For those who missed it, here are a few images from “our” episode of LOST. As you can see ~ the Oval and Round Sconces and Skillet Candleholder were used in several scenes. We believe that we spotted an oil lamp as well but the scene was so dark that we couldn’t get a good screen capture of it. Thanks to all who watched and a BIG thank you to Carol – one amazing set decorator! This was one of the BEST episodes ever!
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
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!
From our home to yours -
Noel & Verge at Circa Home Living.
Hi everyone! Happy December! It’s hard to believe that November has come and gone and here we are in December already. Where does the time go?
I know we have been busy little elves over the past few months here at Circa Home Living. We are doing our darndest to make sure that everyone will get the goodies they ordered in time for Christmas. It’s not too late - there is still time to order for Christmas delivery.
Earlier this week we saw our first major storm of the season leaving a blanket of white covering the birdhouses and gardens. Our wild turkeys have returned. Our little bird friends flitter about from feeder to feeder. Such a beautiful time of year! Now if only we didn’t have to deal with the cold ~ but living in Maine we should be used to that by now, right?
Well, it’s time to listen to one of our favorite Christmas CD’s - “Songs of the Season” by Jane Olivor. Perhaps we will follow that up with “December” by Kenny Loggins! What are some of your favorites? We would love to hear from you.
Happy Holidays to you & yours.
Noel & Verge
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
Just in! This whimsical Tin Crow Tobacco Stick Rack includes 2 large crows, 3 small crows and 6 hooks. Hang your favorite drieds, hand towels or garden tools. 48" wide by 13" high. To purchase click the link above or explore our website at www.circahomeliving.com
Many of you have emailed asking to see more of the outdoor spaces around our home. Well . . . here ya go.
Several years ago we built this multi-functional Potting Shed in the backyard. We love the look of the cedar shakes! We store bird seed behind the red doors. Clay pots & soil are kept handy for transplanting on the handy top surface above the doors. Rakes & long handled tools are stored in the barrel inside the opening.
We attach leather straps to our favorite tools and keep them handy by hanging them from an old Tobacco Stick drying rack.
Since our property is mostly ledge, raised beds are a necessity. Here we have beds for Runner Beans, Cukes, Zucchini, Squash, Peppers & Tomatoes.
We recently reworked Sasha’s Garden with old brick around the beds. The backdrop is Quince, which produces gorgeous salmon colored flowers in the Spring. Nestled in the beds are Peonies, Coral Bells, Wild Irises, Chocolate plants & Catmint. Self seeding Forget-Me-Nots & thyme spread between the bricks.
Two Cherry trees mark the entrance to the raised beds. Inside ~ White Irises, Dianthus, Columbine, False Indigo, Bee Balm & Catmint are in bloom. You will notice that at the base of the trees we made a ring of old bricks to make trimming & weeding easier. Inside the ring we planted Forget-Me-Nots.
In the center of the raised beds a cement birdbath entices birds on hot days for a drink or a dip in the “pool.” The fan tailed pigeon statuary is one of our favorites and in winter, rather than stow it away we bring it inside to admire.
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A curious cement mouse sits atop the weathered Adirondack chair that is nestled amongst the ferns.
The Potting Shed is centrally located and stocked with pots & tools for planting.
This terra cotta Rooster pokes its head out from the flowering Catmint.
Tomatoes ripen on the vine in one of the many cedar barrels in the backyard.
Bittersweet winds it way up the post to find this antique birdhouse.
A metal wagon wheel rests in front of the lichen covered rocks surrounding the secret garden.
Dipper gourds are drilled and transformed into birdhouses.
A recycled white picket fence holds back the quince in Sasha’s garden.
The stone birdbath gives the birds a place to bathe & cool off on hot days.
Hollyhocks, in shades of white, cream & light pink make a wonderful backdrop in Sable’s herb garden.
Black-eyed Susans add a splash of color throughout the raised beds.
Strap Hinges & Hardware used for doors available from Williamsburg Blacksmith in Williamsburg, MA. Visit their website at www.WilliamsburgBlacksmith.com
Sorry it has been so long since our last post. As you may have seen from our website we have been busy photographing and adding new items. We have more to come but thought we would take a few moments to add a new blog entry.
Spring is such a wonderful time of year and it’s hard not to think of Tasha Tudor at this time of year when the Forget-Me-Nots are in bloom. They were, after all, one of her favorite flowers. On a Secret Garden tour of the Tudor properties a few years ago with our best friend Mark, we were fortunate to be able to walk thru Tasha’s very own “Secret Garden” where Forget-Me-Nots grew aplenty. It was magical and we had the added thrill of Tasha waving to us from her kitchen window as we passed by. It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a year since her passing. We think of her often and miss her outlook on the world around us.
Here in Sasha’s Garden, named so for our wonderful cat of 8 years, the FMNs self seed each year and grow between the bricks. It makes for a spectacular display with our wicker furniture and white fence with Quince in the background. Once the flowers go to seed we collect a few to spread around the yard to bloom elsewhere next year. For a really great look we sprinkle the seeds under fruit trees or honeysuckle bushes. More pics to follow.
Mark is always amazed at how our variety of FMNs are in bloom so much earlier than his, even though we are 5 hours northeast of him. Our blooms are, unfortunately, very short lived while Mark’s bloom throughout the summer. We wish that ours would last just a tad longer. He has loads of FMNs that grow along the river in a very natural setting. Just beautiful! In addition to having a green thumb and a wonderful eye for landscape design Mark is a very talented author in his own right. Be sure to check out his website www.MarkKimballMoulton.com to read about his wonderful, heartwarming books and peek inside his home & gardens. He & his partner Lane have been featured in several well known magazines such as Country Living, Country Home & Early American Life.
In the words of Tasha Tudor - ‘Take Joy.”
Until next time . . . N & V
We look forward to finding new & exciting items each year for our mail order catalog and website. Imagine our delight & surprise when a valued customer of ours from New England approached us with their beautiful works of art.
Lovers of the Colonial style, Jane & Barron Hansen, found it difficult to find the pieces that they wanted to adorn their home. Since they were always good at design & decorating they decided to use their self-taught talents to produce these beautiful Theorem style oils on canvas. Jane & Barron work on most of the oil paintings together. Jane preps the canvas, applies the crackle process followed by stenciling and shading in her own style. Then Barron details the finer line work and shading. This is then finished with several coats of aging medium.
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We hope that you enjoy these new works of art as much as we do. We know they will look spectacular in any home.
There is something fascinating about late afternoon light finding its way thru a window to play fanciful tricks with ordinary items in your home. Passing thru the Summer Kitchen one afternoon we couldn't help but notice how the light played off of the Wax Pomegranates resting in these Wooden Bowls. We felt it was worth grabbing the camera to take a shot. Our wax fruit looks great resting in a bowl, lined up on a mantle or on display in Glass Jars. Each piece of fruit is realistically molded and lightly dusted with a fragrant mix of spices! The bowls rest upon a striking Black & Mustard Orange Peel Placemat.
