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The Mustard Seed Home Gifts and Garden in Casper Wyoming decoration and home accents store

Moving Mountains With Casper’s Mustard Seed Home, Garden & Gifts!

If you’ve strolled through downtown Casper before, chances are you’ve caught wind of the buzz surrounding Mustard Seed. A discerning eye with a passion for design has meticulously selected every item in this charming store, offering a delightful blend of home goods, apparel, and garden treasures. From captivating home accents to gourmet delights and curated collections tailored for those who aspire to turn their homes into masterpieces, Mustard Seed will have just the right touch for your unique style.

Not only does this store feature all their timeless but season-inspired pieces at all points during the year, the holidays are well-spent in this store, for it is its owner, Sharla Norvelle’s, favorite season to decorate for and pick items for display is the Christmas season.

Holiday decor accents at Casper's Mustard Seed in downtown Casper

Holiday Decor Extravaganza

Sharla shared with us that she adores the holidays in Mustard Seed. You can find all things “sparkly” and “shimmery,” just a few of her favorite “styles” that raise the bar entirely regarding home decor. She loves the spirit of the Christmas season. Adding that little “holiday flair” with matching glass reindeer, themed Christmas trees, and even a few rustic branches for the mantle are great examples of elevating the elements of your home during this time.

Sharla mentioned that she also has a few special ways to give back to her loving Casper family during the holiday season. To be up-to-date on what deals you can snag in-store, follow Mustard Seed’s Facebook and Instagram updates today, over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, and as we approach Christmas. We noticed that Sharla’s team already announced a store-wide 15% off for Black Friday, so don’t forget to take advantage of this as you’re shopping for all of your loved ones in downtown Casper.

The Mustard Seed will not participate in any downtown holiday business events… YET! Since they have moved from their original 1st Street location and are in their second year at 117 E 2nd Street, they are still working on grounding themselves there, building connections with the new foot traffic and neighbors, and building the storefront of their dreams. However, their doors will be wide open for new and recurring customers during the holidays, and they look forward to meeting more of the Casper community in the coming months and years.

Creating a Casper Community

The store’s owner shared a bit of her history and how it led to her two successful home goods stores here in downtown Casper since she started in 2017.

Sharla has always held a deep love for design, and as a natural-born creative and cosmetologist for 20 years, it was time for her to hang up her smock to focus on her passion for home design. She originally began doing a few side projects for friends and family before holding a few trunk shows out of her garage. She graduated from her home garage into her first store.

Since opening her original store and transitioning into a bigger store “a little down the way,” Sharla has felt nothing but gratitude for the supporters she has had and gained over the years.

I am blown away by all of the support from the Casper community. The support has just been amazing.

Sharla has relished the influx of new customers in her new location and witnessed the growth of her business and neighboring establishments. With enthusiasm, she shared the news of a friend opening a nearby bookstore and the neighborhood joy with the prospect of more stores and restaurants joining the community. The collaborative effort to sustain these businesses and foster community expansion is thrilling.

Being a downtown business owner has allowed Sharla to connect with other entrepreneurs. She mentioned to us that there is something incredibly unique about being a business owner from Wyoming and continuing to plant one’s roots in Wyoming when developing one’s career. She loves that Casper has a downtown community with plenty of heart and inspiration to continue to build this incredible area.

Like several businesses we’ve engaged with recently, Sharla also expressed her excitement for increased involvement. Identifying herself as a “mover and shaker,” she thrives on adapting to new trends, events, and developments. Anticipating an active role in community building, she is eager to explore opportunities for creating events as a business owner that will foster engagement here, too.

Your One-Stop-Shop for Home, Gifts and Garden

Sharla wants your experience to be just what you’d expect to find with a mustard seed: a hope that sprouts into a significant blessing! For any newbies to Mustard Seed or our seasoned visitors, you’ll experience something new and inviting when you walk in for the first time or the 100th time. The store should ultimately feel “like home,” with warmth, invitation, and embrace! 

To make that visit even more unique, Sharla wanted us to share a few “insider” secrets with all of you for visiting her store:

  1. Take each space at a time. Decorating a home can be challenging. Focus on one space, create your vision, and execute it with our in-store guides.
  2. Don’t rush the process!
  3. Don’t try to tackle too much all at once. Our spaces and interests are constantly changing, as Sharla mentioned earlier. It is essential to be mindful during this process and work with a team that makes you ready to face all your home decor wants head-on.

As for what you’ll find upon arrival? A little bit of all the things you love. The store’s owner shared that she is obsessed with throw pillows, so you will find plenty in-store to add that little extra touch to your home decor styling. You will also find pieces that may sway more rustic, artsy, eclectic, and even more clean and minimalist if that is your jive. To sum it up, Mustard Seed is great for expressing those “guilty pleasures” that come to our mind when we get on a decorating and styling spurt.

Holiday decor display in downtown Casper, Wyoming's Mustard Seed Home Gifts and Garden

Visit #MyDowntownCasper’s Mustard Seed Home, Gifts, and Garden, and let your inner designer out as you work with this incredible team. They wanted us to share as we concluded that they are incredibly grateful for your support over the last few years and look forward to welcoming you in and working with you, whether you’re a first-timer or a tenth-timer.

products offered at The Cadillac Cowgirl in downtown Casper, Wyoming, for the holiday shoppers!

