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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August 20, 2021, 2:15 p.m. – While we did relax our mask requirements for a time as our community saw increased vaccination rates, we have since decided to again require all customers and patients to wear a mask while in the store. We have made this decision based on the newest directive from the Shelby County […]
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Eclectic Eye will host its 18th Annual Sale starting Monday, February 17. The sale will continue until Saturday, February 22, with discounts of 10 to 75 percent off a wide range of eyewear. Eyelights subscribers will receive an additional 10% off lenses, as well as a free gift for attending. Discounted frames include eyewear from […]
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Midtown Memphis is a special place, with a diversity of people and a robust mix of interesting philosophies. At Eclectic Eye, we have our own ethos that keeps us true to our purpose for the greater good. We aren’t the only local business that follows a guideline or purpose so closely. Our next-door neighbor, Cooper Street Yoga, […]
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I love being an optician in Memphis and especially at Eclectic Eye! Our exquisite inventory, the highly skilled staff, and most importantly, our fabulous patients all make every day a treasure. I started my optical career at Eclectic Eye in 2010. It feels like a beautiful whirlwind that my life has brought me back to […]
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At Eclectic Eye, we live up to our name. We carry a wide variety of eclectic eyewear from classically inspired MOSCOT to design-it-yourself Wissing. Some people are drawn to more eccentric brands. Others are a bit scared of bold eyewear, as they aren’t sure how to incorporate it into their wardrobe, so we teamed up […]
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Memphis is a city known for its food, specifically BBQ, but the food scene is evolving very quickly to feature more diverse options. Memphis is home to all sorts of innovative restaurants exhibiting a fusion of cuisines that mirror the wonderful diversity of our city. One of my favorite spots to eat, Raw Girls, is […]
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At Eclectic Eye, we take the education of our staff very seriously. That is why we encourage all of our Eyewear Architects to become licensed opticians. Not only does this help them better serve our customers, but also it allows them to grow professionally and hone their craft. This post discusses what it takes to […]
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Eclectic Eye is excited to announce we will be hosting a pop-up shop during October Trolley Night! Stop by Stock & Belle October 25 between 6 and 9 p.m. to shop exclusive Eclectic Eye frames from brands like KREWE, Garrett Leight, Jacques Marie Mage and more! We will be bringing an array of frames from various […]
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