Lost and then Found at Circle Furniture

I am not entirely sure why, but it seems as if everyone in the Cambridge Store is a total dog lover.



A little while ago, on a busy Saturday afternoon, we discovered an unleashed beagle in our parking lot. our store is right on Fresh Pond Parkway, a busy street, and we were all concerned. We went out and convinced the dog to come inside. We brought her into our break room and then proceeded to call animal control. She had dog tags so we were hoping they would be able to contact her owners.

Apparently right after we called, the dog’s owner called the dog officer and reported her dog missing. She was told her dog was here and she called us right away. She had been walking around Fresh Pond with her dog when, the dog apparently took off after another dog.

After about a half hour the owner showed up at the store and a very happy beagle jumped into her arms. We were all so happy and relieved that “Molly” was going home.

We get a lot of walkers that come into our store and often they have their dogs with them. I can’t recall one time when a dog misbehaved and they always cheer up the staff. At Circle Furniture in Cambridge, we encourage all drop ins, whether they have two or four legs.



Submitted by Erna Wiley, Sr. Design Consultant, Circle Furniture, Cambridge

Grand Opening of Pembroke

On March 29th 2009 we had our grand opening Jazz brunch celebration at our new Penbroke location, featuring other local business, raffle prizes, food and drink, with some live jazz music to wash it all down. Resident in house videographer and master producer, Max Tubman, captured the moment.





**PPS Doesn't the Queen Bee's hair look fabulous?!? What's the buzz?

Free!

And durable? and good for the environment? Am I going crazy?!?! Once again, I would like to boast about our FLOR product. These eco friendly carpet "tiles" are not only good looking, but incredibly durable. One of our Senior Design consultants, Christine Cellucci (check out her very own blog, The Creative Jig) just installed some in her kitchen and gives us the dish. Convinced? Good, because right now we are offering FREE shipping on these products!

Also, don't forget about the JAZZY GRAND OPENING OF PEMBROKE tomorrow!

Big Happenings in Alewife

Here come some more developments to make you love our Cambridge location even more!



Our Alewife store is located right near the Fresh Pond rotary, a perfect stop over on Route 2 to or from the city. We share our little corner of the universe with some great stores with a loyal Boston following, Cheddar's, D&D and Newbury Comics. Now, with some new developments, we are making some additions to our plaza including a Trader Joe's (a personal favorite) and a more of your favorite shops and conveniences. Check out more about these developments on boston.com. We asked what Cambridge store manager Heather Ryan how this was effecting our daily grind, and she says "Circle Furniture has been thriving is this location for over a decade now. We are excited to see that some new life will be coming to our plaza when the building is finished. There should be ample parking for everyone to come enjoy the great shops. Most importantly there are some awesome new food choices including Trader Joe’s and Chipotle. It's all about the food for us here at Circle!"
Happy eating and shopping!

Live Jazz in Pembroke Sunday March 29th

Please
join us at our newest
location for a Jazz Brunch, March 29th 11-2.
Treat yourself to the smooth sounds of the Patrick Mottaz
Trio, tasty brunch treats from local restaurants and loads
of great raffles prizes.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Pembroke Field of Dreams.


RSVP by March 25th to sarah@circlefurniture.com

Space is limited.

The Before . . .

Lots of hard work went in to make sure our new Pembroke Location opened on time (this past saturday, come in and check it out!) I am not sure the Queen Bee and her team have slept yet, lots to do!


And the AFTER . . .

Its gorgeous!!





The new store is a proud project of ours, remodeling the building, we let in more light and, of course, added some color! This store will provide more space that our smaller Hanover location. Hanover will remain open for the time being as a clearance center, so if you are looking for a bargain there are deals to be had! Stay tuned for news on more events in Pembroke or one of our other locations.

Pretty In Pink

Another October rolls around and its time for another great in store event at Circle Furniture's Cambridge location. The fifth annual Pink Party was the biggest turnout yet and we raised over five thousand dollars. Many thanks to those who rallied the extra leg to help put it together, Sarah, Ralph, Moise, Renee, Jonathan, Stephanie, Peg, Rich, Harold, Terri, Troy, Judy, Heather, Cindy and Martha.

All proceeds go to the Ellie Fund, raising money for families to help support a loved one fighting breast cancer. Its a great cause and a fun night, and who doesn't love the color pink!

