http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php The Who, What, Where, How, and the Why Helser. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery link="file" columns="2"] My words for the day --”Move on!”  Wherever you are at this point in your career, your business, and achieving your goals, it’s time to move on!  There is one common theme here that seems to be emanating from the wonderful presentations this weekend has offered. Get better at your ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/creative-camper-connie-day-3/ I look forward to the red carpet Oscar glamour and all of the hoopla as much as anyone else.  I tune in every year to see who wears what and to jot down the names of all the dark horse winners and offbeat foreign films that I will want to ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/and-the-oscar-goes-to/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] 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 ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/creative-camper-connie-day-2/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] A day in the countryside in Texas at the serene Camp Allen feels like we’re all on a retreat, leaving behind all cares and worries of our regular routines. What an awesome place- I’m inspired to be creative just looking at the handmade quilts on all the walls, ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/creative-camper-connie-day-1/           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. http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/isabella-chuck/  We had our collective breath taken away this week by Mark and Catherine Schultz of Silk Mountain Creations in Indianapolis. The road from "Before" to "After" was paved with all of the elements of terrific design. A great concept, accurate measurements, a perfect template and beautiful craftsmanship (ours and theirs...) all ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/absolutely-awesome-arches/   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 ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/03/jane-helser-probably-no-relation-makes-super-bowl-footballs/  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 ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/02/a-good-apple/   We were invited to "ride along" with a local installer recently.   This particular "ride along" was a very special one, as the hardware has not been released yet, and is of the highly classified top secret nature ;-) As usual we left with piles of good information including tips for ... http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/02/praying-monk/  We want to invite you again to come see us in May at the International Window Coverings Expo.   You may even find it to be an uplifting experience like  Tammi LeNair did last year ;-) http://www.whyhelser.com/index.php/2010/02/an-uplifting-iwce-experience/