December 2025 Desktop Calendar

 

Happy December!

Never forget what day of the week it is with our handy Desktop Calendar 

for your home or work computer.

This month’s image to closeout 2025 was captured once again by our dear friend, Mark Kimball Moulton.  Enjoy!

~ Merry Christmas to you & yours! ~

Click on the image above to view a full size version that you can 

save to your computer. Be sure to check back next month for a new 

calendar image for January!

December 2024 Desktop Calendar

  Happy December!

Never forget what day of the week it is with our handy Desktop Calendar 

for your home or work computer.

This month’s image is beautifully captured by our dear friend, Mark Kimball Moulton. We’d like to express our sincere thanks to Mark for allowing us to use his images for our desktop calendars. Enjoy!

Click on the image above to view a full size version that you can 

save to your computer. Be sure to check back next month for a new 

calendar image for January!

June 2024 Desktop Calendar

 Happy June!

Never forget what day of the week it is with our handy Desktop Calendar 

for your home or work computer.

This month’s warm & inviting image was taken by our dear friend Mark Kimball Moulton at an antique home in NH. Enjoy!

Click on the image above to view a full size version that you can 

save to your computer. Be sure to check back next month for a new 

calendar image for July!

FREE SHIPPING OFFER

In anticipation of Spring we are pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING for online orders - no minimum required.

Enter code B1803 upon checkout.

Offer valid thru midnight March 31st 2018 for items shipped [cheapest method] within the contiguous United States. Code must be entered at checkout on our website. Not valid on previous purchases.

Linda Asks - "Are your Pewter items food-safe?"

Yes, unlike pewter fashioned in earlier days, today's pewter is 100% lead free, so it can be used with confidence!  We don't recommend using pewter for long term storage of food items as the acids found in some foods can cause pitting or discoloration of the pewter.

To care for your pewter - After each use, wash your pewter in warm, soapy water, rinse well and dry it immediately with a soft cloth. You may find that initially some of the non-toxic gray patina will wash off.   This is normal.  With excessive scrubbing you will be left with more of a polished look but over time the surfaces will dull down.  Do not put pewter in the dishwasher or microwave. Pewter dishes cannot be used over an open flame or in the oven. 

By following these simple steps you should enjoy your pewter items for years to come.

From Printing Press to your Mailbox

          Introducing....

the 2012 Circa Home Living Catalog

your pathway to the American Country Home

We are thrilled to present a selection of new offerings that are sure to please.  

Our excursions this past year were filled with exciting discoveries of new artisans and innovative hand-made American products, many of which are exclusive to our catalog.    Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and browse our online offerings or request a printed copy of our catalog with our new handy dandy catalog request form here.   Of course you can always call us toll free at 888-887-1820 with your mailing address if you prefer.

Adorning this year's cover is a beautiful watercolor image painted by our friend Karen Hillard Good.
This framed watercolor print is available in our new catalog.

Check our website in the coming weeks for more spectacular watercolor framed originals by Karen.

 

    

Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Catalog

In anticipation of the 2012 Circa Home Living Catalog debut we thought we'd give you some insight and a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put it all together.

Planning for our yearly catalog is an important and ongoing process.  From the moment our catalog is printed and shipped each October we take a short pause and then start anew working on ideas for next year.

Cropped & Elphie approved
for the new catalog

Setting up the shot.

We begin in January researching and scouting the country for new products made by American artisans with our customers in mind.  As sample products are received they are photographed using our period 1800's home as the backdrop - giving our customers a feel for how the products can be used in their own homes.  We then measure all products, write short descriptions for each along with any pertinent information that we feel may be useful for our customers.  When all of this work is complete we then move to the design and layout phase where we pay careful attention to grouping like items together so that they can be easily located in the catalog. 

Printing is then done locally where we are hands on in the process every step of the way to ensure that the colors printed are as accurate as possible.  After a few rounds of careful proofing (Elphie gets finally say with her 'two paws up' approval) our catalog is mailed direct to tens of thousands of customers here in the USA, Canada and as far away as Tasmania! 

