Jackie Von Tobel For Helser Brothers Inc. from Jay Helser on Vimeo.
The early reviews are in and the response is overwhelming! Helser Brothers and Jackie Von Tobel have created an alliance made in drapery hardware heaven. Clean and Classy, the Jackie Von Tobel Signature line is getting mega attention and it is all terrific.
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The Total Von Tobel
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Trade Show Shenanigans
I was going through some old photos to clean up my hard drive and came across this. It is amazing how much fun you can have with a camera and a needle
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The True Origins Of “Puddled” Drapery
I think most designers and installers agree that the “puddled” style originated as a mistake. I have personally witnessed designer/client interactions very similar to the one depicted in the video below.
I am sure there is a an unwritten “code” to discourage the release of this type of information……which only serves to make it more [...]
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An Awesome Artefice Project.
We tackle projects that would make other drapery hardware companies run home crying to their mommies. Bob the installer (left) said “Damn, you guys are good!” to which we replied “thanks Bob.”
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Brittany Stiles Digs French Poles
Sincere thanks to Brittany Stiles of Brittany Stiles Interior Design for mentioning Helser Brothers in her blog post titled “French Poles.” In her post she writes “my personal preference is clean, simple, beautiful drapery hardware, and if there is one type of drapery hardware that encompasses all of those, it is the French pole.
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SNAP! No Skittles!
OH SNAP! the beloved and always-complementary Skittles machine is empty! Please do not panic, we are headed to the store to get an emergency bag, and the larger order will arrive soon.
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Helser Rods In a Hot-Rod
Our good pal Tom at Specialties By Joanne stopped by to pick up his drapery hardware order in the Camaro that he personally restored. He built his own auto rotisserie and replaced or restored every little nut and bolt! Tom pays very close attention to details, and is a very successful window treatment fabricator and [...]
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You Break It, You Can’t Buy It
I broke only two things in nine years of drapery installation. One was a candle, and the other was a 12″ solid turquoise kachina doll hand carved by a dead artist. (he was still alive when he………c’mon, you know what I mean!) Naturally, I was hanging a decorative thingamajigger (AS A FAVOR) above a fireplace mantle when I [...]
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Phoenix Home and Garden Story
Thanks to Phoenix Home and Garden for writing about us in the February issue!
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Caption Contest – Win An “Awesome Box!”
Our sister Laura was working away in Marks garage last week on a house for her dog “Zoe” when Mark walked up. After observing for a minute or two, his primal male-instincts overcame his common-sense and he started offering a few suggestions……..Stevie Wonder could see where this is headed………Around 2am, with his last bit of [...]
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Our First Celebrity Endorsement!
Laura “Lovie” Helser’s friend, Christian “The Nigerian Nightmare” Okoye had chilly ears after their dinner date. Thinking quickly, Lovie slapped a beanie on his melon and snapped a photo so that her favorite brother would have something to blog about……Christian, I think you just endorsed a drapery hardware company….. I am so sorry
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Window Coverings News Holiday Cover
Window Coverings News Magazine trimmed their tree with Helser Brothers finials which kind of gives new meaning to the word “ornamental”
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Gossip, Guts, and Glamour!
The Fall Day of Design at the Arizona Design Center in Scottsdale was a huge success. Anita Boetsma and Leann Fernald attended to represent Helser Brothers and soak up the trends. And let’s be honest – nosh their way through the showrooms networking with our peeps.The day started with a well-attended seminar sponsored by Hunter [...]
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