Sidewalk Stories

Sidewalk Stories—a visual celebration of the vibrant shops, restaurants, and showrooms that make the Helms Design District a community unlike any other.

More than just a destination, Helms is a place where history, creativity, and connection converge. And while we’re home to a mix of independent retailers and national brands, our neighborhood feel is unmistakable. That’s what Sidewalk Stories is all about—highlighting the people, places, and personalities that bring the Helms campus to life.

Helping us tell these stories is someone whose creative roots run deep in our district: artist and longtime Helms tenant Nancy Nimoy.

  • Sidewalk Stories: A Spark of Inspiration Around Every Corner

    The newest Sidewalk Stories installment shines a light on bright ideas at Helms Design District. From striking fixtures to subtle details, this chapter explores how illumination shapes creativity, conversation, and inspiration across our campus.

  • Sidewalk Stories: The Heart of Gifting at Helms

    We’re excited to share the next chapter of Sidewalk Stories. At Helms Design District, thoughtful finds are tucked into every corner, from beautifully crafted home pieces to small treasures that make gifting feel personal and inspired. This installment celebrates the joy of giving, the delight of discovering something just right, and the simple moments that turn Helms into a place where every gift has a story.

  • Sidewalk Stories: A Place to Get Lost (and Found)

    We’re excited to share the next chapter of Sidewalk Stories. At Helms Design District, inspiration can be found in the quietest corners, from the pages of a rare art book to the fine lines of a hand-drawn illustration. This installment celebrates the joy of wandering, the beauty of getting lost, and the unexpected discoveries that make Helms a creative destination like no other.

  • Come for the bold design.

    Sidewalk Stories: Bold Design, Endless Possibilities

    We are excited to share the next installment of Sidewalk Stories. At Helms Design District, every detail matters, from the curve of a bathtub to the texture of a sofa, the finish on a faucet to the lighting that sets the mood. This chapter of Sidewalk Stories celebrates the fearless creativity and craftsmanship that bring homes to life.

  • Sidewalk Stories: A Taste of the Neighborhood

    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’re serving up the next chapter and this one is straight from the oven. At Helms Design District, food has always been a thread that ties us together, and now, with the return of the legendary Helms Bakery, we’re honoring our past while celebrating a flavorful new future.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.