Eclectic Essentials

This store is a gem. Really cool selection of merchandise. You need to stop in often as they are always getting new things in. They have unique items you won’t find in a mall. Love their handcrafted jewelery, purdrd and their selection of vintage items. They have some great bar carts. Very funky ambiance.

Old stuff, new stuff, art and artsy. This is a cute little shop in the Oregon District of Dayton. The owner (I assume) gave me a great big hello as I walked in. Always a nice touch.
It’s not a big store, so I was only in there for a few minutes. It’s a cool eclectic mix of home décor, gifts, jewelry, antiques, re-​purposed items etc. Their prices seemed fair for the items I looked at.
I didn’t see anything I had to have this time, but I’d definitely stop back again.

This wonderful shop in the Oregon District is the perfect place for a gift – either for a loved one or yourself. I purchased several items here that are gifts, and was pleased with the unique selection, price ranges (very fairly priced on the whole), and the dynamite customer service. Eclectic Essentials is now one of my favorite stops on 5^th if I’m looking for… just about anything, really, or simply feel like browsing. The shop owner is amazing and patient, and actually wants his customers to look at all of their goodies, even if you are merely curious about it before it’s so beautiful. It’s an extremely comfortable place to shop, which I value tremendously, and is a local, home-​grown business (yay!) to boot.
I have bought two pairs of awesome earrings here, made of glass beads and copper wires, as well as the coolest framed print ever – it’s of the first plane to cross the English Channel, and the actual plane is right here in Dayton at the Air Force Museum! I gave it to my partner for his birthday, and it was definitely a smash hit. I also appreciated that the owner was willing to hold onto the print until I could sneak it into my house, understanding the challenge of «hiding» a gift from someone you live with. I couldn’t be happier with the product or the service.
In short, this shop is amazing, and a MUST if you’re 5^th Street. If you’re not on 5^th Street, fire up the GPS and get there!