Whoever invented Venetian blinds was a genius. Depending on the angle, you can bring the light in or keep the sun out. I grew up with fabric curtains, so Venetian blinds are a wonder to me.
Today was the hottest day of the year in San Francisco. Despite the fact that our apartment tends to heat up a lot, I managed to keep it at a reasonably bearable temperature just by keeping the blinds shut. We have an electric fan, but I didn’t use it. It all reminded me of summer in Germany, just living it up with no A/C.
Apparently the rest of the week the heat will not let up, so I’m going to keep those blinds shuttered.