Ellie (left) and Olga Tailor now operate two shops in Carytown. Photos by Michael Thompson.
A consignment shop has come full circle for its second Carytown location.
Eclectic Stuff last month reopened at 3506 W. Cary St. in the Martin’s-anchored shopping center, nearly two years after it vacated the 2,500-square-foot space in favor of a similarly sized store at 3218 W. Cary St.
Mother-and-daughter owners Olga and Ellie Tailor, who originally launched the business in Lakeside in 2011, will continue to operate both Carytown storefronts.
“We have so many consignors, we needed a bigger space,” Ellie Tailor said. “(The landlords) were glad to have us back.”
Eclectic Stuff takes half of sale proceeds and keeps consigned items no more than 60 days.
Eclectic Stuff sells home and garden decorations, furniture, lamps, mirrors and jewelry on consignment. Consignors split the sale of their items 50-50 with Eclectic Stuff.
One of the most expensive things the shop has sold was an $800 gold floral light fixture.
Tailor said a second store was needed to accommodate Eclectic Stuff’s growing inventory, which is fueled by what she said is a rising popularity in consigning rather than donating home goods.
“It’s a way for (people) to get rid of things and then buy other people’s consignments,” she said. “The ability to make some money off your old items is really desirable.”
The demand for consignment has given rise to other new ventures from Short Pump to downtown. Last year, Alice McQueen Consignment opened in West Broad Village, and Leftover Luxuries opened in Scott’s Addition. Rosewood Clothing Co. opened downtown earlier this year.
Tailor wouldn’t discuss the financials of Eclectic Stuff’s expansion or its sales.
“Items go out as quickly as they come in,” she said. “Everyone loves something random, and that’s what we have.”
Ellie (left) and Olga Tailor now operate two shops in Carytown. Photos by Michael Thompson.
A consignment shop has come full circle for its second Carytown location.
Eclectic Stuff last month reopened at 3506 W. Cary St. in the Martin’s-anchored shopping center, nearly two years after it vacated the 2,500-square-foot space in favor of a similarly sized store at 3218 W. Cary St.
Mother-and-daughter owners Olga and Ellie Tailor, who originally launched the business in Lakeside in 2011, will continue to operate both Carytown storefronts.
“We have so many consignors, we needed a bigger space,” Ellie Tailor said. “(The landlords) were glad to have us back.”
Eclectic Stuff takes half of sale proceeds and keeps consigned items no more than 60 days.
Eclectic Stuff sells home and garden decorations, furniture, lamps, mirrors and jewelry on consignment. Consignors split the sale of their items 50-50 with Eclectic Stuff.
One of the most expensive things the shop has sold was an $800 gold floral light fixture.
Tailor said a second store was needed to accommodate Eclectic Stuff’s growing inventory, which is fueled by what she said is a rising popularity in consigning rather than donating home goods.
“It’s a way for (people) to get rid of things and then buy other people’s consignments,” she said. “The ability to make some money off your old items is really desirable.”
The demand for consignment has given rise to other new ventures from Short Pump to downtown. Last year, Alice McQueen Consignment opened in West Broad Village, and Leftover Luxuries opened in Scott’s Addition. Rosewood Clothing Co. opened downtown earlier this year.
Tailor wouldn’t discuss the financials of Eclectic Stuff’s expansion or its sales.
“Items go out as quickly as they come in,” she said. “Everyone loves something random, and that’s what we have.”
Consignment is a great way to go. I own Elephants and Giraffes Children’s Boutique and Consignment at the corner of E Ridge and Three Chopt. I started it 5 years ago with $1200 my kids clothes and the love and support of my kids customers and friends. We are always looking for new shoppers so come check us out.