March 2023 … 

W.D. Pickers celebrates 30 years in business

W.D. Pickers Antique Mall turns 30 this year – that’s 30 years of beckoning travelers driving down 371 Highway in Platte City to enjoy a unique shopping experience (and a bit of rest).

The mall boasts 10,000 square feet and more than 120 dealers in its showroom, filled to the brim with pottery, china, advertising, toys, jewelry, records, books, furniture, primitives, sports memorabilia, and holiday items.

Owner Greg Wiley’s father owned the business for its first 10 years in operation; Wiley bought it in 2003.
He says that as a small business owner, there’s plenty to enjoy about working in the antiques industry.

“I like doing a bit of everything, especially working with customers. I just love antiques and working with them,” Wiley tells Discover Vintage America. “I’m super fortunate to have great vendors who have a wide variety of stuff. They keep it fresh, and it’s quality merchandise.”

W.D. Pickers also stays busy in cyberspace with its eBay store at www.ebay.com/str/wdpickersantiquemall. The antique mall is located at 16095 371 Highway in Platte City.

For more information, call the store at 816-858-3100, visit www.wdpickers.com or e-mail info@wdpickers.com.

December 2022 … 

Bob’s Powerhouse opens in Phillipsburg

For high-quality antiques as well as repairs, look no further than Bob’s Powerhouse Antiques Refinishing and Restoration, which recently opened for business in Phillipsburg.

Owner Bob Lefever will host a grand opening of the new location on Dec. 1.

Bob’s Powerhouse specializes in dental and doctor cabinets, country oak, general store items and primitives, just to name a few. Besides offering refinishing and restoration services, the business boasts more than 4,200 square feet in retail and wholesale space.
The Phillipsburg location can be found at exit 118 when taking Interstate 44 eastbound; when going westbound on I-44, take the County Road exit.

Bob’s Powerhouse Antiques Refinishing and Restoration can be found at bobs-powerhouse-antiques.business.site or call Lefever at 417-669-0379.

December 2022 … 

NOTO’s Celebration of Winter will make the season bright

No one does Christmas fun like Topeka’s NOTO Arts and Entertainment District, and its Celebration of Christmas events are back this year to add some twinkle and a bit of magic to your holiday.

Now that the tree has been lit in Veterans Park, be sure to catch a visit from Santa – he’ll be visiting the district on Dec. 3 at Round Table Book Store, Dec. 10 at Phoenix Finds NOTO, and Dec. 17 at Compass Point.

If you still have a few names to cross off your holiday shopping list, head out to NOTO’s Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17 in Redbud Park Pavilion. The market is back again this year, offering arts, crafts and gifts from local merchants. Be sure to stop by and buy a unique gift or two you won’t find anywhere else.

For more information about this and other events in the district, visit www.explorenoto.org.

December 2022 … 

Summit Country Antique Show will be back in January

The popular Summit Country Antique Show is scheduled to kick off the new year with fine antiques, primitives, and handmade items on Jan. 28 at the Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood. Check Facebook for updates.

Contact promoter Richard Brown for vendor information at hectordog1@gmail.com.