Our NEWS feed below was started in November 2024... 28 years into our store's journey. We try to post often. We stack the new stuff at the top of the page. But, please note...this page doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of our long, magical history.

Events highlighted in turquoise are events exclusively at our shop. All other events are neighborhood events we participate in with our fellow Brooksiders. To learn more about our store's neighborhood you can click here.

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WE STAND FOR... EQUALITY • EQUITY • FREEDOM • DIGNITY... EVERY DAY!

That day The New York Times Wordle was all about STUFF!

Yes, we waited to post this...because we aren't those people...ruining your daily Wordle with bragging rights is not cool!

Sloane figured it out fair and square. Casey had a few text messages with...what shall we call them? "Obvious hints!" So she clearly had help. But, oh how good it felt for both STUFF Sisters!

How many attempts did it take you to land on your favorite store? (teehee)

NEWS: May 28, 2026:

We choose to work with artists, creators, and makers who share our commitment to sustainability. These talented individuals use eco-friendly materials, repurpose what already exists, and craft in small batches to reduce waste. Their work reflects a deep respect for the environment — and for the people who live in it.

At A STORE NAMED STUFF, every piece on our shelves tells a story — not just of creativity, but of care. As The STUFF Sisters, our mission has always been to connect people through art, beauty, and community. That connection extends to the planet we all share.

By curating collections from makers who prioritize renewable resources, mindful production, and lasting quality, we help ensure that beauty doesn’t come at the expense of the earth. Together, we’re proving that creativity and sustainability can thrive side by side — and that the things we love most can also help sustain the world we live in.

NEWS: May 8, 2026:

NEWS: May 5, 2026:

Celebrate Mother’s Day, Graduation & Spring Celebrations in Style
Spring is in full bloom, and so are the celebrations that make this season shine. From honoring mothers, graduates, new beginnings, or to simply embracing the joy of warmer days, A STORE NAMED STUFF is marking the moment with something truly special.

A Gift That Shines as Bright as the Season
From May 6 through May 17, customers who spend $65 or more will receive a stunning pair of waterproof gold earrings featuring large freshwater pearls and clear crystals — a $48 value, gifted free. Designed by one of our artists, these earrings capture the perfect balance of elegance and everyday wearability.

Each pair is crafted to last, with waterproof gold that resists tarnish and maintains its glow through every celebration. The luminous pearl and sparkling crystal accents make them a timeless addition to any jewelry collection — whether dressing up for a ceremony or celebration, brunch with family, or a well-deserved spring getaway.

Thoughtfully Designed
As with everything at A STORE NAMED STUFF, this gift reflects our commitment to supporting artists and makers. Our earrings were designed with care, creativity, and craftsmanship — a small piece of wearable art that celebrates individuality and beauty.

Event Dates: May 6–17 (while supplies last)
Gift: Waterproof gold earrings with freshwater pearl and clear crystals ($48 value)
How to Qualify: Spend $65 or more in-store or online (Qualifying webstore purchase will automatically include your free earrings.)

Celebrate the season of love, growth, and new beginnings with art, beauty, and a touch of bling — only at A STORE NAMED STUFF.

We - The STUFF Sisters - believe in science! We know the health of every living thing on this planet, the future of medical advancement, and our environment is dependent on our collective ability to learn enough to innovate and advance science to the benefit of all!

So, of course, we enjoyed an evening of Big Ideas at Stowers Institute with friends, family, and a bunch of brilliant minds sharing discovery and insight. Wow! Just wow!

As Kansas City natives, we continue to seek out the knowledge, information, experiences, community, and engagements available to us right here in our hometown.

The global impact Kansas Citians make each and every day is remarkable. We are KC Proud!

NEWS: April 12, 2026:

NEWS: March 31, 2026:

April is all about gratitude at our shop! To show how much your support means to our small, sister-owned business, we created Appreciation April... a full month dedicated to giving back to YOU, our amazing customers.

We thank our lucky stars every day and we want to celebrate the people who make our success possible. And, since our careers are dedicated to finding the best artist, maker, and creator "stuff" the world has to offer... what better way to say "thank you" than by gifting you some of our favorite finds?

Throughout this month, you can enjoy exclusive free gifts designed to show our genuine appreciation for your continued support.

Our goal is simple: to give back in meaningful ways that make you smile.

NEWS: March 11, 2026:

We were raised by strong women.

One great-grandmother, our grandmothers, and our mother - along with the greater community of women they surrounded themselves with - gave us front row seats to the true power of women. Our mother repeatedly played Helen Reddy's "I am Woman" as our family anthem. As children, we really liked the second line of the song, "hear me roar". Imagine that.

