Klingman Home in Charlotte Urban Home

Be sure to check out the home of Sally & Dick Klingman in Charlotte Urban Home magazine! The Klingmans are great friends of Cindy Smith (and Circa!). They have created an amazing home filled with modern and traditional elements. I love this house because it offers an eclectic collection of their interests and experiences through the years with furniture and accessories that truly compliment them - pieces they love. A designer himself, Dick Klingman with the help of Cindy Smith and Ed Starr "came up with the finishing touches of the house plan, the remodel and subsequent interior design."* Look closely for pieces that you can tell came from Circa!

*Page 31, Charlotte Urban Home, Summer 2010

Glass

Domestic Diva Martha Stewart has a cool spread on glass bottles in this month's Martha Stewart Living. In regards to collecting glass bottles and jars, she suggests "In every color of the rainbow, glass vessels are easy to amass and lovely to behold." We agree! Glass jars are a wonderful decorating accessory for kitchens and bookshelves.

Glass bottles range from purple to clear....

...from white to amber to green.

*As seen in the August 2010:

Take a look at some of the green and purple options we have at Circa:

green glass ball $75 (great on a side table or kitchen counter)

green dimijous $160 each (shorter ones on outside of photo)

antique green wine bottles $300 each (back center)

crystal violet bowls $50 each

small plum glass bottle $52

large plum glass bottle $70

large aubergine vase $385

I love how Cindy accented this kitchen hutch with antique wine bottles:

I love how Catherine placed this crystal violet bowl on an end table:

And on a totally RANDOM note...I am reading Sea Glass by Antia Shreve right now and it is wonderful! You must pick up a copy and head to the beach this summer. Colors of glass are discussed throughout the entire book. It is so good!

Antique of the Week

This oak deux corp arrived on our most recent shipment! Before putting it in our shop, we had a local artist hand paint the piece which made it even MORE beautiful! It is really lovely. The inside is painted a nice blue tone. This piece is great with the doors open or closed. Leave them open to display your china and tableware like we've shown below or leave them closed to simply have a beautiful accent to any room which just happens to have awesome storage.

Tuscan oval tray, white with pewter handles/ trim $180

matte white bowls set of 4 $128

matte white salad plates set of 4 $128

matte white dinner plates set of 4 $168

painted oak deux corp circa 1800

48 1/2"W x 19 1/2"D x 97 1/2"H

$12,500

Light a Room

Lamps & Mirrors help light any room. By hanging a mirror on a wall across from a window you are able to reflect natural light which I consider the best form. You're also able to make the room look larger. Personally, I am not a big fan of overhead lighting unless it is on a dimmer. I prefer lamp light. Take a look at a few new mirrors and lamps we just got in:

French carved mirror $695 (great price!)

48"W x 46"H

Check out the mirror's detailing!

silver leaf soleil mirror $1242

retail $1656

48" diameter; 2.75" depth

This would be beautiful over a sofa!

Dauphine lamps $176 each

(sold as a pair)

12"W x 23 1/2" H; base 5"x8" rectangle

gilted iron finish

These would be great on bedside tables!

petal table lamps $550 each

(sold as a pair)

14 1/4" W x 30 3/4"H; 5 1/2" square base

soft brass finish

Very elegant!

square column lamps $410 each

(sold as a pair)

14"W x 33"H; 5 1/4" square base

antique zinc finish

Very handsome!

Circa is listed in a new book!

We are thrilled to be included in the new Perspective on Design Carolinas! This coffee table book highlights North & South Carolina architects, homebuilders, interior designers, and more. 

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A few thoughts from Cindy Smith as expressed in the book:

"Beautiful surroundings renew the spirit. An environment should possess a sense of comfort, well-being, intimacy, and joy."

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"The goal is to create luxury without being ostentatious. Mixing European antiques with contemporary pieces makes a room comfortable, yet exciting."

New Bourgeoisie 3D!

Circa is a big fan of Emily Bourgeois' designs at Bourgeoisie 3D. We have a few of their items on our floor before (we still have the curved barstools), and we used one of their tables as a desk at the Metropolitan Designer House. Their casegoods are interesting; they make you want to examine them when you enter a room. With curved, clean lines and beautiful finishes, the pieces make their own statement. Check out what we've just received in Charlotte:

desk with 2 drawers

$2448 (retail $2880)

68" W x 34" D x 30"H

side view of desk...see the attention to detail

pair of end tables with drawers
$1102 each (retail $1296)
30"W x 20"D x 30"H
*you can order with the drawer on the left or the right*

English Ottoman with Nailheads

These English ottomans are a perfect addition to any room! This one was recently upholstered in a fun light blue and cream woven fabric with a new nailhead design which I think is really fun!

$4200

54"W x 54"D x 21"H

The wooden base shelf is perfect for storing blankets, books, magazines; even hiding the remote!

The top is mitered for added interest.

Ruard Veltman's Kitchen in House Beautiful

The kitchen of one of Charlotte's finest architects, Ruard Veltman, was recently published in House Beautiful. This kitchen is like no-other. In fact, the kitchen is part of the living/ dining space with additional kitchen space in a working pantry behind. This concept certainly satisfies his family's lifestyle and needs which is the most brilliant aspect of his design. I love this pair of sconces as well as the lighting fixture over the dining table!

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The sink is so nice and hidden with the plumbing emerging from the wall and a handle hidden within the sink.

In the pantry, you'll find a Stella Artois tap (most guys I know would love that!) over the 12' industrial sink. What a wonderful workspace!

Open shelves in the pantry area display white china and clear glassware. I love Veltman's take on this: "If you want to be timeless, keep it simple." Genius!

*As seen in House Beautiful July/ August 2010, pages 128-132*

Happy July 4th!

Everyone at Circa would like to wish you a Happy 4th of July! Have a safe and happy weekend!

Lee Industries Upholstery

Circa hearts Lee!

pair of slipcovered low back chairs on casters

 in a linen fabric with double contrast bands of velvet and linen

23"W x 24"D x 30"H

$1476 each (retail $1968)

pair of damask skirted club chairs with sheer linen flange

27"W x 33"D x 35"H

$1209 each (retail $1612)

*This chair can be ordered as slipcovered or with a swivel*

flax sheer flange along the seat cushion for added detail

Melanie Pounds - House Beautiful

Melanie Pounds has been a long time friend to Circa. She used to work at our shop in Birmingham and is now a fabulous designer on her own. Her enchanting 1400 square foot cottage is previewed in the new House Beautiful. What amazing style; very sophisticated, very beautiful. It makes you want to spend a day inside just to soak it all in!

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Isn't it charming?!? These exterior benches were a Circa find.

This front entry was originally a glassed-in porch. The candle lantern is from Circa, too!

Melanie used commercial grade fabrics for the living room upholstery to handle daily wear and tear from a family of 4 and 2 dogs. She certainly didn't sacrifice an ounce of style. The multiple pieces of art flatter the room with a great deal of sophistication.

A word that I constantly hear around Circa is "quiet"..."We need to make this room more quiet, more sophisticated." In her interview, Melanie says, "When we come home, we want to calm down, light a fire, and relax in the living room with things that are quietly beautiful." What a notion; summed up perfectly in this cottage.

The kitchen's antique work table is from Circa!

This bedroom is SO enchanting. I love the custom upholstered armoire. I also love the ceiling to floor drapes that extend behind the headboard. How cozy!

Pick up a copy of the July/ August 2010 House Beautiful so you can see these photos--- this home is truly inspiring.