Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters

08/30/2026

Yes it is, just like magic!
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08/25/2026

Our hearts are heavy today as we remember Dolly Parton — a woman whose music, kindness, generosity, and larger-than-life spirit touched generations, and whose story has been woven into Myrtle Beach for decades. ❤️

Dolly’s connection to our area actually began long before Dixie Stampede or Pirates Voyage. She vacationed in Myrtle Beach with her family as a child, and with her mother being born in South Carolina, our state always held a special place in her heart.

Years later, she would leave an even bigger mark on the Grand Strand, opening Dixie Stampede in 1992. After 18 seasons, that same property was transformed into Pirates Voyage, which continues bringing families together and creating Myrtle Beach memories today.

But Dolly’s legacy goes far beyond music and entertainment. She lived with a heart for others, giving generously and using the blessings God gave her to make a difference in the lives of countless people — especially children through her Imagination Library.

While our hearts are saddened by her passing, we find comfort in knowing she is home with Jesus and reunited with her beloved husband, Carl. We can only imagine that beautiful reunion. ❤️🙏🏼

Myrtle Beach was part of Dolly’s story from the time she was a little girl, and eventually, Dolly became part of ours. What a special legacy she leaves behind here on the Grand Strand and around the world.

Rest peacefully, Dolly. Thank you for the music, the memories, the laughter, and for reminding us how much good can be done when we use our blessings to bless others. ❤️

— The Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters Family

08/19/2026

☀️ You can see out… but the neighbors can’t see in. 👀🙌

That’s the beauty of solar shades!

These homeowners wanted to enjoy all those windows without sacrificing their view — but they also wanted privacy from the neighbors, relief from the harsh afternoon sun, and most importantly in this room… no more glare on the TV! 📺☀️

With the shades down, they still get to enjoy their outdoor view while gaining complete daytime privacy, cutting the heat and glare, and making this sunroom a whole lot more comfortable.

And check out the view from outside! 😍 You’d never know how clearly they can still see out from inside.

Privacy ✔️
View ✔️
Less heat ✔️
No TV glare ✔️

Now that’s a window treatment that actually works for the way you live. ❤️

🇺🇸 American-Made Products
⚡ Motorization Specialists
👨‍👧 Your local father + daughter team

Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters
843-333-7672

08/19/2026

💚 August is National Wellness Month! 💚

When we think about wellness, we usually think about eating better, getting more sleep, exercising or taking a little time for ourselves — but what about the space we spend so much of our time in? 🏡

Our homes can play a bigger role in our everyday well-being than we realize.

Window Fashion VISION recently shared a great article about how automated window shades can help create a healthier, more comfortable home by working with the natural rhythm of the day. ☀️

Automated shades can help you:

🌅 Welcome natural morning light
☀️ Control harsh afternoon sun and heat
📺 Reduce uncomfortable glare
🌡️ Help keep indoor temperatures more comfortable
🌙 Automatically create privacy and a calmer environment in the evening
😴 Support better sleep routines by controlling light at the right times

And because they can be scheduled to adjust throughout the day, your home can do a little of the work for you.

We spend so much time making our homes look beautiful. National Wellness Month is a great reminder that they should feel good to live in, too. 💚

We thought this was a really interesting read and wanted to share it with you! 👇

https://www.wf-vision.com/industry-news/national-wellness-month-how-automated-shading-supports-healthier-homes/?ActOnUniqueID=HFD738258

Graber emphasizes automated shading as a wellness tool that enhances comfort, protects interiors, and supports healthier living environments.

08/13/2026

When your garage becomes part of your business… 💍✨

We recently installed this motorized garage screen for a local couple who use their garage as a workspace while creating jewelry for their Etsy shop!

Now they can open the garage door, lower the screen and enjoy the fresh air while they work — without inviting all the bugs and debris inside. 🦟👋 And when they’re finished, the screen rolls right back up and out of the way with the push of a button!

We love seeing our products used in ways that make our customers’ everyday lives — and in this case, their small business — a little better. ❤️

And since we’re all about supporting local, go check out what they’ve been creating! Their shop has everything from sea glass and gemstone jewelry to bracelets, earrings, rings and more. 💎

🛍️ Shop KimberleysDesignsUS on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KimberleysDesignsUS

Sometimes a garage doesn’t need to be just a garage. 😉

🇺🇸 American-made options available
🏡 Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters
👨‍👧 Your local Father & Daughter Team

08/12/2026

✨ Think motorized shades are a huge upgrade in price? You might be surprised!

Motorization used to feel like a luxury reserved for big budgets—but that’s really not the case anymore.

