My word for the day–Clip, clip, clip..
Have you ever had a time when you felt like your brain was growing? A time when “growing pains” were exploding in your head? In a good way believe me…
The Creative Camp is truly just that – you are stretched to your creative limits, pushed to expand your thoughts [...]
Author Archives: Jay Helser
Creative Camper Connie – Day 2
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Isabella Chuck
How much Isabella could an Isabella chuck chuck, if an Isabella chuck could chuck Isabella?
Isabella drapery hardware is made entirely from wood. We just kinda thought you should know that….. in case you were wondering. Thanks for reading.
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Jane Helser (probably no relation) Makes Super Bowl Footballs
Associated Press Feb 2010: Jane Helser sews together the full ball in the process of making the official game balls for Super Bowl XLIV. “I take a lot of pride in the job I do,” Helser said.
I found this on the AP wire and was not going to post about it, but as I [...]
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A Good Apple
As I was walking through the plant this morning, it occured to me that Helser Brothers is packed with happy, smiling people. Japheth, for example, who works in shipping, is the most positive person in our shop and probably the world. He is always flashing a big smile and laughs easily and often. Japheth is a “good apple” who [...]
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Bloody Wal-Mart “Hell-Hooks”
Our draperies came back from the cleaners the other day without pin-hooks. Being the cool-headed and forgiving Gentleman that I am I smiled and said to myself “oh well” and ran down to fetch some at Wal-Mart. (You know where this is going, don’t you) In the hours that followed, I lost a dangerous amount [...]
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Time To Get Your Expo On!
On May 12th – 15th we will be at the IWCE again so make plans now to come out and see us! In the past we have always brought everything including the kitchen sink, but this year we plan to keep things interesting by showing mostly the newest and freshest drapery hardware ideas.
As always, when you [...]
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Cindys’ Sweet Drapery Hardware Pickerupper
Helser client Cindy Lewton of the AZ Design Group, and author of the Cindy Elle Design blog, showed up for her drapery hardware order in the most unique vehicle to ever grace our parking lot. this very interesting vehicle was made to accomodate three wheelchairs by the Checker Automobile Company and served as a special service taxi [...]
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Creative Camp Blogger – Connie Valente
Connie Valentes’ name came out of the hat first, so we are excited to announce that she will be representing Helser Brothers as our Creative Camp Field-Blogger!
To learn more about Connie and her company Creative Blinds and Decor, please go to http://creativeblindsanddecor.com
P.S. I am so sorry that we are late with this announcement, I gave [...]
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Rockin’ Shop
We are not sure what a recession sounds like because there is too much racket in here! Hearty thanks to all of our wonderful clients for keeping us busy.
We love you! Jay and Mark
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Squeals And Sandwiches
Drapery installers and interior designers provide a service that makes people happy. When people (usually guys) ask my brother and I what we do, frequently they respond with a “huh?’ It never occurred to them that there is actually a window coverings industry in existence. While some folks just consider window coverings a necessary evil, some [...]
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A Friendly Psycho-Manipulation Tip
Did your dad or uncle ever offer to pinch your arm so your stubbed big toe would not hurt any more? Yeah, that’s just flippin’ hilarious when you are suffering with acute toe-pain, right? That ancient paternal diversionary tactic is not even marginally effective and just leaves you hurting in two spots.
Not a big fan of that [...]
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Muck Up? Man up!
Baseball fans are a notoriously superstitious bunch.
I don’t consider myself superstitious, but am definitely a baseball fan, and on November 7th 2001 at game 7 of the World Series when I spilled soda on the guy in front of me…..I was not taking any chances! I went right to the pro shop and bought him a [...]
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Evita Support Bracket
Most of you know that we love to do ride-alongs. They are an invaluable way to gather information and keep a “finger on the pulse.” We were recently invited to the installation of an “Evita” treatment at a salon in Scottsdale… The installer had never used Evita drapery hardware before, but it was encouraging to see that he was quickly able [...]
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