Circa: August 2009

August 27, 2009

The Home Book

House Beautiful's The Home Book

Pick up a copy at Circa $39.95

I'm a big fan...especially because it previews some of Kathy Smith's work:

So Long Southern Accents

Be sure to pick up this month's Southern Accents - everyone around Circa is so sad that this is the final issue!

Look for our latest ad...

August 26, 2009

Hickory Chair Upholstery

Some Hickory Chair that you can find at Circa...

29" W x 32" D x 43.25" H

leather starting at $2,850

fabric starting at $2,250

ottoman available

86.5" W x 37.25" D x 37" H

starting at $5,040

custom damask pillows $450 each

25.5" W x 31"D x 39" H

starting at $1,811

20.5" W x 16" D x 19"H

leather starting at $1,026

fabric starting at $898

78" W x 38" D x 35.75" H

starting at $4,500

waxed linen buckle pillows $160 each

88.5" W x 38"D x 38.5" H

starting at $4,709

linen pillows $225 each; vine pillows $150 each; homespun pillow with buttons $110

31" W x 37" D x 17" H

starting at $1,811

*We've got a pair of these...aren't they fun!?!*

87" W x 37.5" D x 37" H

starting at $4,394

25.25" W x 30.5" D x 37.25" H

chair with casters

starting at $2,025

32.5" W x 34" D x 45" H

starting at $2,284

32" W x 41" D x 36" H

starting at $2,567

31.25" W x 35" D x 36.75" H

starting at $1,985

ottoman available

(this one off the floor is $1,725)

Hickory Chair ships quickly. They have beautiful pieces designed by a variety of talented big-name designers. More importantly, they are all comfortable with a lot of style.

What's not to love?

August 25, 2009

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, salt & pepper, 1/4 c. flour, 1/4 c. olive oil, 1-1/2 c. sliced onion, 1 c. golden raisins, 2 T. chopped garlic, 1/2 c. dry Marsala, 1-1/2 c. Roma tomatoes (seeded & chopped), 1 c. chicken broth, 1/4 c. white wine vinegar, 2 T. sugar, 2 t. dried oregano leaves, 1/2 c. pimento-stuffed green olives, 2 T. capers (drained & crushed), 2 T. chopped fresh parsley, 1 T. lemon zest

Directions: Season chicken with salt & pepper; dust with flour. Saute chicken in oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove from pan.

Add onion and saute 3 minutes; stir in raisins and garlic, and saute another minute. Deglaze with Marsala, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in tomatoes, broth, vinegar, sugar, and oregano; bring to boil. Return chicken to pan. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low to simmer for 10 minutes. Add olives and capers; Simmer until heated through.

Serve chicken over orzo. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.

August 21, 2009

Oh how we love Jay!

Another beautiful flower arrangement by Jay @ In Bloom!

Great idea: Use your hurricanes as a vase!

New Lee Upholstery

We have quite a bit of Lee on our floor!

Feel free to come in and take a look or just SIT with a cup of coffee!

When trying to decide between styles and cushion fills it's great to sit first.

We've got 4 different chairs in our shop that let you see for yourself:

loose back vs. tight back

Cloud 9 vs. Haven vs. Ecolux seat packages

English arm vs. roll arm

88" W x 37" D x 37" H

starting at $2593

also available in leather, apt sofa (79"), loveseat (63"), chair & ottoman

raffia pillow $310

antique pillow $625

84" W x 41" D x 38" H

starting at $2685

available in apartment sofa (74"), chair, & ottoman

embroidered pillow $150 each

custom stripe pillows $350 each

Bobby McAlpine Webbed Back Sofa

81" W x 40" D x 47" H

starting at $2391

custom pillow $325

The webbed chair looks great skirted as well!

(We've got a pair!)

31" W x 40" D x 47" H

starting at $1450

92" W x 39" D x 37" H
slipcover starting at $2845
also available upholstered or in apartment sofa (80")
linen pillow w/ hornbuckles & hide $225

88" W x 41" D x 38" H
starting at $2778
also available in leather, slipcover, wedge sofa (105"), loveseat (64"), chair & ottoman
custom pillows $245 each

94" W x 41" D x 37" H
starting at $2596
available in slipcover as well as apartment size (78")
custom pillow $210

31" W x 39" D x 35" H
swivel slipcover chair starting at $1350
also available in leather slipcover as well as ottoman
pillow $135
table $202

31" W x 34" D x 34" H
pair of leather chairs on our floor
starting at $2579 (leather); $1350 (fabric)
ottoman available
ikat pillow $285

August 20, 2009

Homefires English Firebaskets

You may have seen their ad in the final issue of Southern Accents...

Please let us know if you're interested. We would be happy to help you order a Homefires English firebasket. We have a working one in our shop that we'd love for you to stop by and see.

Now's the time to order and have ready for this winter!