Helms Digest

  • Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-by-Frame is Arcana’s Pick for October

    The October pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts, is “Moving Still: A Cinematic Life Frame-by-Frame”, a personal portrait of filmmaking from American set decorator Lauri Gaffin.

  • Joel Gomez is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for October

    His work will be displayed from October 1st through October 31st on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.

  • Sidewalk Stories: The Heart of Home

    We’re excited to share the latest chapter of our Sidewalk Stories series at Helms Design District, a celebration of the people, spaces, and everyday experiences that make our community so unique. This time, we’re sinking into something soft — with a spotlight on the furniture and design showrooms that anchor our campus and the talented teams behind them.

  • Tips for Hanging Art, Courtesy of Our Friends at Room & Board

    At Helms Design District, we believe the way you display art is just as meaningful as the art itself. That’s why we’re excited to share a helpful guide from our longtime partner, Room & Board, on how to thoughtfully arrange a modern frame wall in your space.

  • Sidewalk Stories: Food, Family and Flavor at Helms

    Check out the next installment of—Sidewalk Stories—a visual celebration of the vibrant shops, restaurants, and showrooms that make our community unlike any other. We continue the series with a delicious new chapter — this time, celebrating the amazing restaurants at Helms Design District. From handmade pasta at Pasta Sisters to the best burger spot, Helms is a place where food, family, and community come together.

  • Get Cozy: Introducing Wooden Elements into Your Home

    Transform the atmosphere of a room, making it feel cozy, warm, and inviting, by incorporating wooden elements throughout your home decor.

  • Introducing Sidewalk Stories: A New Illustration Series by Nancy Nimoy

    We’re excited to launch a brand-new campaign at Helms Design District—Sidewalk Stories—a visual celebration of the vibrant shops, restaurants, and showrooms that make our community unlike any other. Helping us tell these stories is someone whose creative roots run deep in our district: artist and longtime Helms tenant Nancy Nimoy.

  • Paal Anand is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for September

    His work will be displayed from September 1st through September 30th on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.

  • Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman: California Mid-Century Designers is Arcana’s Pick for September

    The September pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts, is Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman: California Mid-Century Designers, the definitive statement pioneering husband and wife team who did so much to build the legacy of mid-century design and craft in California.

  • A Warm Goodbye to a Design Icon: HD Buttercup’s Final Weeks at Helms

    It’s never easy to say goodbye to a longtime friend, especially one who’s helped shape the spirit of a place. After nearly 20 inspiring years at the Helms Design District, HD Buttercup will soon be closing their doors.