07/14/2026
Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of having Jennifer and Wimsies as my neighbor here in downtown Crawfordsville. Day after day, I'd walk past her shop and admire the incredible care, creativity, and hard work she poured into it. It was never just about the beautiful antiques she thoughtfully displayed it was about the love she invested in restoring and bringing new life to that building.
One of the things I'll miss most are the little moments that most people never got to see. We'd pop into each other's shops just to check in, share a laugh, vent about the day, or end the evening sitting on the bench outside for a quick chat before heading home. Those simple moments are some of my favorite memories, and they're a reminder that small businesses aren't just STOREFRONTS they're built on relationships and community.
Somehow, we always joked that we were the stepchildren of Main Street never quite the favorites, but we sure made the best of it together. Looking back, I wouldn't trade those laughs, conversations, and shared experiences for anything.
As a fellow small business owner, I know how much heart, monetary sacrifice, and determination it takes to build something special. Jennifer, you've done exactly that, and our little corner of downtown is better because of you.
Thank you for being such a wonderful neighbor, friend, and part of my everyday life. Please know that if you ever need anything, I'm only a phone call away and would be more than happy to help however I can. ❤️
Looking forward to Whimsie 2.0!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
Over the years, Whimsie has had many challenges to overcome. The latest move from three buildings to one has been "overwhelming" to say the least. But, such is life... you gotta to roll with the punches.
Over the past 3 months, while working toward reopening, I have come to the realization that the amount of stuff in these buildings is weighing me down both mentally and physically.
As a result, I have decided to focus on clearing out all of the antiques that were collected by the previous owners. I am also selling both buildings, and looking for a place to rent downtown for Whimsie 2.0.
I am looking forward to seeing my customers at the upcoming weekend sales. Please follow along and share the posted announcements. Your continued support means everything, and if all works out, Whimsie will come back bigger and better ❤️