I know many of our readers live all over the world, each with your own unique celebrations throughout the year. One of the things I love about Canada is our Thanksgiving. For those of you who may not know, it’s always the second Monday in October. It’s not tied...
Dearest Gentle Readers, It appears the talk of the town once again is none other than Netflix’s Bridgerton. Season after season, we are captivated by the fashion, the romance, and the unparalleled opulence. The lavish detail of the scenes and sets never fails to enchant. In particular, the table arrangements...
London Living Since I was introduced to you all just last month, my journey relocating to London, England, has been quite the adventure. My primary task upon arrival was to find a “flat” to call home. My mom came along for the first two weeks, and while we made it...
Echo's was founded over 40 years ago. My mother, Joan Howell, opened the store, and I have followed in her footsteps (or, have tried) the whole way. At 87 years young, she still stops by. If you happen to be one of the lucky ones to see her when...
Valentine's Day = Love It’s wonderful that in 2024, we’ve finally embraced Love is Love. From the bonds shared by couples and families, to the enduring connections with friends. And especially, the love, acceptance, and honor we show to ourselves and the things we care about. At Echo's Discontinued China,...
If I were to choose my favorite word for 2023, it would undoubtedly be "gratitude." Sometimes we have to dig deep to find it, but it’s there. Amid life's struggles, we look toward the little things to be thankful for, the things that give us peace and happiness. As...
Embrace the Fall Vibes with Vintage Pottery Casserole Baking Dishes Fall is officially in full swing, and to me, that also means casserole season has arrived. Get out your sweaters, mix up a hot toddy, light the fire, and let’s dig into some delicious baked dishes. There's something undeniably magical about...
Beat the Post Trip Blues— Creating a Summer Holiday at Home I've just returned from an absolutely incredible trip to the picturesque island of Paros, Greece. But let me tell you, as I boarded my flight back home, those all-too-familiar "going home from holidays blues" began to creep in. I'm...
Over the last 40+ years, we have made many changes at Echo’s. We've always joked that we are an adoption agency for china. Our main purpose: finding new homes for items that have been previously loved. We have hundreds of letters, both emailed and hand-written, from people all over the...
I can’t believe it’s time for our annual sale once again! Last year, at the height of the pandemic, we had no idea how our sale would go. Would anyone open our email, let alone buy these beautiful treasures? Since entertaining these last 18+ months was primarily reserved for immediate...
