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Office Manager Extraordinaire

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +0000

If you've ever been to one of Circle Furniture's charity shin-digs, you probably have met Judy. She's not only our favorite office manager but also the official greeter at each party. Here's some facts about Jude (as we call her).

"Born...3 Rivers, Ma

Hobbies...Loves to read and visit museums

Volunteers...with a project in Uganda that educates women and assists families to be self-sufficient

Loves...kids

Colors...green and blue

Favorite song...Moon River

Favorite singer...Johnny Mathis

Favorite tv show - Grey's Anatomy

Loves working with Circle Furniture because...Circle is honest and has a lot of integrity in their dealings with customers

Anniversary...14 years with Circle in Feb 2010

My idol...Eleanor Roosevelt"

Thanks Jude - We love you!

"Oh, My Aching Back" No More!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:33:00 +0000

Meet Luanne...and let us introduce you to the beauty and comfort of Ekornes® Stressless products.

Wow!!! I am so excited to be working with the great folks at Circle Furniture selling Ekornes® Stressless chairs and sofas. You might recognize me from Backcare Basics in Needham, where I had been selling Ekornes since 2005. I'm delighted to report that Backcare Basics is “alive and well” and focusing on all the great back care and pain relief products that we have always carried…except Ekornes®. We have so many wonderful products to comfort and soothe your back you have to come check us out!

I am taking my experience with all of my Backcare Basics customers, along with my Ekornes expertise over to Circle Furniture to help you choose exactly the right Stressless recliner to meet your specific needs.

Let’s face it, no two people are alike. We each have our own individual idea of what is comfortable. Add to that a few aches and pains, a little sciatica or a slipped disc and finding a great comfortable chair becomes a daunting task, not a simple pleasure. Like Goldilocks, we may find a chair too big, too firm, too deep or too tall. How does one decide which chair to choose? After all, this is usually an investment or perhaps even something you’ve dreamed of owning for awhile. You don’t want to get it wrong. Right? Well, you don’t have to. The folks at Circle Furniture have been trained to help you choose the right Stressless chair for you. They know exactly how to help you decide which size and model is best for you AND which one will look great in your home. Comfort and Style. What a great combination! So come in to Circle Furniture and choose your Stressless recliner today.

Designers We Love!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Time to meet another designer we love....Meet Lauren.

Born -Beverly, MA in the sign of Aries

Signature color – Red

My mom first knew I wanted to be a designer when - at age 2, I turned my Fisher-Price play house on end and...viola, it became a high-rise penthouse!

If I were a piece of furniture I would be a credenza; beautiful and functional (with a terrific sounding name!)

"Interior Design" to me is - the balance of form and function. You can not be all beauty and no brain!

Favorite Quote - “Life is a journey, not a destination” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Favorite Destination- Ruins of the Lost Mayan Civilization at Chichen Itza, and Tulum, Mexico.

Favorite Journey – Still Getting There!!!

You may find me at – the symphony, the beach or bicycling back roads.

You will never catch me at – a musical, on a golf course or running the Boston Marathon.

I would love to – Sky dive

I would never – Bungee Jump

I love to listen to the Blues but am rarely in a blue mood myself.

So that's Lauren, another talented designer at Circle...but no musicals? Am I the only one left that still loves a good musical? I mean, A Chorus Line, Godspell, Chicago? I still get goose bumps when I here "All That Jazz", don't you?

Designers We Love!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:46:00 +0000

In keeping with our introductions we'd like you to meet Stephanie, former design consultant and now part of Circle Furniture's outstanding merchandising team. Here's her story...

"When I was asked to be part of the “Meet the Designer” section of the blog I was very excited but not really sure what to say - then it came to me while primping the Cambridge showroom. It has always been a dream of mine to be a Designer/Artist, and after many years (well, maybe not TOO many years) I am just that. Here at Circle Furniture I help with the merchandising and I love everyday of it. Not only am I a designer for Circle, I am also an artist and love to oil paint in my free time (that is whenever I can find some free time). Oil painting is my true passion; it's really led me to where I am today. Through painting I've learned how to incorporate color and texture to create spaces and vignettes that are not only beautiful but also pleasing to the eye. To create this at your home … my advice is “do not be afraid of color.” It may seem intimidating to use color but please take a leap of faith, and trust me! I know it will make all the difference in your home. Also for all you Facebook users … check out colorTHEORY's fan page and look at their “Inspirational Room of the Day” - great ideas for small and large spaces alike."

