Notus Garage and Mercantile

Weekly Update (Feb 27-Mar 1)

We will be open this week Thursday-Saturday from 11am-5pm. Be sure to stop in and take advantage of our Winter Sale, Free Gift with Purchase and get a jump on Spring Merch!

WAIT! Did someone say FREE GIFT?? You bet I did! We have made the decision to extend our Valentine's Day Giveaway through the end of February! This is the last weekend to get a free gift with any purchase of $25 or more! Gifts are a wide range of Bath & Body products, Candles, Wax Melts & other great surprises!

We are hard at work making the transition to Spring and looking forward to longer days, warmer weather and no more snow! When you're out and about enjoying the sunshine, remember to stop in and visit the shop.

The moment everyone is waiting for...treats. What is Kim up to this week? It seems like a good week for some Homemade Banana Bread! (Contact Kim directly if you want to preorder a loaf or two. $5 & $8 loaves available. With or without Pecans or Chocolate Chips.)

A Look Ahead

We have so many fun projects in the works for Spring! New Bath & Body Products, New Scents, New Melts, New Bath Bombs, New This, New That - keep your eyes peeled! Spoiler: Cuticle Oil is coming SOON!!!!

Watch for extended hours beginning very soon!

Plan ahead for treats. Next week you'll find Kim's Cinnamon Rolls. These almost always sell out so if you'd like to pre-order them, please do so to make sure you get yours. $5 for a tray of 4 with or without Raisins and/or Pecans. Contact us directly or take your chances in the shop. (These CAN be frozen!) The week after that keep your eyes open for St Patrick's Day Goodies! Brownies, Cookies and more!

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 Fall with her amazing decor and she's been hard at work cranking out more Kitchen Scrubbies! 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 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
Closed: Sunday-Wednesday
Thursday: 11-5
Friday: 11-5
Saturday: 11-5

Cash, Card, Venmo or PayPal Accepted

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