Candice Olson at Circle Furniture
Candice sporting an
ACCENT!
What a kick!
At a media kick off event for her new line of furniture at Circle Furniture, I had a chance to sit down and chat with one of today’s biggest designing star, Candice Olson of HGTV’s own Divine Design.
A resident of Toronto, Canada (and where all her shows are filmed by the way), Candice was in town to show off her elegant line of furniture which now graces the floors of Circle Furniture in Danvers, MA. I’ve never been to this show room and I have to say I was impressed. Well lit, spacious, and with an enormous amount of choices - Circle Furniture was the perfect place for Candice’s launch. Plus, when she’s gone there are some great designers on staff who are there to offer advice on best pieces for your home.
An unusual
combination adds
drama
“It’s all about the texture” Candice says when I asked her about what she thought set her line apart. She says she looks to pull together surprising combinations, the result being drama. The pieces are all contemporary but with a solid traditional base. “I start with a traditional silhouette and build from there” she says. Plus the turn around time for furniture is much quicker than average, which she felt was an important feature – I agree, who has 3 months to wait anymore for furniture! About time someone found a way to bump that up.
Okay, now that I’ve told you about the great furniture, I’ll tell you about Chico. Raise your proverbial hand if you are as much a fan as me – what a charmer. The scoop? Candice says this hugely popular electrician’s real name is Arnel Garcia. Arnel. Who would have thought? Chico, a native of Manila, attended school in Germany before moving to Toronoto. Apparently he went to school on a soccer scholarship before discovering his interest in electrical work.
Paisley is back, bigtime
But he’s not the only athlete of the bunch. A little known fact about Candice is that while she was working on her B.S. Degree she was a player for Canada’s National Volleyball team. No wonder she’s got such great stamina!
Candice’s furniture is apparently just one of the lines that this insanely busy woman has orchestrated. Not only does Candice have a complimentary line of rugs, lighting and wallpapers, but linens and fabrics as well. On top of all that she’s just had a baby. Talk about a woman who’s doing it all, but this lady is doing it all and at the top of the game. Hat’s off Candice!
Circle Furniture
Danvers, MA
ww.circlefurniture.com
1 comment June 22nd, 2007