Your (First) Guide to Holiday Shopping (and More) in Downtown Casper

Whether you’re just visiting or you’ve been a Wyoming resident for months or years, downtown Casper is a great place to be. The summers are filled with sunshine, coffee on the patios, and your favorite local shops selling their treasured outdoorsy items for the two-to-three-month return of warmth. You will find backpacking equipment and gear, cameras and other gadgets, toys, trinkets, and items that will remind you of our beautiful state…

As the winter blows in, we feel its shift in the air. Our local stores no longer leave the doors propped open, summer beverages turn to hot cups with cardboard sleeves to keep our hands warm and protected, and our favorite summer trinkets are replaced with coats, sweatshirts, jackets, and hats! However, the downtown Casper area does not lose its hustle and bustle. As the holiday season ramps up, stores shift their displays in favor of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, more holiday events are added to every calendar, and menu items reflect seasonal preferences in local coffee shops and restaurants.

We want your holiday shopping and leisure time to be worthwhile, and if you’re looking for a great place to start, you will find that shopping downtown will be the best decision you could’ve made!

Start Early: November Holiday Shopping

We met with the owner of The Cadillac Cowgirl, Calley Hobza, in downtown Casper to get a deep dive into what the holiday season looks like for her store

Calley the owner of the Cadillac Cowgirl in dowtown Casper Wyoming

In case you have never seen or visited The Cadillac Cowgirl, this adorable boutique, fit for women of all styles and trends, is in the heart of downtown Casper. Not only will you find premium brands, such as Daze Denim and BED|STÜ, but you will also find other great items for your holiday shopping list, such as candles, stocking stuffers, perfumes, and handmade jewelry (their turquoise selection is exquisite!).

Calley shared with us that The Cadillac Cowgirl is not only holding their special deals for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, AND Cyber Monday, but she is also hosting a sale for Pink (Black) Friday.

What Is Pink (Black) Friday?

Pink Friday, a unique holiday that mimics the spirit of Black Friday, is designed solely for boutique owners. Because many small business owners may get “skipped over” by consumers headed to their favorite large-corporation stores on Black Friday, the small stores don’t get as many sales. They may face more detrimental effects from the economic boom throughout the holiday season.

When Is Pink (Black) Friday?

Pink Friday will occur exactly one week before Black Friday, so be sure to head over to The Cadillac Cowgirl for its special sale on November 17, 2023, and stock up on all of your favorite fashionable womenswear, shoes, bags, and other gifts that you’ll need for your family or White Elephant with your coworkers.

Hat bar at The Cadillac Cowgirl in downtown Casper Wyoming

Not only will you be able to stock up on your favorite gifts and goodies from The Cadillac Cowgirl on Pink Friday, but the store will also be hosting its own Hat Bar. At the Hat Bar, you will be able to customize your own Trucker Hat completely, and those will start around $50, depending on your personalization preferences and design. The Cadillac Cowgirl will also be offering permanent jewelry on this day, so if you’re looking for a fun excursion for your local downtown shopping day, this would be a great way to create a long-lasting memory for yourself or someone you know.

December Holiday Shopping and Events

Local Fashion Show and Business Expo

The Downtown Business Association of Casper, Wyoming, is hosting a local fashion show and business expo on December 3, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel. Our business owner from above, Calley, will have items from The Cadillac Cowgirl there, especially with her best-sellers placed front and center for the holiday shoppers.

Calley shared that she works with vendors that best serve her customers. She mentioned that many of her returning customers are fond of the jeans she sells in-store, stating that they simply “just fit” regardless of one’s body shape, size, or concerns.

Downtown Casper Chocolate Walk

Besides our standard holiday parade in downtown Casper, there will also be a local chocolate walk on the first Thursday of December (December 7, 2023). You can purchase your chocolate “passport” with various downtown businesses listed. Each business you visit, including our spotlight store, The Cadillac Cowgirl, will have a chocolate you can get for free or purchase while taking advantage of the time you spend in our beautiful Casper hub preparing for the holidays.

Shop Local at The Cadillac Cowgirl

In our chat with Calley, we learned much more about her store, herself, and her connection with the downtown Casper Community.

Calley mentioned that as a born-and-raised Wyoming native, she has always been passionate about connecting with other Wyomingites. As she started her journey in the workforce here, she was able to get her license as a cosmetologist doing hair but felt as though she wasn’t fulfilled with her work.

Her answer? Prayer.

Calley was blessed with The Cadillac Cowgirl with three weeks’ notice, and business began to boom from there!

Downtown Casper Creates Connections in the Community

Calley’s journey with her store has allowed her to create new friendships, acquaintances, and even smiles for the new and returning customers who visit her regularly. She aspires to be a store owner where every client feels accepted and welcome when they walk into the store and where they will be more than pleased to discover that there is truly something for every individual.

The owner told us that she loves seeing the faces of those that get excited when her storefront displays are updated for the holiday season and that interactions with these customers are what keep her motivated to continue growing and expanding in not only her goals as a boutique owner but also in her contribution to the Casper area.

The Future of The Cadillac Cowgirl

As for the future of this beautiful boutique, Calley has various ideas for where and what her storefront can create for her and her beloved community members. She hopes to create another Cadillac Cowgirl somewhere else in Wyoming (recommendations, anyone?). Not only this, she said that creating a Cadillac Cowboy (or another men’s-focused store) would be an excellent opportunity for her.

Calley contributed her success thus far through her connections with locals and businesses and leveraging her social media accounts to draw interest and intrigue from a “cold” audience. She loves creating content in her favorite styled outfits, and you can find more of The Cadillac Cowgirl on Facebook and Instagram.

Are You Ready for Your Holiday Shopping Experience?

As the cool temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, we want to remind you that there are so many businesses and local owners in the downtown Casper area that are ready to greet you this holiday season, such as our lovely friend, Calley, at The Cadillac Cowgirl!

Whether you’re searching for a fun, family-friendly outing or an afternoon “getaway” to mark Christmas shopping off your agenda, #MyDowntownCasper is the place to go!