Thanks Steph and yes, that colorTheory fanpage is fun to check out. Love the chair with mirrored sides from today - way cool!

You're Invited - As Always!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:00 +0000

Need some artistic inspiration? Come to our Acton showroom this Saturday - we're hosting an autumn reception for local artists from 3 to 6pm. The artwork is ready to be viewed and the store looks refreshed and alive.

Donna McKenna, a designer for Circle, has gathered some wonderful artists in the area to create our own little gallery right in the store. We know there are MANY of you out there that want step outside the box and not just settle for "manufactured art". There is something meaningful and personal to putting up real art that you'll hang on the walls in your home. As Donna says "We're trying to create rooms that are all about self expression. Buying art from a local artist is consistent with that and is in keeping with the ideals we hold dear at Circle Furniture." That Donna, you gotta' love her. She is so talented and inspiring herself! Hey, if for nothing else, you should come meet all the talented designers in Acton. Erin, Sean (you met him recently on this blog), Donna and Cindy have all been working hard on preparing for this art exhibit and reception and will be your hosts for this fun shindig.

So stop by this Saturday between 3 and 6pm. Perfect time of the day; the kids are done with their soccer games, you've already paid the bills and done the week's grocery shopping and you're ready for some "me" time. Why not enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider while feasting your eyes on some inspiring artwork. Hey, you might even find the perfect piece to finish off a room and all the original artwork is currently on sale and will be through November.

Hope to see you there!

How to Build Green

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:00 +0000

So...remember Kim? We introduced you to her last week. You're probably wondering how Kim, Joe and family are building that green house? Check out below.

"The following is a list of some of the things that we did in building our home.

Building practices and materials
o Concrete – use of 30% fly ash for reduced carbon emissions and reduced costs.
o FSC certified lumber with documented Chain of Custody
o Onsite recycling program and program for waste diversion and documentation
o Windows – High Impact (to 120 MPH) ENERGY STAR rated Low-E and U-factor ratings
o Smart framing and best practices including detailed framing documents and lumber orders.
o Waste management program diverting 88% of our construction debris from the wastestream.
• Energy
o Spray foam insulation for creation of a sealed home envelope
o Composite shingle roofing for an SRI of 32
o Renewable geothermal heating and cooling equipment and domestic hot water system
o Wiring for 2.6 kWh PV system; future expandability
o Lighting Control system to include ENERGY STAR dimmable lights maxed out at 85%
o Energy management and monitoring system
o ENERGY STAR appliances with managed load shedding on the dual refrigerators (kitchen 48” built-in and pantry locations 36” French door) and ultra efficient water conserving dishwashers (one full dishwasher, two dishdrawers) and washing machine.
• Air (IAQ)
o ENERGY STAR with Indoor Air Package
o Zero combustion
o Moisture control
o Outdoor air ventilation to include continuous air exchange and ventilation with dual environmental recovery ventilation units
o Six HVAC zones with remote monitoring and sensing climate control
o Central Vacuum System
• Water Efficiency
o Water conservation products including high efficiency fixtures and fittings including faucets, showers and toilets from Kohler
o 5000 gallon rainwater harvesting cisterns for recapture of more than 85% of roof runoff
o No exterior municipal water for irrigation
o Rain sensors
o Ultra high efficiency washing machine and dishwashers
• Sustainable landscaping
o Landscaping design with special blend (through URI) of sustainable, native, drought-tolerant turf, drought tolerant plantings, native sea grasses, erosion control.
o 100% permeable exterior landscaping
• Interior Environmentally Preferable Products
o Reclaimed hardwood floors from a 200 year old barn
o Zero VOC paints, finishes, adhesives
o Low VOC Green Label Plus certified carpet and BioH carpet pad
o Recycled glass and construction debris tiles
o Sinks and tubs made from recycled cast iron
o FSC certified lumber for trim, doors, etc.
o Recycled countertops from Paperstone
o NE made cabinets from FSC maple, zero Urea Formaldehyde, zero VOC milk paint finish
o Natural linens and fibers
o Natural and locally made furniture and fabrics
o Local craftsman
o Local production (within 500 miles) as much as possible

Our CO is expected for the beginning of November and our application and testing date is scheduled for November 20th. We expect to know what our certification level is by the end of the year.

