Notus Garage and Mercantile

Weekly Update (April 23-26)

We are open this week Wednesday-Friday from 10:30am-5:30pm and 10am-3pm on Saturday.

Have you been in recently to see all the new stuff? What's new you ask? I'm glad you asked! Let me give you a rundown: Candles, Bath Bombs, Signs, Flags, Plush, Suncatcher, Wax Melts, Seasons of Hope Assorted Wax Melts, Posters, Cuticle Oil, Atomic Fireballs, Moon Pies, Fun Dips, Cracker Jacks, Candy Cigarettes, Towels, Aprons, Decor, Scrubs, Creams, Gift Certificates & Freshies! Did I miss anything?

Let's talk about Freshies for a minute. If you haven't seen our incredible line of Car Freshies, you're missing out. Here's a new twist though...Customizable Freshies! What? Yes! Come see!

We overstocked our Mini Bath Bomb Easter Eggs! While we still have them, get a Free Mini Bath Bomb Easter Egg with every $15 purchase! We've also marked them down to a mere 50 CENTS EACH!

This week you're going to find FUDGE (we're stocking it all the time now) & M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies!

While you're out & about enjoying this beautiful weather, stop by the shop & say Hi, take a look around at the new stuff & buy yourself a treat!

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.

A Look Ahead

With so many new products, what could we possibly be working on next? Next on the list is an update to our mini Bath Bombs. We're also working on customized souvenirs. There's always something in the works!

Do you realize Mother's Day is May 11th? That's only 2 1/2 weeks away! Yes, we will have Fresh Flowers for Mother's Day Weekend!

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 Spring & Summer 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-Tuesday
Wednesday: 10:30-5:30
Thursday: 10:30-5:30
Friday: 10:30-5:30
Saturday: 10-3

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.