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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.

We already had a fantastic relationship with Jackie spanning many years, so when she approached us about a JVT line the decision to collaborate was easy.  I mean… Jackie Von Tobel is a big name in our little industry… and she wants to work with US!  Needless to say, we were highly flattered. Mark and I said YES of course, though I think we actually said “hell yes!” or “helz yeah!” or some other exclamatory acceptance phrase.

Soon after the hand-shake and contract signing, we got to work.  Jackie said that there were some gaping holes in the drapery hardware market.  She told us that versatility was missing.  She said that designers want clean lines, sharp angles, and rich simplicity.  Mark and I are usually heavily involved in product design and have very strong opinions about the aesthetic aspects of the products that we manufacture, but this time we chose to completely relinquish that part of the process to Jackie.

So you ask, what was it like working with Jackie Von Tobel?  We knew that Jackie was a hard worker with scary talent and a smokin’ reputation, and we knew that we liked her personally (pretty important), but it was not until we actually got to work that we realized how talented and hard working she really is!  Ladies and gentlemen Jackie Von Tobel is an ultra-talented go-getter with mad design skills.

The amazing and enthusiastic reaction from our early release exhibitions has truly delighted us and it appears that we have officially “crushed it!” Surprised?  Not us!  Soon after signing up with Jackie we realized that we had forged an alliance with a true pro.

The Jackie Von Tobel collection offers a broad selection of classic shapes with a very modern twist. Finials range in size and scale but all reflect a timeless elegance. Paired with stunning finishes like Liquid Silver, the hardware fairly glows with a soft subtle sheen. The Pagoda finial with its signature Tassel and Ball ornament is striking in the aged Imperial Red finish. Whatever your taste, there is something for the most discriminating client among new the 17 new finishes like Butter Toffee, French Quarter, Heirloom, Beijing and Verdigris.

It is so easy to get your catalog and price list for this amazing new line. Current clients will automatically receive a set of literature within the next few weeks. New clients need only e-mail Info@helserbrothers.com with a copy of your state resale certificate and we will rush your copy to you.

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Free Evita Catalog And Pricing Available Like Yesterday

Disclaimer: We do feel strongly that romance should be enjoyed in MOST rooms, but encourage you all to show some restraint in those rooms where it may not be considered socially appropriate ;-)

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ASID Meeting at Helser Brothers

ASID January Meeting

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The “Composer” Drapery Hardware Super-Cool Web-Tool

Our cutting-edge Web-based Composer is finally finished!!!
We have had a finial building web application for a long time, but we felt that it lacked some modern panache and functionality so we turned “Johnny Flash” one of our HB super-techies loose to build us a new one and boy did he nail it!
The result is a flash based web application that is downright fun with a deep and thorough functionality never before experienced in our industry. (My humble opinion of course)

In the video above, we created a “holiday finial” to illustrate how the composer is used and below is a tutorial video to help you get started.

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HGTV Design Star

design-star-logo-resizedAre you a great designer?
Be a part of HGTV Design Star Season 5!

Do you think you have what it takes to host your own series on HGTV? Would you love the challenge of competing in a design-based reality show?

Here’s your chance to be on Design Star!

Design Expertise: HGTV is looking for great designers. Are you pushing the design envelope? Are you going all “green”? Are you taking the old and making it new and fresh? Whatever your design angle, HGTV wants to hear from you!

Personality That Pops: HGTV wants to see someone who shines. Design ability and expertise are most important, but you could wind up hosting your own show…do you have the personality millions want to watch?

Passion for Your Work: HGTV is searching for designers who will bring the world of design and decorating to life in their very own passionate and unique way. The world of design is ever-expanding, so the more invested you are, the better.

HGTV Design Star is an on-air competition to name the network’s next star. Finalists will compete in design-based challenges with one to two designers being eliminated each week. The contestants will be narrowed until the winner is announced in the final episode of the series. Upon which, the winner will become the host of their own design show!

If you are interested in applying, please email David Polanzak at dpo.casting@gmail.com with the following information:

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Tableaux Holiday Schedule:

Hello, the following is the ordering deadline schedule for TABLEAUX ONLY:
- All orders after November 19th must be submitted as a rush and approved by November 25th.
- All orders  after November 25th must be submitted as a super-rush and approved by December 4th.

This will ensure a ship date on or before December 11th and will provide your customers sufficient time to install before the holiday.  Please note that only standard (non-custom) orders can be rushed.

Thanks, Mark and Jay

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Tableaux Year-End Reminder

Helloooo…Tableaux Buyers! It’s getting close to the end of the year, so now is the time to check your stats!  If you are anywhere near the magical 75 or 150 square foot mark, don’t miss out on our great Discount Program for our Top Tableaux Retailers! 

Silver Level:  75 Square Feet SOLD = 7.5% off every order next year*

Gold Level: 150 Square Feet SOLD = 15% off every order next year* 

*Discount starts as soon as you sell 75 or 150 square feet and continues all the way through the next calendar year. Square footage accumulation begins anew each January 1 for the balance of each new year and once attained includes the following year as well. 

Just e-mail Jocelyn@helserbrothers.com and get your square footage to date. Maybe now’s the time to give yourself a gift that will keep on giving!

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Skype Video Calls and Chat (IM)

skype-video-callWe are now able to make and recieve video calls with Skype!  This has been very useful when hammering out the details of complicated custom brackets or for those times when it is easier to show you something rather than to trying to use words or sketches.  Heck, some folks just like the face-to-face! Also, this is the same software that we use to “chat” so once you have it you will be hyper-connected to HB! go to www.skype.com and download the free software, then search for “helser.” Or after installation you can click the skype buttons in the sidebar to contact us.

This video shows it used in a social way but we have found it to be a highly effective collaboration tool.  Please consider this your invitation to skype us any time!

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