For more information or to see any of our photos along the way, visit www.greenlifesmartlife.com and click on gallery. We have just started with our finished materials and our furnishings, most of which we are sourcing through Circle Furniture, so check back in for our selections and interior design tips and photos."

Whew...I'm overwhelmed with just reading the list! Don't I feel like a goof, just feeling proud that I recycle, switched out my light bulbs and use those recyclable bags at the grocery store (when I remember to get them out of the trunk!) Who knew being green was SO involved? But it is, and we applaud Kim and Joe's efforts in taking on such a cool project!

A Few Pink Shots

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:42:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported our 4th annual Pink Party at Circle in Framingham! We had a blast and raised some cha-ching for The Ellie Fund. Special thanks to Mix 104.1 for volunteering their time to play all the hits and keep our gang groovin'. Thanks also to Panera, for providing awesome desserts; The Melting Pot, for chocolate covered strawberries; Fab from Philip Ciampa Salons, who worked magic on our guests; and the following who donated some amazing raffle prizes: jodi's jems, Carolina Portillo, The Boston Globe, J.Todd Galleries, The Charles Hotel, Maria Nahkle, The Pear Tree, Transitions Solutions, Backcare Basics, Maine Cottage, Sky Restaurant, Lisa James Salon, Selections Boutique, Zia Spa, Tseh-Hwan Yong and thanks to all the wonderful Circle Furniture crew who worked so hard to pull off another great event.

Here's to next year!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:59:00 +0000

Ok folks, it's party time. Tonight is the night to come out and party with us. Join us at the Framingham Circle Furniture for a wild night! Champagne, chocolate, raffle prizes of jewelry, candles, spa items...what more could a gal want? Well, for one thing to wipe out breast cancer! In the meantime, organizations like The Ellie Fund, who help people who are dealing with breast cancer, are SUPER important for the good work they do, so all proceeds from our Pink Party go directly to The Ellie Fund.

See you tonight. Oh, and by the way, men are totally invited! In my opinion, any real man can pull off a good, pink tie and wear with confidence. Don't you agree?

Build It Green!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:00 +0000

Last year at the d2e (that's the down to earth convention in Beantown) we met Kim and started talking to her about her BIG project. She was in the midst of building a "green" home. Since Circle Furniture sells eco-friendly upholstery and green furniture we were so interested in what went into building a green home (and furnishing it as well!). So we want you to meet Kim and hear her story. It's pretty cool!

Our family is building a green house. What started as a quest to build our dream home on the RI coast became a mission in educating and helping homeowners realize what living sustainably and conserving our planet’s resources really means.

We bought the one-acre property located along Narragansett in August of 2005, after two years of attempting to remediate a serious mold problem and a foundation that doubled as a pool, we made the decision to knock down and build from scratch. At the time, I didn’t know we were going to build a green house, but after getting involved with a work project I learned about LEED®-H (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification through the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the families. I knew this was what we had to do.

For the record, I am not an environmentalist. I am a mom of two and a wife of one. I am the principal of a small PR technology firm. But when my daughter was born I found myself making the small changes that made her life healthier. Organic bedding, food, milk. No pesticides on our grass, natural products in our home. Honestly, they were small changes, easy to make and really focused on our health. Like many mom’s I am obsessed with everything the news says about our kids. From obesity to contaminated playgrounds, from carcinogens in schools to flame retardants on bedding, I consume information about how to keep my family healthy. And I use technology to keep us connected, safe and secure. That is how I became obsessed with building a LEED home and showing the world that a house could be a modern marriage of today’s technology and green living through our project, aptly named Green Life Smart Life.

