Bunny's Visit

Sorry, I've been a bit MIA. We have been busy busy with Bunny Williams' arrival. What a blast this week has been. Bunny is a delight! I couldn't have enjoyed meeting her more. Bunny offered a fantastic presentation at the Room to Bloom Symposium yesterday morning. She spoke like we were all long-time friends of hers with a wonderful slideshow of her homes in Connecticut and the Dominican Republic as well as beautiful homes that she's designed in Florida, France, New York, etc. We all giggled when she commented on her home in CT -- Houses are like relationships, you don't see the bad in the beginning (don't quote me on that; I'm quoting from memory). How true! But what a great feeling to fall in love with a house like she has and make it your own? Have you seen the cover of "An Affair with a House?" What's not to love?

Offering useful tips on her approach to design, Bunny gave us all a lot to go home and think about. For instance, she suggested that if you have lower ceilings, paint it a dove grey color in high gloss...it will make your room seem larger! Another great piece of advice: choose your furniture first then see what fabrics suit the pieces...so true!

One thing I love about Bunny Williams' design is that she seems totally in tune with her client's needs and wants. This is evident in the sense that every room is different; a reflection on the client's collections, interests, and personal style. 

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Tuesday night, we had a small dinner for the Room to Bloom Symposium sponsors at Jane's house to welcome Bunny Williams to Charlotte. It was only appropriate that Cindy and Jane design the table with lavender; Circa's current obsession for an accent color.

Lindsay Boner took these photos---I'm thinking she is semi-pro!

Jay at In Bloom Ltd. created the flower arrangements...he's the best!

If you are interested in replicating such a table for your next dinner party, we have these linens and purple glasses at Circa!

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Bunny Williams was so kind to come to Circa yesterday afternoon for a book signing! It was a great opportunity to chat with her and have our copies signed. She's so down to earth and a delight to be around!

from left to right: Lindsay, Eleanor, Anne, Julie, Kathy, Patrick, Patricia, Lydia & Emily

front row: Jane, Bunny, & Cindy

A lovely week, indeed!

Carolina Raptor Center - Sweet Release

The Carolina Raptor Center does a fantastic job of supporting and facilitating the release of injured raptors. While introducing the "Sweet Release Society", the center is hosting an event next Wednesday ngiht, April 21, from 5:00 to 7:30 at the lovely MetTerraces! Circa is providing outdoor furniture for the event including pieces from our new Belgian outdoor furniture collection and "Uncovered: The Upholstered Garden" for Lee Industries.

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Bunny Williams is coming to Circa!

We are thrilled to welcome Bunny Williams to Circa Charlotte tomorrow!!!!

Wednesday, April 14

2:00 to 4:00 pm

We have plenty of her books available to purchase for the book signing:

An Affair with a House $55

Bunny Williams' Point of View $60

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While you're here check out the new items we have for BeeLine Home designed by Bunny Williams!

shadowbox mirror $1200 (28"W x 6.5"D x 36"H)

twigs mirror $1900 (39" W x 62.5" H)

bottoms up drink table $770 (11"W x 18"H)

lemon leaf pottery lamp $750 each (sold as a pair; shade separate)

10”W x 6 ½” D (base) x 19” H (vase height)

party hat desk lamp $350 (9”W x 6”D base x 20”H)

forged iron hurricanes $275 each; sold as a pair

(8 ¼” D (body) 10”D (base) x 20”OAH

vanity tower $420 (9 ¼”W x 8 ¼”D x 32”H)

Charlotte Magazine's Home & Garden

Be sure to pick up a the latest issue of Charlotte magazine's Home & Garden. I think it may be one of the best they've ever had! They are free around town.

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This is a great article on Cindy Smith and her line of outdoor upholstery for Lee Industries. You can also view this article at: http://www.charlottemagazine.com/Home-Garden/April-2010/Style-UnCovered/

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There is a great spread on the Symphony Guild's Designer Showhouse that we're working on. See this excerpt on Unit 210: Contemporary Young Professionals condo...

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There is also a great article about architect Ruartd Veltman's dinner parties, "Back Alley Affair" on page 31!

LOTS of new pillows!

Switch it up for spring! We have lots of new pillows in our shop! Just a reminder...all of these pillows are sold as a pair!
AREN'T THESE FUN?!?!
 
leather pillow
 
Dahlia garden pillow $165 each
custom yellow cotton sateen pillows $195

 

aqua custom cotton sateen pillow $195 each

custom Galbraith & Paul citrus pillows $225 each

 

pink custom cotton sateen pillows $195 each

brocade pillow in frost $145 each

custom cotton sateen pillow $195 each

Ada pillow $165 each

grape pillows $165 each

granity print pillows $175 each

Greek key pillow $225 each

custom cotton sateen pillows $195 each

custom pillows $315 each

custom beige & taupe pillows $275 each

custom outdoor Sunbrella pillows $150 each

custom outdoor Sunbrella pillows $150 each

Greek key pillows $225 each

custom Galbraith & Paul pillows $275 each

Room To Bloom

We are THRILLED about the Mint Museum Auxillary's upcoming Room to Bloom events!

This year, Circa is the presenting sponsor of The Symposium! The Symposium includes a presentation by acclaimed designer Bunny Williams. Afterwards, she is coming to Circa for a book signing!

Wednesday, April 14

9:00 - 12:30 PM

Charlotte Country Club

$85 per person

spring chic attire

Events of the day include:

Coffee, registration & silent auction 9:00 AM

Presentation by Bunny Williams 10:00 AM

Luncheon, Raffle & Book Signing 11:30 AM

Guest Appearance at Circa Interiors & Antiques 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Wonderful shops and folks around town have donated some outstanding items for the silent auction. For a listing of all items please visit http://www.mintmuseumauxiliary.org/.

AK Nurseries is also offering special pricing on boxwoods during this sale and proceeds will be donated to the Mint Museum. For more information, please see the blow flyer or contact Edith Wyatt at edithwyatt@aol.com.

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HAPPY EASTER!

HAPPY EASTER FROM CIRCA! Eleanor posted this cartoon around our shop this week. We thought you may get a kick out of it too!

April 21 & 22 Bobby McAlpine Book Signing

Please join us for wine, cheese, and Casual Conversation with Bobby McAlpine featuring a preview of his new book: The Home Within Us: Romantic House, Evocative Rooms (not yet in stores!).

Wednesday, April 21

Charlotte

Lecture at 4:00; book signing to follow

Response appreciated: lydia@circaonline.net

Thursday, April 22

Birmingham

Lecture at 4:00; book signing to follow

Response appreciated: circainteriors2@aol.com

*as seen in Garden & Gun magazine*

For more information on his work visit: http://www.mcalpinetankersley.com/index.cfm

New App for Traditional Home

*Traditional Home April 2010*

If you're obsessed with the iphone like me or love your Treo, BlackBerry, etc. just as much, you must download the new Microsoft Tag app. Traditional Home has tip clips throughout the magazine that with a snapshot of your phone through this new app you can view videos on whatever topic you're reading about. Videos include tours of the home you're admiring, thoughts from the designers, design tips, recipes that you can take to the grocery store; you name it. It is amazing!

Confused? Here's what you do:

1. Download Microsoft Tag on your phone (it's free!)

2. With the Tag app open hover the crosshairs over the "tip clip" logo you see throughout the mag

3. Voila! You're watching a Traditional Home video on YouTube before you know it!

If you don't have a smartphone visit: http://www.traditionalhome.com/mobile/video/ to watch!

Jay @ In Bloom!

How WONDERFUL are these flowers that Jay did for our Outdoor Event?!?! BEAUTIFUL!!!