All you need is love… Whether you fall into the serious smooshfest or what a load of codswallop camp at least Valentine’s Day promotes something wonderful in life – LOVE – and next to health, we here at eclectica reckon it’s the MOST important thing there is. The history of V-Day Read more…
Question: ‘How do you get Vicki excited at a Trade Fair?’ Answer: ‘Take her to the Amber stall!’ Here are a few reasons why she just couldn’t resist an eclectica re-stock at this year’s Spring Fair… As some of you lovely eclecticats may be aware, I have a a serious Read more…
I know this month can be rather meh for many, largely because of Valentine’s Day (also called St. Valentine’s Day) …words usually followed by a bit of an ughhh flavoured sigh from me! Although I am generally partial to all things heart shaped…go figure! The origins of this day are all a bit vague, but I think Read more…
It’s that time of year when the Autumn/Winter sale is in full swing, and we’ve picked out our favourites. Let’s kick-off with Vicki’s. Vicki absolutely loved loads of this seasons’ Desigual, so its no surprise that it features prominently in her picks… 1.Desigual Heart Print Backpack Sexy square leather effect Read more…
Okay before we kick off this blog post, we need to fully disclose that yep we do have items in our wardrobes that are ‘one-offs’ bought solely because they stopped us in our tracks and made us go WOW, and nope we don’t get huge amounts of wear from them, Read more…
Our Spring/Summer clothing collections will be landing towards the end of this month/early March, but if you simply can’t wait to soak up some of the Summer vibes here’s a little teaser of what awaits…. Mousqueton: This fabulous French brand produce some top quality basics, with great little details. Desigual: A firm Read more…
Well that was novel – not only did we escape Ludlow we were in the company of lots..lots and lots of other humans! Bit of a shock to the old system after 20 plus months of relative hibernation and a small social circle! Yesterday we visited the Spring Fair, held Read more…
January equals cold – NOT my favourite time of year, winter: However, month one of 2022 is over! Where did it go? I don’t know about you but time seems to be messed up since COVID – last January didn’t happen in the shop at all so am more confuzzled than Read more…
AND Blink!!! This time five years ago Jodie & I were feeling a combination of huge excitement, anticipation and nervousness. We roped in besties to help paint & decorate, build changing rooms & counters and lend us furniture to fit out our new shop. We had stock which we loved Read more…
Like me you probably loved Eclectica as soon as you set foot inside this grade 2 listed building- what a find!! The vibrant splash of colours, the beautifully displayed and gorgeously unique clothes, jewellery, lifestyle products and accessories, Vicki and Jodie’s consummate, helpful, yet never intrusive advice – it is Read more…