Today’s homes are a hub of activity and our home is no exception. Centralizing busy schedules, family activities, working remotely and sharing information is critical to keeping the home running smoothly. The smart home technology that is showcased in our home will offer techniques for keeping the family connected, sharing digital entertainment with friends and family, managing home systems like water and energy, and making the entire system seamless, safe and secure. Technology has been a cornerstone to understanding the methodologies, products and tools a homeowner needs to build a green home and ultimately technology is what is conserving our resources, managing our energy consumption, monitoring our air quality and running all of our home’s systems.

Stay tuned to see all the cool things Kim is doing to build that "green" home and check out Kim's blog as well.

Designers We Love

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Next we want you to meet Alicia, another fabulous designer at Circle Furniture.

Sign - virgo, libra on the cusp
Favorite furniture decade - 50's/60's modern, kitsch
Collects - anything with a cherry on it
Favorite family tradition - eating birthday cake for breakfast the next day
Favorite quote - "In life, as in art, the beautiful moves in curves", Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Favorite furniture advice - pillows in 3's, 2 the same and 1 an odd size
Loves - texture!
Dislikes - The matchy-matchy look. Ugh.

Thanks Alicia! I too enjoy a good birthday cake the day after, when you can dig in first thing in the morning...you get that super-duper sugar rush, especially paired with a good cup of coffee!

Imagine a Place...

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:28:00 +0000

...Where you can find leather in every color of the rainbow...Where you can find lamps that look tasty enough to take a bite out of. Where the pillows come in 750 billion fabrics and you can sit in sofas spun from gold; well, no, scratch that - that would just be silly.

Moving on. In this magic land you are fed all day long from bacon and eggs to grilled salmon and tenderloin (and that's just for breakfast!) Every time you turn a corner someone is serving you a drink. Martini, chardonnay or good ole' tequila, what's your pleasure?

Ahhhh, furniture market. It's a tough job but someone has to do it! Every year a few of us travel to North Carolina to find the best furniture that is out there. We check out the latest styles and fabrics hoping to bring home something new and special to Circle Furniture.

Seriously, it's amazing how much work it is. Up and down hallways. In and out of showrooms. Trying to find furniture that will knock the socks off our customers. We've already visited some of our favorite vendors and, good news, we've been wowed! We visited our friends at BDi and they are introducing some great new contemporary entertainment furniture and sleek office designs that we know you're going to love! At Saloom, our friends who build dining room furniture right here in Massachusetts, we were introduced to their modern collection called Gardner Contemporary. Wait until you see it - SO HOT! Last, but not least, American Leather has the most amazing leathers you've ever seen and they will be arriving to our stores any day.

After seeking out the furniture of all of our dreams (and eating and drinking WAY too much!) we feel like we're ready to come home. We've gotten some great ideas and are SO excited to start implementing them to our showrooms. We'll be home soon...hope you didn't miss us too much.

Green Film Fest

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:25:00 +0000

This Just In:

The Green Guild Green Film Festival is scheduled for next week and Circle Furniture is giving away a pair of tickets to the event to the first 5 people who respond to this post. Just email info@circlefurniture.com and we'll let you know if you won.

"A sneak-peak at the much-anticipated film The Muddy River Chronicles leads a series of short films on the environment at the historic Coolidge Corner Theater on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 7:00PM to 9:30PM. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion including many of those featured in the films, during which the audience in the Theater will have the opportunity to join the debate."

So if you are into green building, eco-friendly furniture or sustainable living check it out!

Queen Bee Strikes Again

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0000

While our own Queen Bee has flown off to Australia in search of all things "outback", her drones (ok, me) have received the good word that she has been asked to sit on yet another panel for sustainability. "The American Home Furnishings Alliance will hold its second annual Sustainability Summit which provides marketing intelligence for companies developing eco-friendly home furnishings. The AHFA is assembling a panel of retailers for "Bridging the Gap: Communicating Green at Retail." Among the participants will be Andy Thornton (our great friend!) of LaDifferénce in Richmond, Va., and Peggy Burns of Circle Furniture in Boston."

Ok, so we are pretty proud to offer eco-friendly furniture and fabrics but how does this translate to the consumer? In SO MANY WAYS!!! Not only can you feel good about buying furniture that was made locally and sustainably but you won't have to pay more for it. Many of our upholstery vendors offer eco-packages on their sofas and chairs and there's no upcharge for it. And where do most of our hardwood products come from? You guessed it - New England. That means they don't have to be shipped across the country, which saves on fuel and pollution. Plus, our vendors, like Copeland Furniture, use sustainably harvested wood from the American Northern Forest. All good things.

