Cristlyn was so easy to work with and quick to come out to measure, bring samples and order the shades. The original shades that I had ordered were on back order so she found me a similar shade in stock. About 3 weeks total from order to install. I love the shades, they are perfect for my sliders. If you're in Incline and looking for window coverings or flooring, I highly recommend Cristlyn at Sowing Basil. read more

Sowing Basil - Hunter Douglas Elan Shades - Flooring Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

Cristlyn assisted us with our flooring project this past week and everything was done as planned, on time, and looks beautiful. She is very responsive, professional, and very proactive. When we think of doing something she is already on it. Working with her was easy and took the stress out of remodeling as she explained every step to us in detail and we knew what to expect from the beginning. We are looking forward to working with her and Sowing Basil again on our bathroom(s) projects as well as the stairs replacement project. It is not easy to secure renovation help for Incline Village in North Tahoe and we are very grateful to have found Cristlyn. read more

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We ordered blinds for our house and I would highly recommend them for blinds, we even had a problem with the manufacturer of the blinds and she took care of it in no time and all we had to pay for was shipping. Great customer support years after the installation. read more

Sowing Basil was so helpful! We have motorized Hunter Douglas shades installed high above a stairwell. After our window cleaners "changed the batteries" for us, two of the shades no longer operated. They were in the open position and would not close. The person who sold us the shades had moved out of Incline Village, and no longer had resources to do the repair. So much for an easy solution. I started researching who might be able to help us, and after a couple of dead end calls to businesses that deal in Hunter Douglas shades, it was looking like the repair would take a lot of leg work on my part. Then I had a very encouraging call with Cristlyn, the owner of Sowing Basil. She arranged to visit our home two days later to assess our situation. At least that is what I expected. She showed up today right on time. She had an extension ladder to get to the 14 foot high windows and knew exactly how to unmount the product and diagnose the problem. Not only did she assess the problem, she had the needed parts and clearly knew how to work with the motorized shade. She fixed and remounted the shades TODAY. Our problem was completely solved. While she was here she also tuned up a manual Hunter Douglas shade that had been stuck for weeks, and got it un-stuck. It was great to work with someone so competent, resourceful and professional. Cristlyn resolved our three problems quickly and I unequivocally recommend her. read more

My first home was purchased with window treatments already installed, so I had no experience sorting through all the moving parts. Cristlyn (hope it's spelled right), was responsive right from the start. She was quick to engage, helping me create a short list of items to choose from. Within a short period of time, we were able to assess the needs of my place, and start to make some final decisions. Everything from our first interaction to subsequent discussions regarding products, all the way to the installation was extremely professional. Everything arrived on time, and as described, and the installation took very little time, to my surprise. I'm extremely priest with the Sowing Basil , and I would highly recommend them. read more

Cristlynn has been a great help to us on a few projects over the past 5 years! We are especially thankful for her persistence in helping us with some window covering issues as well as a bathroom remodel for our condo in Incline Village! She is committed to making sure the project is completed correctly. We highly recommend Cristlynn for your household design needs! read more

Living in Incline Village in North Tahoe has it's challenges. One being able to get renovation help in town. We live in a town home and are at that stage where replacements are needed. Our neighbors also felt that way and had just completed their new wood floors and we loved them, so we felt comfortable with using Sowing Basil and Cristlyn Since they were so pleased and the floor was just what we were looking for. Well. Needless to say we just finished Installation and it was fantastic. Cristlyn was Professional, Informative, extremely hands on, and customer Service driven. Thanks to her being in our neighborhood we will have someone to call for our future needs. read more

This is the second time I have used Crysaline at Sowing Basil and I will again. She is so professional and my blinds look great and operate perfectly. She shows up when scheduled, wears a mask, brings samples and asses my needs, then orders and keeps me informed of the progress. During installation she is quick and efficient. Can't say enough good things about this product and service! read more

This girl really knows her stuff Flooring, blinds and window treatments Don't let the name confuse you Cristalyn has been in town for several years She did new flooring in my kitchen, carpet and hardwood floors in rental house Also hunter douglas bonds on main home on Trap ct and she cane down to San Clemente to install smart blinds in our beach house (her twin sister lives there) Highly recommend read more

