Our Story

Where Forgotten Treasures Find New Life.

Bonita Eloise began with a single teacup. A moment of reimagination turned a forgotten piece into something beautiful and full of purpose. That spark led to a deeper journey - from simple transformation to discovering vintage treasures across every corner of the 20th century.

Today, we curate and lovingly restore jewellery, glassware, homeware, and curiosities from 1900 to 2000. Each piece carries its own story and is passed on with care to someone who will treasure it all over again.

The Inspiration Behind Bonita Eloise

This story started years ago, when our founder spent weekends volunteering in charity shops, surrounded by bric-a-brac that no one else noticed. There was always something quietly beautiful in those pieces. Something worth saving. That spark never went out.

But it was reignited when her daughter, Eloise, transformed an old doll's cot into a bookcase. It was a simple act. But one that reminded her what transformation really meant. That moment became the foundation of Bonita Eloise. A space to honour the old and bring something entirely new to life.

Why We Created Bonita Eloise

In a world that values newness, we choose story. We choose character over perfection. Materials that already exist. Objects that once served a purpose and still have something to give.

Each Bonita Eloise piece is carefully selected and lovingly restored by hand. Some are gently cleaned and polished. Some are thoughtfully repurposed. Others are preserved exactly as they are, their original beauty simply revealed. Always treated with love. Every mark, every glaze variation, every sign of wear is part of its past and now part of its future.

These pieces aren't for everyone. They're not mass-produced. They're not flawless. But they are real. Personal. Thoughtful. Yours alone.

The Process and Our Commitment

We source all our treasures individually, by hand. Each one is carefully inspected, gently cleaned, and either lovingly restored or preserved in its original glory. Some pieces whisper their stories through gentle patina. Others shine with renewed lustre. All are given the time and attention they deserve.

You may see similar items across our collections, but each piece is unique. The way light catches a 1920s brooch. The particular shade of a 1950s vase. The gentle wear on a Victorian locket. They will never be exactly the same again. That's the point. No one else will own the piece you do.

Everything is done personally, including the packaging. It may take time. But it arrives with love.

Why Bonita Eloise Matters

This is more than a business. It is a quiet rebellion against waste. A celebration of what came before. And a gentle reminder that beauty doesn’t have to be perfect or new to be meaningful.

Our collections are based on what we find. When they’re gone, they’re gone. We don’t force production. We don’t follow trends. And we don’t promise stock that doesn’t exist.

When you choose Bonita Eloise, you choose to pause. To reconnect. And to carry on a story that might have otherwise been lost.

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Each piece is made with care. Each story continues with you.

  • Heirloom Collection

    Homeware that graced family tables and mantels. Plates that served Sunday dinners, frames that held precious memories, mirrors that reflected decades of daily life.

  • Reverie Collection

    Books and toys that sparked imagination. Stories that transported readers to other worlds, games that brought families together, treasures that inspired wonder.

  • Sanctuary Collection

    Vessels that once held life's essentials. Vases that displayed fresh blooms, jugs that poured morning milk, containers that organised busy households.

  • Nomad Collection

    Curious finds with tales to tell. Travel souvenirs from distant places, unusual objects that sparked conversation, pieces that wandered through time to find you.

  • Lumière Collection

    Glassware that transforms light into magic. Crystal that once held champagne at celebrations, vases that displayed garden flowers, pieces that bring sparkle to modern homes.

  • Adorn Collection

    Vintage jewellery from across the decades. Necklaces that graced elegant necks, brooches that adorned sophisticated lapels, earrings that caught the light at jazz clubs and dinner parties.