As we've said before, "we carefully research every new manufacturer before we put the Circle stamp on it. The environment, our local economy, it matters to us. It's our world and we have to take care of it"...So, if you're looking to be as green as you can be...check out one of our Circle locations today!

Designers We Love

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:54:00 +0000

At Circle Furniture we have some amazing designers. We want you to meet them. Let's start with Sean.

Sean Thomas Christoun
Bday - 9/6/19whatever
Sign - Virgo
Interesting Fact - Ambidextrous
Lives - Gloucester
Born - The Triple L (Lowell)
Favorite Food - Olives
Favorite Quote - “I love to collect things. There is nothing I like better than shopping for knick-knacks” - Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous

Sean's In and Out List

IN...thrift stores...OUT...malls
IN...acquiring...OUT...hoarding
IN...collecting coins...OUT...collecting stocks
IN...yankee pot roast...OUT...yankee's winning
IN...dim lighting...OUT...dim wits
IN...mustard...OUT...mayo
IN...diet coke...OUT...diet pepsi

Thanks Sean for introducing yourself. By the way...you are absolutely fabulous! But, sorry, diet pepsi is so much better than diet coke.

What A Week!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:15:00 +0000

The leaves are changing and the mornings are so cold already. And doesn't it seem like it's already way too dark in the morning? How many times can a girl trick herself into thinking she will get up at 5:30 am and get to the gym? But the alarm goes off and I crawl back under the covers and think, "Wow, I'm not going anywhere, who am I kidding?" Brrrrrr. It's fall. And what a fall it's shaping up to be.

We've had such a busy week here at Circle Furniture. We've been going crazy; moving our showrooms around to make them look beautiful for our upcoming Fall Upholstery Sale. And let's not forget our Ekornes Home Theater Sale that brings so many people though the door everyday. Our big American Leather sale is still going on throughout the weekend; as well as our Comfort Sleeper Sale. Plus, we have some classy new styles to show off; some contemporary furniture and some eco-friendly furniture. See what I mean? Busy!

The stores have never looked better, thanks to our talented merchandising team. One of the things I have always loved about Circle, even before I worked here, was that Circle is not a cookie-cutter store. We may have 5 showrooms, but we don't have the constraints of "corporate" telling us how to decorate our showrooms - where to place the beige sofa and the brown rug. No, we can do whatever we want. And with all the colorful furniture and style we offer - we can create vignettes that don't just work in the showroom but they can make your rooms at home explode with happiness and joy. Imagine walking into your home everyday and just saying "Ah, my oasis...I love where I live!"

This fall, before the holidays take over, come in and let us work with you on creating that dream oasis. We love to create. We know our options are almost limitless. There's nothing we enjoy more than "getting into" an exciting new project with a client - that's you. It makes us happy. It also keeps us out of trouble...and, trust me, we know how to get into trouble!

Check Out Libby!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:38:00 +0000

I haven't forgotten about all of you who missed out on Libby! Notice anyone twittering live? You bet. That's our own, Sean D, who is never without his phone!

How Time Flies

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:45:00 +0000

I can't believe it's already that time of year again. No, I'm not talking about the holidays or the dreaded "Black Friday" shopping mayhem that occurs every November. I'm talking pink. As in party. As in the Circle Furniture 4th Annual Pink Party. This is one of our all-time favorite events of the year at Circle and we are so excited this year to be hosting the "Girls Night Out" charity event at our beautiful Framingham showroom. All the proceeds from this fundraiser go to The Ellie Fund, a non-profit organization we partner with that improves the health and welfare of women and families undergoing breast cancer treatment in Massachusetts.

So here's just a little teaser. Dessert, champagne, lots of exciting raffle prizes from local fabulous businesses. October 29th. Just put it on your calendar. Don't worry, when we get all the details confirmed I'll fill you in.

What a Night

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Ok, so I'm not starved for fun things to do on a random Thursday night. I mean, there is so much to do in this awesome city of ours. Am I right? Yep. Boston is like better than ever. So many fabulous restaurants, tons of great music, hundreds of local art venues.

