I have said this before...

But we are SOOOOO close to being done.  The window treatment went up on Monday, 9/14/09.  Levelor wooden blinds with 1" slats.  Got them at Penney's.  We love the look.

This is how they normally look - partially open to provide privacy and block the western sun.  We can see out, but no one can see in.

 

Fully closed

 

Fully open.

The ONLY thing left now is the light kit over the kitchen table.  We had to order a new one, since the one we have is not compatible with the controls on the wall.  Ordered the new kit on Friday, 8/27/09.  Anticipated arrival - 1 week later, 9/04.  I finally called Littman Brothers on Monday (9/14) to see what had happened to our light kit.  Can you believe it - the light kit had Just Come In That Very Day.   Yeah, right.  Anyway, installation is now scheduled for next week, 9/22.  It is supposed to look the same as the current one.  Just work better with the controls.  I'll post the results.  I know you'll be sad - but that will most likely be the last post.  :-(