching

Holiday Season (Again)

IT CAN BE INTIMIDATING

Labor Day Equals Work Day

Any Shape Is Possible!

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October Shade Season

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Beating the odds

The statistics show that 50% of small business owners will close their operations in the first five years of business. 80% of the remaining business will shut their doors in the five years after that. In another…

Another Year In Paradise!

Hello and Happy New Year! I had a tremendous time over the holidays in Brazil: great food, family & friends around and lots of smiles. The pictures below can tell you how much fun we had: On my eleven hour flight back to the States,…

2015 – A Reflection and a Vision

2015 started off well…. We had high expectations. We offered great products. 2015 ended even BETTER You called, I answered. You spent your hard-earned money. But you loved it. We had a great time. You needed it covered. I…

We are now Nationwide! Well, Sorta!

Last week I received a call from Claire. Claire was moving from North Reading to Milford, and needed window coverings for her new home. I have to be honest: I don’t receive many phone calls these days. The majority of my inquires are either…

Facebooking It

I use Facebook daily...For several reasons: keeping up with family and friends (here and in Brazil), to manage my Shades In Place page and even to admin a group I've created (Free Speech Window Treatment Group) to share knowledge among my trade…

The Consistency of Change

Today is my birthday, not that it really matters to you, or to the stock market on Monday...But I’ve noticed that after 42 times celebrating it on the exact same day of the month (Imagine that!) that the only constant in life is change… For…

Boy…Oh boy !

Last month I wrote about my new working van and how happy I was. Can you believe that, in a little over six weeks, I have driven almost 5,500 miles already? Yeah, between jobs all over the place like Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands, Motorization…

My New Working Van

Last month, I wrote about celebrating my 9 year anniversary in business…A few days later, I got a resignation letter from my 2006 Chevy Express van saying: “Dear Roger, as you are celebrating another strong year in business, I know you…

Winning Numbers

I have always been fascinated by numbers and dates. I am not sure if that fascination is related to the fact that I was born on a Friday 13th or not but since I was a kid, numbers have always intrigued me. So, it’s no surprise that around…

A memorable surprise!

Welcome to Mother's Day Month! My Mom lives in Brazil and every Mother's Day I send her a nice gift in the mail followed by a phone call and a long conversation. And yes, tears are just part of the ritual. I guess what I am trying to do is…

Picture hanging over stairwell in Boston South End

Picture hanging over stairwell in Boston South End Here's a fair question: how long would you guess hanging a single picture on the wall may take? Thirty minute to an hour? As a professional offering Art Hanging Services my answer would be…

How many times can you score ‘my first time’?

I must admit that March had been long anticipated around here. Not just because the month of March is the start to the spring season and warmer temps (honestly, nothing could have been colder than this past winter in Boston) but also because…
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Put Bryan on the speed dial

Put Bryan on the speed dial After my last email mentioning the snow damages at my shop, a big storm took place. No, not a white one. Instead, a big storm of emails, phone calls and even choco brownies in the mail to express support and friendship.…

Breaking News

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 snowfall this winter, my showroom has taken the hit. Lots of snow melting…