So last night was Thursday. Where was I? At the Libby Langdon talk and book-signing at Circle Furniture. Ok, I was part of team that organized the event. But I would have been there in a heartbeat even if I had nothing to do with the furniture industry. Libby was as charming as ever. Her slide show and presentation was thoughtfully put together, chock-full of tips on how to really love your living space.

As I was driving home last night I was thinking about her tip that white walls don't actually increase your square footage, so get over your fear of painting bold colors on your walls! And the tip about setting a timer for 30 minutes and picking one area of your home to organize...like a bed-side table or a medicine cabinet. The buzzer goes off, you can walk away. That way, you don't think of de-cluttering as such a punishment anymore because anyone can do anything for a half-an-hour, right???

So I want to personally thank Libby for her inspiring words and her ability to really translate "designer lingo" into plain speak for those of us who don't want to be "talked into" buying something we're only buying because someone says it's the latest and greatest.

So what's a girl to do this weekend in Beantown? Tomorrow I'll be cheering on team Circle Furniture at the Rodman Ride for Kids. Sunday I'll be hitting the JP Open Studios. I'm always amazed and inspired at what local artists are up to.

Whatever you're up to this weekend, enjoy the beautiful fall weather we're supposed to have tomorrow. Have fun at your kids soccer game, enjoy watching football on Sunday, remember those you love need to hear it from time to time and stop and get yourself a tiny, little pumpkin. Those always make me smile.

More Than a Bike Ride

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:51:00 +0000

That's what is on the Rodman Ride for Kids homepage - "More than just another bike ride". We know it's true. So what is it you ask? "The Rodman Ride is an umbrella matching gift charity raising funds for youth-focused social service agencies in Massachusetts". That's how they describe it. But I describe it as a blast of a ride! Tis' the season, once again, for us to pull out the spandex shorts and the brightly colored Circle Furniture bike shirts and get on those bikes. Team Circle is happy to be riding again this year on Saturday, September 26th.

So ride with us if you'd like, sponsor the ride if you fancy, or just come cheer us on if you're inspired. Hopefully it will be a gorgeous fall day we can all feel good about! We'd love to see you there.

Small Space? No Problem!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:01:00 +0000

Picture it. You have a small room. You’ve been dreaming of turning it into your “perfect” home office. It has functioned as a closet for years. You know, clothes strewn over the recumbent bike. Crates you've had since college, stacked in the corner, filled with embarrassing pictures of yourself from the 80's, and old, sappy love letters from previous, ridiculous relationships. Yikes! It's time to grow up. Get organized. Experience the freedom of de-clutterizing! But wait...Where do you start? No worries, Libby can help! Join us on Thursday, September 24th, 6:30pm, at Circle Furniture's Cambridge Showroom for a fun night with Libby Langdon. Libby, star of HGTV’s, Small Space, Big Style, will be revealing her secrets to designing small spaces and she’ll be signing books too. We’ll have wine and cheese and the event is free to everyone. Bring your design questions for sure and don’t miss out on all the action. RSVP to sarah@circlefurniture.com.

So Much To Do, So Little Time

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:06:00 +0000

Well, isn't this the best time of year? You wake up and the sun is shining. Birds are singing. At night there's no need for the air conditioners on full speed ahead while you sleep. Windows are wide open. Hmmm. Fall. We love it.

Ok, so the kids are going back to school. There's that initial shock of homework instead of flashlight tag. Vacations are mostly over, so the traffic, for those of us who commute, is back to "just horrible". College students are flooding the streets moving into their new digs. Everyone is busy, busy, busy.

We know how you feel. We also are CRAZY busy here at Circle. So much great stuff is going on that we want to shout it from the rooftops!

First off, remember that Comfort Sleeper that I was oooing and ahhhing about weeks ago? Maybe not. But I was. It's the Comfort Sleeper from American Leather and it totally rocks. No metal bars, 5" of premium foam; you know, the kind of mattress you can actually get a good nights sleep on. For the first time ever, Circle Furniture is offering special discounts on all Comfort Sleepers, not to mention on all American Leather furniture.

