... it's small.
... it's quaint.
... it's CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY!
We hope you'll come for a visit!
We think you'll like it!
See details in postcards below!
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Monday, October 8, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Hey, have you heard!?
We are still working on the logistics but, if you'd like to know more
head on over to the VIP Community tab at the top!
We'd love to have you join us!
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Can you believe it?
Yep... 25 years!
The Whistle Stop is 25 years old this July!
Oh my, I'm getting OLD!
Monday, May 28, 2018
Shopkeeper & Friends Outdoor Market...
Hello...
I said last year would be our last
Shopkeeper & Friends Market...
why? well... we're getting older & it's
a lot of work for us old folks! ha!
well, never say never!
Here it is again!
why? ... because you love it!
... and we love you!
JUNE 9TH 10:00 - 3:00
Vendors will be set up on the lawn
around the shop bringing their best
in vintage and made goods!
And yes... there will be cake!
... and tacos!
The "SToP" will be filled with old, new & made goods
along with a few new Rescued Furniture Pieces!
Mark your calendars, grab your junk huntin' buddies
and come see us at the "SToP"
June 9th 10:00 - 3:00!
FREE ADMISSION!
WHOO HOO!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO NOT BLOCK
OUR NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAYS!
THERE IS PARKING ON 206TH ST. /
MAIN ST. / AND NEAR THE PARK.
The bike path can not be parked on!
See ya all soon!
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Remember the "SToP" is only open for monthly events!
Next up!
Let's Eat Cake... Celebrating 25 years!
July 14th 10:00 - 5:00
Dessert Bar - Old Fashioned Party Games - Prizes - Discounts
a look down memory lane in pictures !
It's going to be fun!!!
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
we're letting you in on a little secret...
... just a little something we've been working on!
Beginning May 4th!
(fingers crossed it all comes together!)
(fingers crossed it all comes together!)
Starting small but, there will be more to come!
www.wsmercantile.com
The first Friday of each month a curated collection
of old, new & handmade goods will post to our
new on-line pop up shop! So if you can't make it to our
monthly markets or your neck of the woods is far away
you'll have a chance to bring a little of
The Whistle Stop's style to your home!
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Monday, March 12, 2018
MARCH...
... and time march's on!
April will be here before we know!
And that means JUNKSTOCK!
April 6-7-8 Waterloo NE
And that means SWEET SPRING PICKINS' !
April 19-20-21
The Whistle Stop
And that means LET'S MAKE A DEAL!
April 28
The Whistle Stop and the Shoppes of
Olde Towne Elkhorn Ladies Day Out
Sunday, January 28, 2018
... 2018 plans
Hello.
We hope the New Year is treating you well!
2018
the why... the when... and the how.
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- THE WHY-
- THE WHY-
As I evaluated this past year and soul searched what
I wanted 2018 to look like for The Whistle Stop I came
up with a list of the things I love to do and things
I “not so much” love to do! Truth be told after 24 years
I’m a little burnt out… and it shows!
What I know is… I’m a planner (and also a procrastinator!)
I like to hunt for vintage goods and find the one
special piece that sparks a theme to create creative
displays for the shop! Curating a shop full of
wonderful vintage & handmade goods with a
sprinkle of market wares mixed in so that our
customers will find inspiration when they visit
is the end goal! And hopefully find something
they can’t leave with out! So, I guess the real end
goal is that we get customers in the door and
that they leave a few of their hard earned pennies
behind (on something they absolutley love!) so that we
can remain in business!
they can’t leave with out! So, I guess the real end
goal is that we get customers in the door and
that they leave a few of their hard earned pennies
behind (on something they absolutley love!) so that we
can remain in business!
Times have changed… where we used to be one
of handful of vintage, handmade shops in the
area one can now find a pop up vintage market
just about any weekend, in any near by town.
I used to say… “send a postcard and they will come!”
And come you did! — and lined up down the block!
Online sales and discount home decor stores make it
hard for ma and pa shops to compete. Many (not all!) of our
long time (note, I didn’t say old!) loyal customers are at
stages of their lives where they are down sizing
and not collecting more things!
Shoppers now have so many choices where to
spend their time and their pennies!
Bottom line— it’s getting tough to own a
brick and mortar. So, what’s an older, burnt out
ma and pa to do?
-THE HOW-
Carry on!… some way, some how!
(my new motto... and a post for another day!)
-THE HOW-
Carry on!… some way, some how!
(my new motto... and a post for another day!)
Because it’s our 25th year and it’s
no time to quit!
We just need to change it up, put the fun back in!
In order to slow down the pace, have more
time to hunt, rescue and make
we have chosen to go back
to events only!
to events only!
Our 2018 calendar is now on paper!
We want you to know we appreciate each and
everyone of you who continue to love the
“SToP” and support this little dream of ours
called— The Whistle Stop.
-THE WHEN-
the first half of the year
the first half of the year
STOP IN FEBRUARY 8-9-10
AND PICK UP OUR SCHEDULE!
Sunday, January 21, 2018
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