Looking for curtains or drapery in Panama? It can be a hassle to work with separate providers: Buy a fabric in a shop, take the measurements yourself, have another person sow, make sure you find the proper curtain rod or track, and install by yourself or pay someone else to install the end result.

Finding everyone is a hassle and in the end who will give you a guarantee that it will be done right?

Panama, with its extreme humidity and high salt content near coastal areas create a perfect environment for rusting and oxidation. As such, it is recommended you take care to find a rust proof solution. I've personally dealt with clients who've decided to cut corners on low quality asian track only to have it rust to the point of uselessness within anywhere from seven months to two years.

Roller Shade & Side PanelThose seeking a window covering that is both sleek and functional, there is no more popular product in Panama than the Roller Shade. Prized for its ability to filter light, reduce heat, coupled with its modern look and ease of maintenance makes it a star candidate for many a window application. And for those reading this, you're in luck because there's no place better than Nostalgia to get yourself a roller shade.

When looking for a special fabric and simply being unable find the exact tone, design or specialty print the natural suggestion is cut order. The ability to select a fabric from tens of thousands and have the exact amount required shipped by air is a practical solution. At least better than settling for a less desired option.

Nostalgia offers prints, silks, velvets, suedes, sheers, blackouts, metallics and a variety of textures by Kravet. For most, the most daunting task is knowing where to start.

This month we will look at the perfect pair that are curtains and blinds in Panamanian decoration. While they are meant to be exclusive replacements of one or the other, it is hard to argue that the end result of the pairing between the two creates a more complete whole.

Blinds offer sun control, energy eficiency, long life, easy cleaning and semi-transparency that allows you to appreciate your view. While curtains offer volume, softness, texture and patterns that the window blinds industry simply can't create due to the base materials they work with.

Nelson opening a PhantomPhantom Doors offer a paradigm change for bug and mosquito protection in Panama. Keeping mosquitoes and bugs out with an insect screen is simply a necessity in rural or oceanfront areas, or anyone near a mangrove-rich area such as Costa del Este. A screening product allows you to be able to open your doors, patio sliders and oversized windows and enjoy the view and the breeze without being assaulted by insects, bugs and other blood suckers.

Inspired by the sophisticated New York City neighborhood with the same name, Nostalgia presents to you the Tribeca Collection by Groundworks. Over the last 3 decades, the Tribeca Area, short for Triangle Below Canal, has become a symbol of the artsy, bohemian lifestyle for which Manhattan has become known for. Filled with geometrics and angular patterns, and a rich palette of colors, this Groundworks collections channels the contemporary art, and soaring lofts of its inspiration.

In a medley of mild and striking designs, ranging from chenille to cotton and from silk to velvet, the Tribeca

Harlequin is a very unique English fabric and wallpaper brand that not only is unique in its use of briliant colors, textures and designs but in their awe-inspiring presentation which provide a set of fabric samples with their matching wallpapers in a very modern, and totally chic way.

We know that whenever we receive a new collection in this format from these nice english chaps we're giddy over what they've come up with and completely in awe because we just don't know how they do it time and time again!

Announcing the launch of the new and improved Nostalgia Panama website! We plan on keeping you in touch with all that is Nostalgia's latest merchandise and fashions with new monthly and bi-monthly feature sections, new product notifications and many more useful content additions!