Thursday, November 1, 2018

Christmas in the Country


... 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!






Monday, October 8, 2018

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Fall & Holiday Schedule is here!



HERE IT IS! 
THE SCHEDULE FOR THE
REMAINDER OF 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!

Saturday, July 14th 10-5



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!
_____________________________________________________________________


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!)
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


Come join us for April's Monthly Market! 
We'll be adding lots of new, vintage, old, farmhouse, made and found goods!!! Hoping the Spring weather will finally arrive! If not... come anyway and get inspired with new things for your home and garden... for today's country living!


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. 
***

- 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!

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!)
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! 
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


STOP IN FEBRUARY 8-9-10  
AND PICK UP OUR SCHEDULE! 



Sunday, January 21, 2018

plans in the works...


Coming soon... details of what
2018 will look like for 
The Whistle Stop!