On many standard-size windows, upgrading from cordless to motorized shades can be a relatively small jump in price… and you get the convenience of opening and closing your shades with the push of a button. 🙌

These beautiful shades are motorized, giving this gorgeous bedroom a clean, cordless look with effortless control—no reaching, no pulling, and no cords hanging in the window. 💕

And because today’s rechargeable motors can go months between charges, there’s no need to worry about constantly plugging them in either. 🔋

If you’ve been skipping over motorization because you assumed it would cost an arm and a leg, ask us to price it both ways. You may be surprised how close the numbers are!

🇺🇸 American-made window treatments
✨ Motorization specialists
👨‍👧 Local father + daughter team
🏆 Best of the Grand Strand – Window Treatment Company

📲 Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters
Complimentary in-home consultations throughout the Grand Strand

08/12/2026

🎗️🧡 We’ll be there… will you?! 🧡🎗️

We hope to see lots of familiar faces at Elko Spas, Billiards & Pools on August 29th as our community comes together to support a very special little superhero, Briar! 🦸🏻‍♂️💪🧡

Come hang out, grab some good food, bring the family, have some fun, and most importantly — help raise money for Briar and his family as he courageously fights leukemia. 🧡

Andddd… a little birdie 🐥 told me there’s going to be a silent auction 👀

Rumor has it, one of those baskets just might include something that could save you a whopping 20% OFF your new window treatments… or maybe that motorized garage screen you’ve really been wanting. 🤯🤩

So come bid, have some fun, and maybe go home with a pretty amazing deal — all while supporting an even more amazing cause. ❤️

Let’s show up, Grand Strand! Let’s rally together as a community and raise as much as we can for our local superhero, Briar! 🦸🏻‍♂️🎗️🧡

📍 Elko Spas, Billiards & Pools
📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM

We’ll see you there! 🧡

🎉 The Pep Rally is getting closer! 🎉

We're counting down the days, and we need YOUR help to reach our $15,000 fundraising goal! Every share, donation, and Silent Auction bid brings us one step closer.

We're still accepting Silent Auction donations! If you'd like to donate an item, please have it turned in by August 17.

💙Help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your friends and family to support this great cause. Together, we can make a big impact!

08/07/2026

☀️ Now THIS is what 7 motorized shades should look like! 😍

One button and this entire enclosed porch transforms. With this much glass, motorization wasn’t just a fun upgrade — it makes these shades SO much easier to use every single day.

But I had to laugh when our client called me after she got home…

“Why do I have SO MANY chargers?!” 🤣

Okay, okay… we may have been a little generous. 😂 We left her FOUR chargers so she’d have plenty of extras if she ever needed them.

The good news? She shouldn’t be hunting for those chargers very often! These rechargeable motors typically only need to be charged once or twice a year, depending on use.

And I showed her one of my FAVORITE little tricks that a lot of people don’t know about. 👇

🔋 Want to know how much battery is left?

Raise the shade all the way up, then press and hold UP. The shade will lower to a position that represents its remaining battery level.

Halfway down = about 50% battery remaining.

No guessing. No wondering if you should charge them. The shade literally shows you. 🙌

It’s the little things like this that I love showing our clients after an installation. Because motorized shades should make your life easier, not more complicated!

And seriously… watching all 7 move together never gets old. 😍

👨‍👧 Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters
🌴 Free In-Home Consultations
📞 843-333-7672

08/07/2026

👀 SNEAK PEEK!

Ignore the mess… this is what “installation in progress” looked like yesterday. 😂

But LOOK at all that glass! ☀️ This beautiful enclosed porch was definitely ready for some sun control!

We installed 7 motorized light-filtering roller shades — and I got a little creative with the programming to give our client the control she wanted without spending hundreds more to get it. 🙌

I’ll show you the finished result AND all 7 shades in action later tonight! 😍

And yes… watching them all move together is just as satisfying as you think. 😂

👨‍👧 Bay View Blinds Shades & Shutters
🌴 Free In-Home Consultations
📞 843-333-7672

08/03/2026

☀️ As Dad always says… “We live at the beach… don’t sleep the day away!” 🌴😂

So why would we want a bedroom that’s so dark we end up sleeping half the day away?

These beautiful light-filtering roller shades are the perfect balance. They soften the harsh Carolina sunshine, reduce glare, provide privacy, and still fill the room with a warm, natural glow. It creates the perfect atmosphere to wake up slowly, sip your coffee, and ease into the day instead of feeling like it’s still midnight.

Even better? These shades are motorized! With the touch of a button, we programmed the homeowner’s favorite position to stop halfway, letting the morning sunshine pour in while still enjoying that gorgeous country view. Convenience and beauty all in one. ✨

And can we talk about this bedroom for a second?! 😍 I swear this bed has been following me everywhere lately. Every time I turn around, I see it… and every single time I fall in love with it all over again! If haunting me means looking this gorgeous, I’ll allow it. 😂

Beautiful room. Beautiful view. Beautiful way to wake up.

📍Serving the Grand Strand with custom window treatments designed around the way you live.