When you combine a very hot and humid summer with a sale on Window Treatments like those offered by Pottery Barn and New Orleans Bamboo you get a compelling argument for dipping into savings. Luckily our rapidly depleted funds were replenished when we received our Federal and State Tax refunds. The Solar Panels from South Coast Solar qualified for a 30% Federal and a 50% State Tax refund. The Louisiana refund (~$15000) was deposited at the end of the Louisiana Fiscal Year (end of June). So while these funds are supposed to be targeted to reducing our Addison Avenue Solar Loan, we felt that the sale on Natural Window Blinds offered by New Orleans Bamboo warranted us to make this major purchase. We really like the natural look and feel these shades have on our rooms. They help keep the intense sunlight and heat out of the house which is vital in a southern Louisiana summer! Window drapes and hardware came from Pottery Barn. The son of the owner of New Orleans Bamboo did the installation.
It has been great to follow your blog. We will be building the New Tideland Haven (3 bedroom version) in Virginia in the new year. Your blog has been very helpful with realizing the step-by-step process. Keep it coming! I'd like to see how you are living in the space.
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