Newsletter

    • January 1, 2014

      January Promotions

      1. Happy New Year!
      2. Free top down/bottoms up upgrade on all Graber pleated, Roman, woven and cellular shades!
      3. All Hunter Douglas shades and blinds are now on sale! Save big in 2014.
      4. All B&W Free Upgrade! Roman shades are now cordless for ease of use and child safety.
      5. Serena cellular shades from Lutron are an affordable way to get the motorized shades you always wanted starting at only $299.00 installed!
      6. All Soft Fashions from B&W are now 25% off! This includes Roman Shades, Drapes and Top Treatments.
      7. We have several new roller shade fabrics from Lafayette, including screen shades, blackout shades and more.

      This years hottest products and all time favorites are available through us everyday of the year. Measuring and installation are always included at no extra charge!

    • April 2, 2013

        The Hunter Douglas Spring 2013 product launch has arrived.There are new products, sample books and more. The old pleated shade book has been replaced with all new fabric selections. The Platinum app from Hunter Douglas allows you to control Powerrise 2.1 shades from your ipad! A new Duette book with many new Architella energy saving fabrics is here! The entire wood blind program is new and updated into a new sample book. Solera Soft Shades are introduced with 5 styles in 31 colors! Available in light filtering and room darkening. A completely revamped and updated Vertical blind book, featuring 10 new fabrics! Parkland wood cornices offer the finishing touch on a variety of window treatments. July 14, 2012

      July's Top News

      1. Welcome District Shade Shop Customers! Our new DC phone number is (202)783-7860.
      2. Half price cordless upgrade on all Graber pleated and cellular shades!
      3. "Fashion in Motion" promotion from Hunter Douglas means $100 per shade rebates on the most popular Hunter Douglas motorized products.
      4. All B&W Vitale Roman shades are now cordless for ease of use and child safety.
      5. Serena cellular shades from Lutron are an affordable way to get the motorized shades you always wanted starting at only $299.00 installed!
      6. All Soft Fashions from B&W are now 25% off! This includes Roman Shades, Drapes and Top Treatments.
      7. We have several new roller shade fabrics from Lafayette, including screen shades, blackout shades and more.

      Sizziling Summer Savings are only a phone call away!

      June 1, 2012

      June's Top News

      1. New 202-783-7860 phone number added for our DC customers!
      2. New Pleated and Cellular shade book from Graber featuring many new fabrics and upgrades!
      3. "Celebration of Light" promotion from Hunter Douglas means BIG SAVINGS on the most popular Hunter Douglas products
      4. All B&W Vitale Roman shades are now cordless for ease of use and child safety.
      5. We are now serving all District Shade Shop accounts! My Dad, Don Glass Sr retired at the end of March and I now have his phone number and accounts!

      Spring Savings are only a phone call away!

    • March 1, 2012

      "March" into savings ,

      1. These 4 promotions absolutely end March 31st.
      2. Free top down/bottom up upgrade on all Graber Crystalpleat honeycomb shades, including cordless!
      3. Free "Cordless One" upgrade on all B&W Roman and Woven Natueal shades!
      4. All B&W soft treatments are now 25% off retail with FREE INSTALLATION!
      5. Don't miss the Hunter Douglas Duette and Vignette Rebates!

      Spring Savings are only a phone call away!

    • February 6, 2012

      Three great promotions for February,

      1. Free top down/bottom up upgrade on all Graber Crystalpleat honeycomb shades, including cordless!
      2. Free "Cordless One" upgrade on all B&W Roman and Woven Natueal shades!
      3. All B&W soft treatments are now 25% off retail with FREE INSTALLATION!

      These value added promotions give you that extra incentive to beat the winter blues by saving money and getting the added safety and conveinence of cordless operation. If you are in the marrket for custom window trearments, now is a great time to buy.

    • January 18, 2012

      This just in!!!

      We have found another amazing shutter line at a price that can't be beat! The EXUS basswood shutters are available in louver sizes ranging from 1-1/4" up to 4-1/2". They are of phenominal quality and are priced lower than most manufacturer's faux wood shutters. This high quality shutter is going to be a GREAT seller and you will be proud to have them in your home or office. Delivery time is a little longer than we would like, but the quality more than makes up for it. If you thought that custom shutters would be too expensive...THINK AGAIN. Call us today to see this great value product and re-think that window covering budget. The paint and stain finishes on these shutters are beyond comparison and they are available with totally hidden hinges.

      In other news Hunter Douglas is offering rebates on Duette Shades and Vignette Modern Roman Shades. Call for details.

    • January 2, 2012

      Happy New Year Everyone!

      The big promotion this year begins with a free cordless upgrade on all B&W Horizons Roman Shades and Woven Woods! This is an exceptional value that only comes around once in a lifetime. To promote their brand and innovation, B&W is offering this as a no charge upgrade through March 31st. The "Cordless One" upgrade is normally a $99.00 surcharge, but if you act soon you can have the ease of use, saftey and clean look of this fantastic feature for no extra charge.

      What are your New Year's Resolutions? I have a list of ten that I'm hoping might be of interest to you, as I can help you fulfill all of them. They are;

      1) SAVE MONEY
      2) SHOP LOCALLY
      3) SAVE ENERGY
      4) BEAUTIFY MY HOME
      5) BUY AMERICAN PRODUCTS
      6) GET EXPERT ADVICE
      7) SAVE TIME
      8) MAKE GREAT DECISIONS
      9) BUY QUALITY THAT LASTS
      10) SIMPLIFY MY LIFE

      As you can see, these resolutions have nothing to do with losing weight, quitting smoking or any other impossible goal that will soon be forgotten. They are all acheivable with a simple phone call to Shade & Shutter Sales. Just think of how great you will feel after knocking 10 resolutions off your list so early in the year!