When our tile missed the truck but our deadline for installation didn't, who came to the rescue? That's right, Cristlyn, that's who! With the Memorial day weekend pending, Cristlyn drove all the way to Modesto to pick up the tile and then dropped it off at my house in Sparks, so the crew could have it first thing in the morning. Thank you so much for turning a potential disaster into a shinning example of excellent customer service. I give you my highest endorsement, a repeat customer for sure. read more

Cristlyn installed blinds for us. We had a budget in mind and she was great about helping us stay within our budget, as well as ultimately end up with exactly what we had envisioned. When hanging the blinds, there was a slight sizing issue as a result of our irregular window. Due to her experience, Cristlyn was able to take care of the problem in no time. We have been so pleased with the service and product that Cristlyn has provided that we have recommended her to other family members. We highly recommend her! read more

Working with Christlyn has been Extraordinary! From the first meeting we were on the same page and her customer service is exceptional. I was out of town during the carpet install, yet she kept communications open and sent me photos and updates as the work was completed. I'm extremely happy with the completed job. Thank you to Christlyn and her team! read more

We can't get over how detail oriented, stylish, clean and professional Cristlyn and her crew are. We haven't seen any carpet samples and really trusted her eye for color and texture as we live 3 hours away and she nailed it. Far exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier. New carpet after 20 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else other than Cristlyn to do it. Thank you! We WILL see you soon too for future projects! Thanks! Kelly B read more

The window coverings Cristlyn has created for us have been the focal point of the rooms they were installed into. So much so that when we sold our first house, the buyer included them in her offer! Cristlyn has done windows and carpet in our new home as well as curtains and upholstery in our classic 1965 VW bus- everything project has turned out fantastic. read more

This review is long overdue, as Cristlyn helped me a lot last summer. I found her in the Raley's Center in incline Village because I saw her sign. I called her, she quickly called me back, she quickly showed up at my place to assess my problem. I had a large shade from a manufacturer that she deals with that I was having problems rolling up and down. She found the issue, got me a replacement part, came and took the shade away herself, brought it back to my home and installed it herself, and then walked out without charging me anything! She said the part was cheap and she just wanted to help me out because I was a local. She literally would not take my money. She is organized, professional, and I would not hesitate to recommend her for any of your window or floor covering needs. read more

Cristlyn at Sowing Basil is amazing and exceeded my expectations! A mutual client gave me her recommendation when I was looking for an upholsterer to recover my salon chair for my makeup studio in Tahoe City. I was hoping for someone local, being that I need my chair to do my work and I didn't want to take extra time off to get my chair fixed. Once we worked out the logistics, she met with me with open arms and completed the work over my two days off so I didn't have to miss a single day of work. My chair is beautiful! It looks better than when it was new. Sowing Basil is actually a flooring and window covering business but, Cristlyn was very accommodating and was more than happy to help me with my situation. I am so grateful and would absolutely recommend her. Thank you again Cristlyn! read more

How refreshing it was to work with Cristlyn Rousseau, Proprietor of Sowing Basil. She was the consumate professional. We purchased slate tiles for our entryway and our powder room and she hired great installers. Her color and design help was tremendous in selecting new carpeting and window coverings. We love her design ideas and implemented them for the new powder room vanity and sink. She met every installer before each part of our remodel, introduced them to us before reviewing each job they were to complete. She was prompt, courteous and demanded no less of each sub. We had one snafoo on the color and size of the new vanity, which she swiftly dealt with to our complete satisfaction. We will definately refer our friends and will do business with her again! read more

We're in the East Bay and have a house in Tahoe. We needed help with draperies and it is difficult to manage a project from a distance. We began with a company in Tahoe City who turned out to be disappointing. We moved on to Sowing Basil and worked with Cristlyln. What an amazing find. She was wonderful to work with. She was prompt, the drapes turned out beautiful and were on schedule. If you are looking for help look no further than Sowing Basil! read more