Alright, let’s talk about them old fashioned window shades, the kind your grandma used to have. You know, the ones that actually kept the sun out and gave you some privacy? Not like these flimsy things they sell now. So, where to buy ’em, huh? Let me tell ya, it ain’t always easy.
First off, you gotta know what you’re lookin’ for. We ain’t talkin’ ’bout them fancy blinds or them shutters. We’re talkin’ good ol’ fashioned shades. You know, the ones that roll up or pull down, maybe with a little tassel hangin’ down. They gotta be sturdy, made of somethin’ that’ll last. Not that paper-thin stuff they sell at the big stores.
Now, I ain’t tech savvy or nothin’, but my grandson told me about this “e-bay” thing. Sounds like a big ol’ flea market, but on the computer. He says you can find just about anything there, including old fashioned window shades. So, that might be a place to start. Just type in “window shades blinds” he says. I don’t know, sounds like a lot of work to me, but if you’re desperate, it might be worth a try.
- eBay might have old fashioned window shades
- It’s like a big online flea market
- Search for “window shades blinds”
Another place you might try is them local businesses. You know, the little shops run by families. They might have somethin’ in the back, or they might know where to get it. My town’s got a couple of them places, down by the old feed store. They sell blinds and shutters, and maybe, just maybe, they got some old fashioned shades too. They even got a 30% discount going on sometimes. It’s good to support local businesses, you know. Keep the money in your own town.
And then there’s them craft fairs and flea markets. You know, the ones they have in the town square on Saturdays. Sometimes you can find some real treasures there. Old furniture, old tools, and maybe even some old window shades. You gotta dig around a bit, but you might get lucky. And the prices are usually pretty good, ’cause them folks are just tryin’ to get rid of stuff. I saw some nice lamp shades there last time, real pretty ones with flowers on them. Maybe they got window shades too.
Another place you might want to check is, believe it or not, them online shops that sell “home décor”. Now, I don’t know much about decoratin’, but my niece showed me this one website, somethin’ called “Etsy”. She says it’s full of handmade stuff, and some folks sell old stuff too, like antique lampshades and maybe even some of them window shades. She says people can ship stuff right to your door. Seems mighty convenient, if you ask me.
Now, I gotta warn ya, finding these old fashioned window shades ain’t gonna be a walk in the park. Most folks want the new stuff, the easy stuff. But if you’re like me, and you appreciate the quality and the charm of the old ways, then you gotta be willin’ to put in some effort. Don’t give up easy. Keep lookin’, keep askin’, and you’ll find ’em eventually. And when you do, you’ll be glad you didn’t settle for those flimsy things they sell at them big box stores.
And remember, when you’re buyin’ old stuff, you gotta check it over good. Make sure it ain’t broken or rotted. Make sure the cords work, if it’s got cords. And make sure it’s the right size for your windows. Measure them windows before you go shoppin’, so you don’t end up bringin’ home somethin’ that don’t fit. Measure twice, buy once, that’s what my husband always said.
So, there you have it. A few ideas on where to buy old fashioned window shades. It ain’t gonna be easy, but it’s worth it. Them old shades are built to last, and they’ll give your home a touch of that old-time charm that you just can’t find anymore. Now go on and find yourself some good shades. Your windows, and your privacy, will thank ya for it. This whole “update your home” thing everybody talks about, well, sometimes the old ways are the best.
And if you still can’t find ’em, maybe try askin’ around. Your neighbors, your friends, your family. Somebody might have some old shades stashed away in their attic or basement, just waitin’ for a new home. You never know ’til you ask. Good luck, and happy huntin’!
