They have some discounts available right now at selectblinds.com and so now might be the time to take a look at their wood blinds, most of what they offer are generally made from basswood, they are so much nicer than the old painted aluminum or plastic blinds. They also have a handy estimator thingy on the webpage, so no need to write on scraps of paper. I think that the idea of having blinds made of wood is a great one, it is so much warmer to look at, and blends in with many different decors.