Circa Who- Part 2

When I find a store I really love I always want to know more about the people behind it. Tracy, owner of Circa Who, from here, here, and here, was kind enough to answer some questions for me. (She is on the right, the lady she shares the space with, Dawn, is on the left)

H&H: How did you get started?

CW: I started this as a hobby--I have always had a passion for the hunt --I get so excited when I spot that fabulous piece amongst a room full of ordinary things--My collection had begun to out grow my husbands warehouse so he encouraged me to open a shop--

H&H: Where did the name Circa Who come from?

CW: I came up with the name Circa Who for two reasons--First, because when I would go out buying dealers would say something like, "that is circa 1970 Karl Springer" and I would say, "Circa Who"--Second, because when a piece was made or who made it has nothing to do with why I buy it--I buy it because I LOVE IT!!--

(I could not love that answer more!)

H&H: What do you look for in pieces you sell?

CW: I look for things other then ordinary--I like to find fabulous things that can be used as found or can be refurbished to perfection--If I don't love it though, I won't buy it--There are so many things fabulous things out there with so much life left--

H&H: Where do you find the pieces in your store?

CW: I find the pieces in my shop all over South Florida--I shop everywhere one would shop to find a fabulous pieces from the past--From yard sales to estate sales, from second hand stores to consignment shops--You name it, I am there--

H&H: Does your store reflect your personal style?

CW: My shop does reflect my personal style--My home is a mix of many decades--I believe if you LOVE everything you find it will all work together--

H&H:What is your favorite category of pieces to shop for?

CW: I love to shop for everything--Being born in 1970 I do find myself loving that decade the most--You can only imagine how excited I was when pieces from the 70s became the trend-- I even made a chair from 1970s ties called Daddy's Fattys-- 2120 - TRACY DERAMUS - DADDY'S FATTIES-NUMBERED ED. CHAIR BY TRACY DERAMUS - 1stdibs

*On more thing, here is how Dawn and Tracy became business partners:

About two years ago I was lucky enough to meet a Florida native named Dawn--I would go out buying and would find things that were marked sold with Dawn's name on it--So, one day I left a note on a great set of brown faux bamboo chairs to call me if she wanted to sell them--Well, she called and I purchased the chairs and many other items over the next few months--she is now my business partner


Don't you love that story? It is only a matter of time before I visit the store in person. Thank you Tracy for all your help! Visit Tracy and Dawn HERE.

Monday's Are Day Dreaming: A Trip to Circa Who

There are so many stores I would love to visit but one on the top of my list is Circa Who in West Palm Beach Florida.You may remember them from this post, but when I found out that some good friends/clients of mine were headed south I asked them to stop by for me.

They have a great assortment of lamps and fun finds....
But what I really love is the furniture...
How interesting are all these chairs?

Can't you see these around a fantastic dining table?
Speaking of tables, look at the base of this coffee table...(loving the blue cane chairs)These are both statement making pieces.
Hopefully I can make it there soon, the icing on the cake would be hanging out with Kara too!

***A HUGE thanks to Kelli and Baines for going to the store and taking some great pictures for me, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

More information CIRCA WHO

What Started With a Post on Bamboo.....

Ended in depression. You will see what I mean in a second. I have had bamboo on the brain lately, I think it stared with an amazing bench I saw so I wanted to do a bamboo related post. I was gathering information and had some good things like these cute magazine holders from Source Perrier..

And great "extra" chairs when you need more seating , but want it to look good too-


While the chairs above are a good deal from Ballard Designs, this set on e-bay starting @ $40/chair is not bad either.....



















EVERYTHING WAS PROGRESSING AND I DECIDED TO CHECK OUT A SITE I LOVE BUT NOT HAD BEEN ON IN A WHILE AND THAT IS WHEN THINGS GOT INTERESTING....I WAS FINDING SOME PIECES THAT HAD GREAT POTENTIAL- YES THEY NEED A LITTLE IMAGINATION, SOME PAINT, AND LOT OF TLC. I SEE METALLIC SILVER FOR SOME LIKE THE LIGHT ABOVE, OR AN ACCENT COLOR FOR THE CHAIR BELOW.....

AND I WAS PICTURING THIS PAIR OF MIRRORS IN AN ENTRY WAY...
OR THESE IN A BATHROOM (YES I WOULD PROBABLY PAINT ALL OF THIS)
THEN I CAME TO THIS CHAIR WHICH I WAS DRAWN TO BECAUSE I, LIKE SO MANY OTHERS IN THE WORLD, LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PRINT - IMPERIAL TRELLIS BY KELLY WEARSTLER FOR SCHUMACHER.

SO THERE I WAS CONTENTLY SEARCHING AWAY WHEN I CAME TO THIS.....















A SIDE BOARD I KNEW MUST BE MINE. I WOULD LOVE IT, TAKE CARE OF IT, PAINT IT ON THE OUTSIDE AND DO SOMETHING FABULOUS ON THE INSIDE, IT WAS GOING TO BE MY BABY, YOU WOULD HAVE LOVED THE "AFTER" PICTURE ...BUT ALAS THERE TAUNTING ME WAS A BIG SOLD SIGN. I KNOW IT IS A SAD DAY, SOLD SIGN BE DARNED!

I guess I will have to keep visiting Circa Who until I spy the next piece I cannot live without...