We also met some new FABULOUS friends who share out love for the earth and this "new" trend everyone is calling green. Paula Keif and Leanne Schiller have started an online directory, Go Green Web Directory, to help guide Boston consumers to green businesses. Our own Michelle Madden got involved.

Well you talk Green, but how do I do Green?

The interest in Green Design has peeked from the current buzz at this year's furniture market and past events like Down2Earth, so why not come in for an informal chat about these new trends? I can blog all day long about how great they are but maybe you would like a panel of experts accompanied by a fine wine? "Green With Envy" will be taking place at our Alewife store next week, Thursday April 24th from 6-9. Circle has partnered up with a few great local organizations to host a free event which will include expert speakers, wine, light far, gift bags and a raffle with great prizes! Gail Ravgiala from Design New England will speak to the latest trends and Interior Designer Martha Wells will talk about new lines of eco-friendly furniture. All proceeds from the raffle go to Hope in Bloom, and founder Roberta Dehman Hershon will be there to talk about the organization. I spoke with Martha Wells to get the scoop, "This event will be a great opportunity for folks to change their perspective on what they think “green furniture” is. We have come a long way from burlap bags and twigs! Bright colors and designer styles will be highlighted, and of course, Circle Furniture has always been environmentally conscious. Come and check out how fun “green” can be!"

DOWN:2:EARTH

Circle Furniture

WILL BE AT

DOWN:2:EARTH (D2E)

AN EXPLORATION INTO SUSTAINABLE LIVING

MARCH 28-30, 2008 at HYNES CONVENTION CENTER, BOSTON

Boston – Circle Furniture will be at D2E (Down:2:Earth), a sustainable lifestyle event being held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, March 28-30, 2008. D2E is an exploration into the movement that seeks answers on how to tread more lightly on the earth. It is an exposition of companies who are responding to consumer wishes for products that combine sustainability with style and innovation, as well as an education forum for learning about a greener lifestyle. More at www.d2eboston.com.

A healthy home starts with a healthy environment. That's why at Circle Furniture we look for manufacturers that share our commitment to the environment. The woods used to make our wood products come from forests that are managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards. Additionally, most of our wood products are made by craftspeople in New England. These are folks who truly care about the quality of the product that lands in your home. Gorgeous woods, thoughtfully made. Preservation and conservation are values that are important to us.

While you are looking at the fine earth-friendly wood products, you'll have to see our collection of revolutionary, bio-based upholstery. The cushions are made of Soy-based foam and other sustainable components and offer an enhanced level of comfort. With water-based finishes and recyclable materials, these products are truly eco-friendly!

Circle Furniture is proud to be founding members of the Sustainable Furniture Council, a non-profit coalition of industry players created to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers and consumers. 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.

D2E HOURS: Friday March 28: 5pm–10pm

Saturday March 29: 11am–8pm

Sunday March 30: 11am–5pm

Ticket prices: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors.

There will be a $2 discount for on-line advance purchase.

For more information about D2E visit www.d2eboston.com, or call 617-266-6540.

Circle Gets Jazzed For February

Circle Furniture is helping to sponsor this years Jazz Fest at the Reggatta Bar at the Charles Hotel. Come celebrate opening night with us on February 8th featuring the musical rhythms of the legendary Dr John. If you get there early you will definitely have a comfortable seat. If you want more info or to purchase tickets to this or any of the Jazz Fest performances check out the Jazz Fest homepage.
Speaking of jazz and comfort, check out the new Jazz chair by Ekornes. We have always LOVED Ekornes chairs for their unrivaled quality and comfort and this year they are delivering a new design to fit a more modern style.

"The Stressless Jazz will be right at home with today's modern interiors," says Peter Bjerregaard, president of Ekornes. "The sleek, unique design says 'retro' to some and 'futuristic' to others, but everyone agrees on the comfort of Jazz, the comfort for which Stressless is known around the world." We recommend a test drive, so come on in to one of our locations and put your feet up for a bit.

Pink Party!

Once again Circle Furniture is proud to host the Pink Party to benefit the Ellie Fund. Please join us on Oct 25th at our Cambridge location for drinks and hors d'oeuvre from six to nine pm. Please RSVP to (978) 263-4509 ext 231. The Ellie Fund is a charitable organization that aids families affected by breast cancer.