Holiday Mercantile

Thank you for supporting the Holiday Mercantile!


Shopping at the Volland Store – a tradition revived!

Texas Longhorn in a snowy field, speckled white and brown coat, large horns pointed outwards.
In the spirit of Kratzer Bros. Mercantile, friends from near and far gathered, visited and shopped. Here
is what they said:

Sherry Hensley Thanks to you all for the fun event. It was wonderful to be able to shop locally for a variety of unique items. An added bonus was visiting with old friends and making new ones. Thanks!


Valeri Crenshaw It was a great event–can’t wait until the next one!


Rita Andersen Had the most wonderful time at the Volland store this afternoon, all the artists are so talented…. thank you so much for bringing the store back to life….


Rob McKnight The true holiday spirit of Kansas. Thank you for bringing it back.


Phyllis McCoy Oh my GOSH!!! Just how LUCKY were the people who went to Volland to see the way it’s set up right now!!! I’d be walking around with my mouth open!! GREAT JOB!!!


Nellie Christine Crenshaw Simply beautiful. almost like a mirage juxtaposing earlier times with current moment. Looking forward to visiting the store in just over a week.


Volland Store Holiday Mercantile


Rural | Urban


Brick building with large windows, decorated for the holidays; wreaths and lights are visible.
View through a storefront window of a shop decorated for the holidays. Christmas trees and shoppers are visible.
Man and woman pose indoors. Man wears a hat and jacket; woman smiles. Christmas tree in the background.
People gathered around a decorated Christmas tree in a brightly lit room with a display of food.
Woman in a patterned sweater holds a beaded item, smiling in a gallery with artwork and brick walls.
Two women smiling, posing by a decorated Christmas tree in a gallery, brick wall visible.
Wrapped gifts and rolls of wrapping paper in various patterns and colors on a shelf by a window.
Two women at a craft fair display. Red brick wall background. One woman holding items, the other handling a scarf.
Storefront with brick facade, gray trim, large windows with wreaths, and illuminated displays.
Table setting: woven red/navy runner, stacked plates, wooden bowl with shawl, brick wall backdrop.
Woman with dark hair and man in cowboy hat pose, smiling in gallery.
Inside an art gallery, people browse art near a Christmas tree. Wood floors, brick walls, and quilts.