The Whimsy Mercantile

08/31/2026

Time to show off the work of one of my favorite people, Peter Roark. You may find some of his work familiar because he was the artist on display at Hopshire for the month of August. You can find his framed photography prints, wood prints, and metal prints at the Whimsy. I love his flower photos. Wouldn't it be lovely to have their bright pop of color in a gallery wall or have a bunch of flower prints all over the house to bring joy throughout those colder, darker months? Many of his photos are of local landmarks, which is a nice touch for gift giving as well.

08/27/2026

Since SoulCollage is coming up this Saturday, I wanted to share the collage cards that I've made in Terry's past classes to give you an idea of what we'll be making. They are precious treasures to me that I now have hanging up in my home, reminding me of good times with friends. Come join us and make your own on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. It's free and very relaxing. Here is the class description:

Join Terry Pitzel, our trained facilitator, in the Whimsy for some SoulCollage®. What is SoulCollage®? It's a process of connecting to your inner wisdom and creativity. Out of it is born a beautiful deck of self-made collaged cards. Absolutely no artistic skill is necessary. Most supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring scissors, a glue stick, and any printed images that might fuel your creative spark.

08/27/2026

Clay and Cloth Studio dropped off some new items this past weekend. Isn't this fruit bowl fantastic?!

08/24/2026

Here's this week's schedule. On Saturday, join Terry Pitzel, our trained facilitator, in the Whimsy for some SoulCollage® from 11 am to 1 pm. What is SoulCollage®? It's a process of connecting to your inner wisdom and creativity. Out of it is born a beautiful deck of self-made collaged cards. Absolutely no artistic skill is necessary. Most supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring scissors, a glue stick, and any printed images that might fuel your creative spark. This class is free!

We're also still having our $5 summer clothing sale. There's still time to get a deal.

08/22/2026

We've got beautiful macrame plant holders, mug rugs, rope lights, curtain tiebacks, and wreaths from Kay's Krafts. What a nice gift for your plant friends.

08/22/2026

Okay, I strongly feel that everyone needs one of these memo boards, made by Dandy-Lion. They make great gifts or are perfect for those needing some more organization in their lives (aka, most of us).

08/21/2026

Just a reminder, we have a $5 summer clothing sale this weekend. Come visit us and get some deals before we bring in the Fall clothing collection.

08/21/2026

To my former Whimsy deck creators...this might be a great opportunity to show off what you created.

🔮 **CALL FOR ARTISTS: TAROT THEMED GROUP SHOW** 🔮

Forged from Ashe Studios is seeking artists for an upcoming **Tarot-themed group exhibition** to be displayed at the Cortland Corset Building DIY Gallery space.

We’re looking for artwork inspired by the imagery, symbolism, archetypes, and mystery of the Tarot. Your work can directly interpret a specific card or explore the larger themes surrounding Tarot—intuition, transformation, fate, cycles, shadow, magic, spirituality, the unknown, and everything in between.

All styles and mediums skill levels are welcome, including:
Painting • Drawing • Illustration • Photography • Mixed Media • Mosaic • Fiber • Sculpture • Collage • Printmaking • Assemblage • and more.

Your piece does **not** have to look like a traditional Tarot card. We want to see your interpretation.

✨ Emerging and established artists are welcome.
✨ Original artwork only.
✨ Work should arrive ready to display/install.

Exhibition:
Location: Corset Building DIY Gallery, Cortland, NY
Show Dates: October 2nd -November 2nd, 2026
Opening Reception: October 2nd, 2026 5-8pm
Submission Deadline: 9/25/26

**To submit:**
Email [email protected]

Artists may submit up to 5 pieces for consideration.

🔮 **Pull a card. Make some art. Show us what you see.**

Please share this call with artists who might be a good fit!

08/17/2026

Here's the schedule for this week. Please note, we will be closed this Tuesday but we'll be back on the weekend with a $5 summer clothing sale. Saturday is also book club. There's still time to catch up on reading.