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Author Archives: Jay Helser
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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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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Installer Joke
A drapery installer submitted his bill to the home owner after an installation. The homeowner protested “Three hundred and eighty dollars!?!? You have only been here for two hours!! I am a lawyer and I only make $150 per hour!” The installer replied “yeah, that’s what I used to make when I was a lawyer.
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Don’t Take Our Word For It….
Andrea,
I am so impressed with Helser Brothers. I am really grateful
for the price adjustment, having not received the updated pricelist
yet. In these times, that means so much to me. I have been operating
my workroom since 2004 and became a customer with Helser shortly after
that. There is NO ONE else of ALL the vendors I deal [...]
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Hot Service Served By “Clean Gene” Monroe
Holly mismeasured an unusual bay window and needed two of the rods altered. She said that though the shop was closing when she arrived Gene took the time to listen to her problem and explain the solution. Holly was surprised when Gene said that he would have it ready the following day as it [...]
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Evita In Drapery And Design Pro Magazine
Imagine our delight when the newest issue of Drapery & Design Professional magazine arrived with our Evita “Corazon” motif on the cover! The design was submitted and fabricated by Elizabeth Gerdes of Woodstock, GA for the IWCE 2011. As with all of the winners, she is profiled in Drapery & Design Professional magazine.
We loved the [...]
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Quality Time With Our Clients
Helser Brothers was honored last week to host a meeting for Decorating Den designers right here where the magic happens. Our friends noshed on pastries and fruit before a tour of the facility from order entry right on to shipping. Of course no tour would be complete without an iron working demo by our own [...]
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WCAA Inspire
We are very excited to be a part of the Inspire 2011 Event. It’s going to be a great time for networking and learning the very latest techniques with a great group of instructors. The intimate setting at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville will provide tremendous opportunities for one on one time with suppliers [...]
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A Tight Spot And A Life Saved
Carolyn from Refined Design Interiors in Sammamish Washington said “You saved my life!” after a recent successful installation. As you can see, her client selected very large finials yet had limited mounting space above the arcadia door. When this kind of thing is discovered days after the sale is made it can cause some acute [...]
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New! – “Live Chat” On Main Helser Brothers Website
The new “live chat” feature at helserbrothers.com is great for getting a quick answer when needed. Apparently it is also great for pranking your boss…. see exchange below:
FYI - Visitor 400986678 is Ruth Martin, beloved yet mischievous member of our world renown ”Drapery Rod Squad.”
Thursday, 25 Aug, 2011
[7:40] Visitor 400986678: I am looking for an iron rod 1″ [...]
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