Inspired by all the family homes, agricultural and botanical estates of our past, we gather their spirit and traditions into what we now call The Estate — a living expression of the way we have created, tended, and imagined beauty across generations. As the companion to The IME Journal, The IME 1848 Mercantile carries this legacy forward, housing the home essentials and thoughtful creations that enrich your surroundings and elevate your way of living.

Here in the IME 1848 Mercantile, we gather the tangible expressions of that world: Teas, coffees, candles, spices, homewares, and objects that bring beauty and intention into your everyday environment. Each room of the estate inspires its own collection of goods and seasonal offerings, reflecting the quiet rituals, aesthetics, and philosophies that once defined a gentler, more intentional way of life.

Yet the estate is more than a shop. Its counterpart,  The IME Journal, holds the stories, essays, and reflections that illuminate the meaning behind each room — the heritage, the values, the sensory worlds, and the inspirations that shaped this place. Together, the IME 1848 Mercantile and the IME Journal form two halves of a living narrative: One you hold in your hands, and one that moves through your heart and mind.

We invite you to wander both sides of the estate. Explore the collections that enrich your home and linger in the writings that nourish your spirit. Taken together, they offer a complete experience of fine living —
thoughtful, rooted, and beautifully re-imagined for a new era.