Blue Willow

- vintage set of 12 blue willow plates - 

I could never tire of Blue Willow, the classic blue and white pattern originally designed by Thomas Minton circa 1790. The beautiful chinoiserie scene includes an Asian landscape with pagodas, love birds, and a bold geometric rim. Equally perfect in a formal or casual setting, it works well mixed with other white or colored china--and looks great hung on the wall too! 

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), via Michael Penney Style (2), via Habitually Chic (3), House Beautiful (4), Pinterest (5,6), Beach Bungalow 8 (7)

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays!

More blog posts to come next week. In the meantime, all shop purchases will ship on December 27th.

--Image: via

Flamingo Fancy

Aren't these new tall vintage brass flamingo crane birds stunning? I've never seen another pair like them. At 17" high, they're incredibly statuesque and would look so chic on a mantle or console table. They have such an elegant form and the polished brass reflects light beautifully.

The popular pink bird looks amazing inside the home:

And in the wild: 

Happy Flamingo Friday.

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), Lonny (2), Kirsten Krason (3), Absolutely Beautiful Things (4), Pinterest (5,7), Southern Living (6).

The Allure of Velvet

- vintage footstool reupholstered in coral pink velvet - 

Velvet: it's soft, rich, luxe, warm. It has a timeless appeal and can be especially welcome in cooler climates. It works equally well on large and small scale furniture, and it comes in all shades of the rainbow....

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), Elle Decor (2,4) House Beautiful (3,8) Pinterest (5, 6), Nick Olsen via Domino (7)

White Octagonal Table Lamp

Isn't this a great image? I love the red + black klismos chairs, the vase full of white lillies, 

the antiqued mirrored walls, and that vintage white octagonal ceramic table lamp.

We have an identical lamp new in the shop and it's in fabulous condition:

Happy Weekend!

--Images: via Shelter (1), Estate Eclectic (2)

Stirrup Cups + The Fox Hunt

This rare vintage brass stirrup cup is so unique. Fabulous to look at and fun to use,

 the intricate dog head doubles as a base and it has a heavy, quality feel in your hand. 

Stirrup cups are traditionally offered to riders before a classic English fox hunt. 

They're often filled with port or sherry as part of a special toast to begin the festivities.   

While on the topic of old English traditions, have you seen Downton Abbey? 

I just finished season one and can't recommend it enough. It is so, so good. 

The second season of the British period drama premieres on January 8th!

--Estate Eclectic (1), Pinterest (2-4), AP via MSNBC (5), PBS (6)

Clear Glass Orbs

Clear vintage glass orbs are tough to find and make unique gifts. Quite heavy, they work 

perfectly as paperweights on a desk but also look great on a coffee table or side table 

(the bubbles suspended from within reflect the light beautifully!).

--Images: Estate Eclectic (1), Lonny (2), Little Green Notebook (3), Emily A. Clark (4), Elle Decor (5)