The Mercantile Apothecary

09/01/2026

Did you know .. we also have an active Etsy shop! We ship anywhere in the US and Canada, from Etsy AND our website.

You can get big savings on shipping from the website, but we like to share the love we get from reviews sometimes. Ask any retailer … reviews are life.

https://mercantileapothecary.etsy.com

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In this reviewers order:
Teas: Cortisol Calm, VitaliTea, InflammaCare
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08/28/2026

Even the smallest drop can create ripples far beyond where it first lands. We don’t have to do something enormous to make a difference. Small acts of kindness, service, and encouragement can spread through a community in ways we may never even see. It's never too late to follow your dreams and start making a difference in the lives of others 💚

It's such an incredible honor for me to recognized by the IMPACT Learning Center. I hope you will all check out the many wonderful programs they have to offer!

Next in our **Women Who IMPACT Spotlight**, we are proud to recognize **Leanne Holcomb, owner and operator of The Mercantile Apothecary in Stevenson**. 💜

As a clinical herbalist, Leanne combines her knowledge of traditional herbal practices with a passion for education, community, and helping others feel empowered. Through her apothecary, classes, and community events, she works to make herbal knowledge practical, approachable, and accessible.

Leanne is also deeply committed to creating a welcoming space where people feel seen, supported, and encouraged. One of her greatest passions is inspiring women and girls to trust their abilities, pursue their goals, and recognize the difference they can make in their own communities.

Please join us in celebrating **Leanne Holcomb** and the meaningful IMPACT she continues to make through education, encouragement, and service.

**Leading today. IMPACTing tomorrow.**

08/26/2026

One of our gorgeous Practical Magic in the Park giveaway items is on it's way from Fruend Meyer & Co! If you've ever been in the apothecary, you've likely seen one their beautiful feather pens or inkwells.

Founded in 1945 by German immigrant Harold Mayer, Freund-Mayer began introducing fine European stationery and writing accessories to the American market. In the 1950s, through enduring partnerships with Italian artisans in Florence, they became the first company to bring sealing wax and wax seal stamps to the modern American gift trade.

We just adore their products and we know you will too! One lucky winner will take this stunning set home the night of our event on October 24. If you've seen the first movie (which we are showing that night), you might remember Sally Owens writing her infamous letter to Gillian and sealing it with wax.

This Authentic Florentine Note Card set comes straight from Italy, and is paired with a Wax Seal Stamp and matching Sealing Wax.

How to enter for this and our other giveaways? Share our event (pinned on our FB page), follow us, tag your friends, comment in the event discussion section (each tag and comment counts as an entry!). Random drawing, you must be present to win. Good luck!

08/22/2026

Big news! 🎉The Renaissance Faire is moving to STEVENSON. More room, more vendors, more entertainment, more food, more everything you love about this amazing event, and The Mercantile Apothecary will be there! 🥰

08/21/2026

Locals, if you need to get caught up on all the stories before our big event at Steele Park on October 24, here's your chance! ✨

🔮 Time to brush up on your magic! ✨ The Practical Magic books have finally arrived—just in time to get you ready for Practical Magic in the Park! 🌙📚

08/19/2026

NEW AT THE APOTHECARY: Cathy’s Caramels!🤎

Y’all. These are dangerously good.

Handcrafted in Tennessee, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about them. They’re so buttery, rich, soft and tender, without being so chewy they threaten to take a filling with them! I tried ONE BITE and said oh yeah, I need these in my store asap.

The flavors I have (so far):

• Traditional
• Sea Salt
• Sea Salt Roasted Pecan (personal favorite)
• Chocolate
• Bourbon
• Bourbon Chocolate

Every single one is utterly delicious, and yes, I consider trying them all part of my professional responsibilities.

$5 per pack, and we have FREE SAMPLES in the store so you can taste them for yourself! Fair warning though, the free sample is probably going to cost you $5 😂

08/19/2026

🍁 Last Year's Favorite is Back! 🍁

If you remember Maple Walnut Pancakes, you already know. If you don’t ... prepare yourself!

Warm maple syrup, toasted walnuts, and that cozy fresh-off-the-griddle pancake scent that makes the whole room smell like somebody’s grandmother has been cooking breakfast.

It's officially back for the season! 🥞

Our candles are hand-poured using a coconut apricot wax blend, a cleaner burning alternative to traditional paraffin wax. Plant-based, burns beautifully and slowly, and produces very little soot when properly trimmed and burned. No need to fill your cozy fall house with a side order of black smoke.

And this is just the beginning!

The “BER” months are coming, and we’ll be adding more seasonal fall and holiday candles as we move through September, October, November, and December. 🍂🎄

Come grab last year’s favorite while we have it!