Notus Garage and Mercantile

Weekly Update (Oct 23-25)

We are open Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm and would love for you to pop in and see what's new! Do you need after hours assistance? Just text us at (208) 965-3821 and we are happy to make arrangements!

Fall has Falled and we are embracing it!! Did you notice the Pumpkins & Corn Stalks out front? We're so excited to have them this year! In the shop you're going to find all sorts of Fall Decor, trinkets, treasures and more! Kim's Fall Wax Melts & Pumpkin Candles are nothing short of amazing. (Can we just stop & drool for a moment over the Pumpkin Pecan Waffle Melts & the Caramel Apple Candle????) Buy for a friend, buy for yourself. And while you're here, be sure to check out our Clearance Corner to snag some great deals! (Think Christmas presents!)

Another really great new addition to the shop? Idaho Souvenirs at affordable prices! We've added Idaho T-shirts, Mugs, Hats, Dish Towels & Souvenir Railroad Spikes. More items will be coming before Christms, but shop early for best selection!

This week you're going to find FUDGE in the shop! We're starting out with: Traditional, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Chocolate Pecan & Pumpkin Spice. (When they're gone for the week, they're gone.)

As our way of saying THANK YOU we're doing a really fun giveaway in the shop. Come in and enter to win a special gift from us: pumpkins, corn stalks, a pumpkin candle & a whole bunch of other Fall & Halloween things! (No purchase necessary, no age limit, one entry per person) We'll announce the winner at the end of the day on October 30th. Our small business is so very grateful for every single one of you and we appreciate your continued support more than you realize right now.

Pumpkins/Corn Stalks

We have local, direct from the farm Pumpkins & Corn Stalks that are ready to go home with you! These pumpkins can be carved, cooked, painted, decorated...use them to enhance the beautiful season that Fall is! Pumpkins are only $5 and Corn Stalks come in two different size bunches for either $5 or $10.

A Look Ahead

It seems like we never rest around here and there's always something in the works! Right now, Kim is working on Fizzing Bath Soak, Carpet Freshener and a lot of super fun products for winter ("Santa's Beard" products, Candles, Lotions, Decor and so much more). Come in often because the shop is literally changing from one week to the next.

Giving Corner

The Notus Community Historical Society is asking for help and we're happy to jump in. After saved the original Fire Station in Notus and occupying it for over 16 years as a private, non-profit museum they're losing their location. The city has determined it would be better utilized as a maintenance building. The Museum is trying to find a new location and, wherever they end up, it's going to take money. I'm certain, as are they, that they'll find a new & better location, but they're also facing storage costs. Any amount you can give would be most helpful. Please take a look at the flyer to the right to read the whole story. When you come into the Garage, you'll see a plastic collection tub on the counter where we are collecting donations for them. (Every single penny in that tub will go directly to the museum - we're keeping nothing.) In addition, we have some beautiful photo cards showcasing some of Notus that we're are donating all the proceeds from those sales to the Museum.

On a more personal note, our own family is dealing with an unexpected and devastating event. Kim has been diagnosed with several different incurable, autoimmune diseases. On top of that (and in the same week she got her diagnoses) Vance was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and Stage 4 Metastatic Squamous Cell Sarcoma in both lungs. For the time being, we've canceled all our events and have shortened the shop hours. Huge shoutout to Randy for holding the fort down at the shop most of the time and covering during Kim's absences. A dear friend set up a crowdfunding page to help with the mounting medical & "life" bills. If you feel inclined, please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers and if you're able, we'd welcome anything you could give that would help pay the bills during this tough time. Thanks friends. Hug your loved ones a little tighter. Help here

Who are we?

Kim is the "mix master" behind all of our Kandles & Wax Melts, the brain and designer of Butterfly Kisses Lotion, creator of ultra moisturizing Bath & Body Products, the mad scientist behind our Men's line, primary purchasing for all the new merchandise, the web master and about a million other things all at once.

Renee has shifted her focus to Christmas with her amazing decor and she's been hard at work cranking out more Kitchen Scrubbies & Trivets! Did you know she has well over 50 years experience in floral, balloons, decor and every other creative endeavor you can imagine?

Randy is the man behind our amazing and popular Car Freshies, the room sprays, air fresheners and the collectibles. He's procured some awesome garage memorabilia including from when his parents operated the garage. His various beer, Pepsi, Coke classics and selection of collectibles are unique and desirable.

Vance is a man of many ideas and he loves to see those come to life. His disabilities & Cancer greatly limit what he can physically do, but on those "good days", you'll find him puttering around the shop or see him waving to passing cars on the highway. Sometimes he's out there with a sign and wild clothing to get your attention. If you see him, wave back & honk to show support of local businesses in Notus, Idaho.

Video Tour and History

What is The Notus Garage?

The Historic Notus Garage has been in Kim's family since her grandparents bought it in 1938. Originally a Wescott Oil Station, it would convert to a Conoco Station in the 40's. Kim's Grandpa, Lewis, was the only full-time, full-service mechanic in Notus (there were 7 Gas Stations at one point) & her Grandma, Helen, pumped gas and established what we'd call a "convenience store" today. Lewis passed in 1964, but you'll still find some of his treasures and keepsakes in the shop. Helen would continue to pump gas into the late 1970's/early 1980's (until gas was over $1 a gallon - the pumps didn't go above a dollar) to her loyal and much-loved customers. Over the years it has never been without a family run business of some kind in it, whether that be a retail store, a warehouse, production or a wholesale business. Kim is the third generation of Taylor's (with help from the 4th generation) to operate a business out of the Garage.

The Notus Garage is our primary brick and mortar location. We have joined cooperatively to help grow Notus' non-traditional businesses. This closed agreement will help to ensure quality products, including holiday decor, art, floral, balloons, and collectibles not limited to antiques.

Just to put this out there, (it's a question we get several times a week) we do NOT take in other consignment items.

Weekly Hours

Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-6
Saturday 11-6
Sunday - Wednesday: CLOSED
After hours text (only): 208-965-3821

Cash, Card, Venmo or PayPal Accepted

Located at 342 Elgin (Highway 20-26 & Notus Rd) in downtown Notus, Idaho. We're right across from the giant grain silos and museum.