It has been a year since we closed our doors at Eclectic Eye because of a global pandemic. It has been 10 months since we re-opened. What have we learned? How are we changed? When the pandemic reality started to take shape, I was overwhelmed, desperate and confused. Every trauma trigger was active. I felt […]
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It’s been four weeks since my last blog post about leading in the unknowns. I am writing from the built-in desk in my bedroom. Mike created it for me out of an old, freakishly small, 5-panel door, discarded from a room when we renovated our upstairs in 2015. Surrounding me are various pictures that showcase […]
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In summer 2002, this is what Eclectic Eye looked like. A skeleton of sorts, waiting for the dream to be fulfilled. On March 18th, 1992, Mike and I eloped at the courthouse. Today is our 28th wedding anniversary. We have built an extraordinary life. I am grateful. I walked into Eclectic Eye yesterday feeling compelled […]
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When it comes to spending, Robbie Johnson Weinberg of Eclectic Eye in Midtown Memphis is focused on keeping it local. “Over the years, we’ve learned to be very intentional about our vendors,” said Johnson Weinberg, co-owner of Eclectic Eye. “Can you buy it locally, within a budget that you can live with, and understand its greater impact? That’s […]
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I am completely in love with my early American frame from RetroSpecs & Co. circa 1925. It is the perfect addition to my collection. This vintage eyewear piece is exceptionally rare. It’s called the Octagon Filigree Saddle and was most likely made by jewelers commissioned by a wealthy and well known family. Families like the […]
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Over the last seven years, I have worked hard to reframe my perspective on the way I manage myself and others. As a small business owner, I have often said that it feels like I am on an island. There is no Board of Directors, CEO, CFO or COO to collaborate with on various details […]
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Eyewear is the first thing people notice on you. Typically, you don’t wear the same shirt every day, so why wear the same frame? At Eclectic Eye, helping you build a functional and fun eyewear wardrobe is our specialty. Many of our customers have been carefully curating their own eyewear wardrobe for years. My eyewear […]
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I love our outdoor space at Eclectic Eye. The explosion of color, the vibrancy of flora and fauna, and the enthusiasm of our walls remind us of the details our little corner continues to inspire. Plus, it allows us to showcase Midtown murals and lovely art. The South Side I also enjoy that on the […]
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I love to shop locally. Getting to know the various shopkeepers at some of my favorite stores is a worthy pursuit. I truly enjoy understanding their buying inspirations and what’s important to them. At Eclectic Eye, our purpose is simple. We strive to strengthen our community by passionately building our team and our business. When […]
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