    • October 19, 2011

      The newest innovation from B & W Horizons is here and sure to be a great seller. It is a new seamless, cordless Roman Shade that can be made with widths up to 96" without a vertical seam. With over 100 fabric options and the unmatched quality of B & W, it is destined to become one of my largest selling items. You can see it for yourself by following the link to their website www.horizonshades.com. With top treatments and side panels available in the same fabrics, the choices are almost endless. I have the new fabric samples in stock and will be happy to arrange an appointment in your home or office to show them to you.

    • September 13, 2011

      The Hunter Douglas "Celebrate The Season" rebate program begins today!

      The rebate amounts range from $25.00 through $300.00 per unit and include Applause with Duolite, Duette Architella, Luminette, Pirouette, Silhouette, Skyline and Vignette shades! Call us for exact details. This promotion ends on December 12th, 2011.

      All of the Hunter Douglas products are assembled right here in the USA! Delivery times range from 1-3 weeks depending on product.

    • September 1, 2011

      The Hunter Douglas "Dress up for Summer Sale"is coming to an end soon. The final date to purchase these shades and qualify for a rebate is September 12th, 2011.

      Luminette Shades- $100.00 per unit from Hunter Douglas,

      Silhouette Shadings- Buy 2 and get a $100.00 rebate from Hunter Douglas

      Duette Architella Shades- Buy 4 and get a $100.00 rebate from Hunter Douglas

      In other news this month we are thrilled with the new samples from Hunter Douglas. There are improvements in choices across the board for Silhouette, Luminette, Duette, Vignette and many other lines that have made Hunter Douglas the innovative leader in the industry.

      Graber's Aurora Shutters are also an award winning option for shutters in windows that may not have had the option of a shutter before. Check out the Graber link from this website to see what I mean.

    • March 16, 2011

      Welcome to my inaugural newsletter. In this space I will try to keep you apprised of what’s new in the window covering industry, as well as try to self-promote my business. It is my intention to update this newsletter on a monthly basis. If you find this newsletter of value and would like to receive it via email, please contact me at buyshades@gmail.com. You can also email me if you have any questions about your own particular needs.

      I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and explain a little about my business. My name is Don Glass Jr and I started in this business in 1980 at the age of 20. At the time I was working for my Grandfather in Washington DC. There I learned to make and install roller shades and venetian blinds, which were pretty much the only window treatments other than drapes at the time. My how the industry has changed! When my Grandfather retired a few years later and passed his business on to my Father and Uncle, I decided to open my own store with my brother. We opened a store in Georgetown and did very well for a number of years. When my brother Chris decided to go into the car business, I ran the store alone for another 20 years. At the age of 50 I decided I had had enough of the high rent and long commute to Georgetown every day and decided it was time to make a move. I now operate Shade amp; Shutter Sales LLC out of my home office and love it.

      By re-inventing myself as a strictly shop at home business, I am able to more closely monitor my business and the needs of my clients. The added bonus for you, my customer, is that I can now sell the same products that I always have at a much lower cost to you. I also have more time to devote to individual customers’ needs and desires. I now carry more manufacturers’ lines than ever and have time to stay up to date on the latest innovations.

      Enough said about me. The reason you are reading this is you either want or need new window coverings; otherwise you would be doing something fun. The newest additions to my line of window coverings include the Horizons line by B & W Window Fashions and Show-Case Shutters line of custom basswood plantation shutters.

      B & W has a fantastic selection of woven bamboo and grass shades that can be oriented either horizontally or vertically. Their line of patterns and colors is the most extensive I have ever seen. They also manufacture custom drapes, Roman shades and top treatments, using either their own fabrics or yours. They have a turnaround time of 2 weeks or less and are of exceptional quality. They also manufacture roller shades in many of today’s most popular fabrics.

      Show-Case Shutters is another gem that I have come across recently. They manufacture custom plantation shutters close to here in Christiansburg, VA. They offer custom paint and stain along with their standard colors and an unheard of turnaround time of just 2-3 weeks. All of their machinery is computerized to make for mistake free shutter panels. Their paint finish is phenomenal and their pricing structure allows me to sell them about 20% lower than the competition. They are proudly made in the USA, and I am proud to represent them.

      In other news, the goliath of the industry, Hunter Douglas is at it again. They are by far the most innovative window covering company in the world and this year is no exception. There are numerous refinements to their line this spring. They include new fabrics in the energy saving Duette Architella line, a new "Counterparts" color coordination program, new fabrics in their exclusive Alustra line and refinements in their motorization options. I have all of the latest updated samples and would love to show you what's new and exciting. They are truly a great company to work with and offer the most extensive line of window coverings available anywhere. Shade & Shutter Sales LLC is a full line Hunter Douglas dealer and will be happy to show you their samples and make suggestions for your home or office.

      We also carry a full line of Graber window fashions. Their recently introduced custom shutter line is a great addition to a great company. They have some of the fastest lead times in the industry and are priced at a very competitive point. With their value line of faux wood blinds, I can often sell you custom blinds at a price below that of Lowes or Home Depot, and I don’t charge for installation! You also get the expert advice that you will never get at a box store.

      Until next month,

      Don Glass Jr

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Woodbridge, VA 22194
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