Color proofing at our local print shop.

It's a long process with an extraordinary amount of time given to the details but ultimately what makes our catalog debut such a rewarding and special time of the year here at Circa Home Living.

For our existing Circa friends, check your mailbox over the next few weeks for the new 2012 Circa Home Living catalog - filled to the brim with exciting new products.  If you're not currently on our mailing list and would like to request a catalog fill out our handy dandy new catalog request form here or call toll free at 888-887-1820 with your mailing address.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Ever your friends - Noel & Verge 

Attention ~ Old World Pewter Collectors !

We've recently acquired a wonderful, hard-to-come-by selection of pewter plates, candlestick holders, pitchers, trays, peppermills, canisters, measures and more ~ all from the talented folks at Old World Pewter.

We invite you to browse our newest offerings by clicking here or by visiting our website and clicking on the pewter category.  Many of the items shown have very limited quantites available.  We are expecting more pewter in the coming weeks so be sure to check back.

2011 Circa Home Living Catalog!

We're pleased as punch to let you know that the 2011 catalog has mailed!  You will find a great selection of original artwork, woven textiles, hand crafted wooden furniture, lighting accents and lots of whimsical accessories!  If you haven't received your copy, please let us know.

To request a copy you can email us,

or call us toll free at 1-888-887-1820.

Circa Home Living gets LOST!

You might be thinking, what could Circa Home Living and LOST possibly have in common? Well, last November we received a call from Carol, a set decorator who wanted to place an order for our battery operated candles, flicker bulbs, primitive candle rods, assorted tin sconces and hand-forged iron pieces. She explained that the items would be used to dress an early 1800’s cottage scene, set in the Canary Islands. This definitely piqued our interest. When asked what movie this was for, we were told that it was for the hit ABC series “LOST!” We could barely contain our excitement as this has been one of our favorite shows for the past 6 years.

We spoke with Carol this afternoon and she confirmed that the episode with our items will air next Tuesday, March 23rd at 9pm EST! Entitled “Ab Aeterno,” the episode will focus on the back story of the very mysterious Richard Alpert. We are very excited to watch the episode and we hope that you will watch along with us to see what you can spot!

Keep in mind that when a set is dressed with products you never know how much you will actually see in the finished product. We know this from past experience where we have seen fleeting glimpses of a Wall Box, Pewter Candlestick Holder or Outdoor Lantern - to name a few. It is exciting nonetheless to know that we have contributed in a small way to this groundbreaking show.

Some of the items that may appear in the episode are shown below. Most are available for purchase by clicking on the specific item.

We hope that you enjoy!

All our best ~ Noel & Verge

Curl up with a new book!

We’re pleased to announce that Judy Condon’s latest book – “The Warmth of Home” - #9 in the Simply Country series has arrived!
Judy’s best-selling books are devoted to country homes and lifestyles. Each book is bursting with 144 pages of full color photographs, often featuring both interiors and exteriors of homes, barns, potting sheds, country gardens, gathering rooms, kitchens, collections and other charming vignettes. 8" x 11" - Paperback.

Don’t miss out!  Collect them all!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The 2010 Catalog is coming!!

Dear Blogger Friends,

  We’re back!  Our apologies for not posting in such a long time.  We have been super busy over the past two months designing & photographing new products and creating the brand new "2010 Circa Home Living" catalog.  We are happy to announce that the catalog  has been mailed!  Pheeww!  This year we feature over 125 new items ~ many exclusive to Circa Home Living!  We hope you enjoy our new offerings and as always, we welcome your suggestions or comments. 

  If you already receive our catalog, check your mailbox over the course of the next week.
  If you have had a recent change of address please let us know so we can update our records & get a copy in the mail to you.
  If you have never received our catalog, but would like to, please email us at circa@circa1820.com with your mailing address.

We look forward to hearing from you. 
All our best -  Noel & Verge