Puppy Love

Our family welcomed a new member last weekend: a 12 week old pug puppy named Nacho. He's already won us over and I couldn't resist sharing a photo. We're doing great so far, but if you have any pug or puppy tips I'm all ears!

Also, if you're a fellow dog lover, take a look at this adorable vintage scottie dog salt + pepper set:

Have a great day.

Images: Estate Eclectic (1-2)

Hello, Deer

Just listed:

Extra Large Vintage Brass Deer

Quite the statement piece, I love the grand scale, impressive antlers, 

intricate details, and the glow of the polished brass.

--Image: Estate Eclectic

Blue and White Ginger Jars

New in the shop: three vintage Chinese blue & white lidded ginger jars. Each features a beautiful floral rice motif with the Chinese symbol for happiness on both the front, back, and lid. They are being sold separately as each is unique with subtle variations in size and detail.

Originally used to store spices, Chinese ginger jars became popular as decorative elements when exported to the West during the 19th century. They look phenomenal just about anywhere:

And work wonderfully as vases too:

Enjoy a little extra blue & white love:

More is more, no? 

: : :

Have a beautiful day.

Images: Estate Eclectic (1), House Beautiful (2), Anna Spiro (3), Source Unknown (4, 8), Lonny (5), Mary McDonald (6), Oscar de la Renta (7).

Faux Bamboo Bar Cart

Our new vintage brass faux bamboo bar cart is a party on wheels--a perfect spot to store your favorite barware and serve your favorite cocktails. Unfortunately this piece does not disassemble so shipping is not possible, but if you're in the Boston area it's available for pick-up.

CHEERS!

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), Everything Fabulous (2), Lonny (3, 4, 6), Source Unknown (5)

English Roll Arm Sofas

Today I thought I'd break from the usual and share a recent furniture find. I have always loved the look of an English roll arm sofa and last week I was thrilled to come across an identical pair of in need of a good home. Their owner had just sold her house and needed to move them fast, so I got them for a song. Here's one of them:

This set was made by Hickory Chair which is a great source if you're looking for an English roll arm sofa. They're incredibly comfortable, and I love their tight backs and low arms, the wood + brass casters along the front, and all the nailhead detail. They should last for a good long time and I'll be dreaming up upholstery options for a while. Some inspiration...

Pink a la Ann Mashburn:

(As in the second shot, my set will face each other in front of the fireplace.)

Gray a la Ashley Putnam:

Yellow a la Jenna Lyons:

Wedgewood blue a la Sofia Coppola:

I love the idea of going with a stripe too... time will tell!

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), Atlanta Homes Magazine (2-3), Lonny (4), Domino (5-6), Apartment Therapy (7-8)

Merry-Go-Round

Our new vintage enamel carousel box brings back memories of summer carnivals 

and the joys of a ride on the merry-go-round...

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), Pinterest (2,4,5), Oh Happy Day (3), 

Summer Seafood

- vintage metal seafood sign -

HUNGRY YET?

Whether it's a clam bake, a crab boil, or steaming red Maine lobsters, 

here's to enjoying lots of fresh seafood this summer!

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), via Coco Kelley (2), delish (3), maraboulovlies tumblr (4), Saveur (5), Julia Usher (6)