What's Happening at Pugerudes March 2025

March 22, 2025

There's Plenty to Catch Up On!

Master bedroom with brown woven shades

Hunter Douglas Celebration of Light Savings Event!


Brighten up your home and save with the Hunter Douglas Celebration of Light Event! Get a $75 rebate per unit when you purchase 4-10 qualifying Silhouette® or Pirouette® shades with PowerView® Automation. These shades offer the perfect balance of light control and style, with effortless motorized operation. Don't miss out—this promotion ends March 31, 2025!


Maisy's 2nd Birthday!


Our shop dog Maisy just turned 2 years old! She’s spent the past year perfecting her client-greeting skills, supervising fabric selections, and, of course, taking well-deserved nap breaks. If you see her in the showroom, be sure to wish her a happy (belated) birthday. Here’s to another year of Maisy’s tail wags and office adventures!


Prices, Quality Craftsmanship: Navigating Economic Uncertainty with Confidence


Economic uncertainty is in the air. Concern about rising prices due to new regulations and tariffs seems to be affecting consumer confidence. We feel it, and we suspect you may too. But have some assurance because while many of the components that make up the blinds and shades we offer do come from outside the US, the assembly and much of the manufacturing is done right here in the USA! As of the writing of this article we will be experiencing only a 1% surcharge from our largest supplier Hunter Douglas. Furthermore, as of the writing of this article, we will be absorbing this cost. So what does that mean? The price to you, the consumer, will not be changing anytime soon!


When it comes to our custom fabricated drapery, top treatments or upholstery, products we make here locally, we will not be adjusting prices at all! You can still get quality custom products for your home at a fair and competitive price.


Scheduled Shades & Daylight Savings Time


Daylight savings time - If your motorized shades are on a schedule and they didn’t work right last night, daylight savings time may have affected your shade scheduling.


Kent Guild Bingo Event!


Mark your calendars for an evening of excitement and generosity at the Kent Guild’s Happy Hour Bingo on Thursday, April 24, at Meridian Valley Country Club! Doors open at 4:30 p.m., giving you time to enjoy a silent auction, delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary drink before the bingo fun begins at 5:30 p.m. With four bingo games, a live auction, and a sweet dessert dash, this event promises a night to remember—all while supporting a great cause!


Tickets are $75 and include appetizers, a glass of wine, and four bingo game cards. All proceeds benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Program. Get your tickets now on Eventbrite and be a superhero for kids in need!


Job of the Quarter


We had the pleasure of completing a stunning project featuring custom drapery, roman shades, blinds, bench seating, and pillows. Every detail was carefully crafted to enhance both style and comfort, seamlessly blending functionality with beautiful design. From elegant window treatments to cozy, tailored seating, this project showcases the expertise and craftsmanship that set us apart!


Friends of Pugerudes: Trapper's Sushi!


Trapper O’Keeffe has been crafting sushi for over 20 years, bringing his expertise from Reno, Nevada, to Washington state. After training under his brother-in-law, Eisuke Sato, he opened Sushi Town in Bonney Lake in 2004. As word spread, new locations followed, and today, Trapper’s Sushi Co. proudly serves many communities across Washington, Arizona, and Texas.

While Trapper may not be behind the counter rolling sushi these days, his family and team continue his tradition of treating every customer like family. His goal is simple: to create a sushi experience that keeps you coming back, eager to try your next favorite roll! Stop by one of his 11 local locations in Enumclaw, Covington, Federal Way, Tukwila, Tacoma, and more!


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