Essentials: a thing that is absolutely necessary
Eclectic: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
West Milton’s newest downtown shop, Eclectic Essentials, rings true to the Oxford dictionary definitions. This small business, which was once located in Dayton’s Oregon District, has recently moved to town. The shop owners Colin and Bambi Mues from Germantown have decided to relocate the store for a slower pace of life. They couldn’t have picked a better location than 25 South Miami St.
Walking into the store is a feast for the eyes. A fish tank settled by furniture, jewelry among art, and a variety of large signs cover the walls. There is an array of lighting options, furniture including chairs, tables, benches, and artist created wood-epoxy. An interesting mix of plants, vintage tees, handmade items, soaps, candles, and art can be found in every nook and cranny of the four room building. This business location, which is much larger than their former location, offers a variety of antiques and oddities that will interest anyone. This larger space has allowed for an interesting collection of curated items. Beer signs juxtaposed next to old clocks, yard art with bookshelves, and street signs will keep your eyes moving through the store.
Bambi manages the plant options which include pothos, spider plants, orchids, air plants, and potato plants. The greenery can be found in assorted vessels including pots, cups, and bowls to suit your style needs.
Colin says they cater to everyone and hope to have a piece that brings joy and happiness in your life. Being a small business, they also support other small and local businesses as well as international artists from as far as Bali and Africa. Often, they buy quantities of items outright to immediately help artists which allows them to have multiple items available to showcase.
They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. If the sign is out, they are open and would love for you to come in and visit. I certainly enjoyed my visit and left with some vintage jewelry and a candle that smells divine!