Big news also has hit the Circle world. We got Libby Langdon, star of HGTV's Small Space, Big Style to come to Circle Furniture. Yes, Libby will be in the house! She has this fabulous new book, you know, the one that changed my life, and she is coming to our Cambridge showroom to speak to those of us with small space challenges. There's a joke in there somewhere but I'm not touching it. Anyway, she'll also be doing a book-signing and in true Circle style we'll have the wine and cheese flowing.

Last but not least, this weekend is the last weekend to save on the Consul and Ambassador Stressless recliners from Ekornes. Super deals are available on these outrageously comfortable recliners until September 7th. If you haven't experienced a ride in a Stressless chair, you're missing out. The only recliner, only I say, to be endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Pretty cool, huh?

So if you have any questions about any of the happenings going on, please don't hesitate to call us, visit us, email us, facebook us, tweat us, you can even snail-mail us. We'd love to hear from you.

And to all of those who labor...have a terrific weekend!

Would These Kids Lie?

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:17:00 +0000

Look at these faces. Cute, right? Happy? You bet! Just another day at a fun and exciting Circle Furniture Warehouse Sale.

So thanks to everyone who made the trek out to Acton. Special thanks goes to everyone from Landry & Arcari and Designer Bath. They were all such good sports, selling their fabulous products out of the tent in hurricane-like conditions. Not a complaint amongst them.

Big thanks go out to our amazing team at Circle. Every time I asked for someone to help me move a sofa, bookcase, dining table or bed, all I ever got as a response was "you betcha" or a "no problem". So nice to work with people who really get it. Get what? That we're all in this together. We all make up the team. Not to mention that it's nice to like the people you work with! Not to mention these guys make me laugh harder than almost anyone could!

So now, it's bbq time. Heineken in hand. Sun is shining. Another great day in Circle world. So have a great night. Enjoy the last days of summer. I know I will.

Oh, and thanks to Chloe, Anna and Leo who were such good shoppers today...and really appreciated our popcorn!

One Heck of a Day!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:24:00 +0000

Wow! That was fun, but man are we tired. The Warehouse Sale was a smash success! So many people braved the elements and joined us for what turned out to be a really great day of meeting new customers and catching up with our loyal customers that made the trek out to Acton.

Our friends from Landry & Arcari brought such a beautiful selection of oriental rugs and our buddies at Designer Bath showed up with incredible deals on kitchen and bath fixtures.

Since we've all been running around all day, it's now time for us to crack open some beers and put our feet up. But not for long, we're doing this all again tomorrow! What does that mean for you? Amazing home furnishings at deeply discounted prices. What does that mean for me? One beer, maybe a burger, and then straight home, pajamas on, to bed early. Tomorrow is going to be big. So don't miss out on the biggest Circle Furniture Warehouse Sale ever!

RAIN or SHINE

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Don't worry! We're not afraid of a little rain. Are you? Come on, we're New Englanders! So maybe you'll need to wear the raincoat instead of just having it in the backseat...but if you make the trip you are in for a treat. The tent is filling up and the deals are fantastic. Don't forget, there's a special treat for those who make the trek to the sale at Circle Furniture Warehouse, 19 Craig Road in Acton.

See you there! We'll be the ones wearing the matching tee-shirts!

Sleep In? I Don't Think So!

circlefurniture@gmail.com (Circle Furniture) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Mom always said the early bird catches the worm. I hated when she used to say that, but you know what? She was right.

Circle Furniture sales are always a big doing, but this weekend will be a GINORMOUS doing. So set the alarm. Get up early. Brew the coffee. Grab your raincoat. Hop in the car. Set the GPS for 19 Craig Road Acton. When you arrive, we're going to be really busy so don't be offended if we can't chat. We can always catch up later in the day, by the grill, enjoying a burger.

When you arrive you'll be wowed by the great savings you'll find from Circle, Landry & Arcari and Designer Bath. As i write this I'm looking outside, watching everyone set-up for the sale. Wait till you see the rugs out in that tent...Beautiful. And the fixtures from Designer Bath are pretty awesome too.

As a special treat you can also meet the Queen Bee who writes her infamous "what's the buzz" column. And, not that that's not enough, but we'll have a clown. Oh, and the warm popcorn, and the burgers and hotdogs. Gotta run. So much to do.....