We were raised in a culture of women being seen and heard, to recognizing their unique contributions to the world. We stood witness to greatness every day. They all modeled how to "take up space". How to be unapologetically authentic. Some were quieter than others, and some were visibly bolder; each had a deep impact on us.

Our great-grandmother was a leader on a large family-owned farm. She was hands-on every day, side-by-side with the men. Our grandmother on our father's side did the same on the farm she built with our grandfather, but she also ran her own small businesses by creating handmade goods and by rising through the ranks to a become a national sales leader for Tupperware. Our grandmother on our mother's side had a professional career in law offices that lead to her being front and center in the Missouri State Governor's office.

Our mother started early in the civil rights and women's right movements. Those efforts led to her co-creating a women-owned consulting firm of which she later became sole owner. That company went on to represent clients all over the United States. She was admired far and wide for her fierce, tireless, and passionate professionalism. She took on seemingly impossible projects that others wouldn't touch and racked up success after success. She was admired and often recognized for her leadership. She did all of this while raising three daughters to be strong, resilient, principled, and hard-working.

They were mighty. Lillian Simmons, Virginia Simmons, Gladys Price, and Cathryn Simmons. Together, they endowed us with the skills to surround ourselves with amazing women. We are abundantly fortunate. We can still hear them all both whisper and roar at us.

We live in a challenging, devastating, beautiful, glorious world. We believe women are at the very heart of creating a future we can all thrive in. Women have always been powerful agents of change, transforming what success looks like. As the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8th, let us all thank the women that came before us, recommit to standing beside the women that are doing the hard work today, and be ready to mentor the next generation of women leaders and changemakers.

We are women, hear us roar!

Casey & Sloane - The STUFF Sisters

NEWS: February 13, 2026:

The STUFF Sisters Love Letter:

LOVE

Love is powerful.

Love is healing.

Love is kind.

Love is patient.

Love is for EVERYONE!

We were raised in a family where everyone was included on Valentine's Day. Our father always showed up with flowers and treats for his three daughters. Our mother always gave us artistic and creative gifts at dinner. Even the dogs and cats got extra treats.

When we had our own children, we all gathered together for heart-shaped pizzas at Minsky's, a pizza joint a handful of blocks from our childhood home. We all brought small gifts for each other. Tokens, really. We loved every minute of these family gatherings.

We miss them. We miss our children who live on opposite coasts now. We miss our parents, both lost to cancer. We miss the dinners, the laughter, the hugs, and the overflowing love.

We have always channeled our family's traditions into our small business. Creating new ways to celebrate with our team and our customers. These shared customs are deeply rooted in our own life experiences... get togethers that gave us boundless joy and connection throughout our lives.

The world can weigh heavy on our hearts at times. We, too, have challenging days. We try very hard to listen and hold space for our visitors. You honor us with your stories - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We are humbled by your honesty, your vulnerability, and your generosity. In return, you have helped us when the days were long or hard. It is this exchange of humanity that inspires us every day.

Today is a good day to spread love like confetti. So is tomorrow. And, the day after that...

Valentine's Day is just a grand reminder that sharing gestures, gifts, and acts of love is always a good idea. These seemingly simple actions can lift someone up more than you will ever really know. It's the little stuff, after all.

We will continue to find ways to carry on our family's belief that this quirky holiday - dedicated to love - is for ALL. We will remember that love is very powerful and it has no limits.

We wish you abundant love and connection this Valentine's Day...

... and every day that follows.

Casey & Sloane

The STUFF Sisters

NEWS: February 5, 2026:

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NEWS: Posted May 1, 2025:

The Brookside Art Annual is right in front of our store location. Since our store is dedicated to artists, makers, and creators...this one of our favorite neighborhood events each year.

You don't want to miss the 2025 Brookside Art Annual! The 39th Anniversary show starts Friday, May 2nd at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 4th at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts and is ranked amongst the best in the nation each year.

Located in an eclectic neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, the historic Brookside Shops are just minutes from downtown, the Plaza, and the metro suburbs. Although we have a variety of activities, our focus at the show is ART! The show brings top artists from around the country and consistently ranks in the top twenty-five shows according to Art Source.

2025 Show Hours:

• Fri, May 2nd, 5pm-9pm
• Sat, May 3rd, 10am-9pm
• Sun, May 4th, 11am-5pm

NEWS: Posted April 28, 2025:

The STUFF Sisters Support Women in Kansas City

The STUFF Sisters, once again, were proud sponsors of the Women's Employment Network luncheon. A STORE NAMED STUFF proudly commissioned Amy Meya, a local ceramic artist, to create over 90 original ceramic centerpieces. The vases are sold at the luncheon to directly benefit WEN. This collaboration raises over $7,500 for women in Kansas City. This purpose driven non-profit organization changes women’s lives and their futures for the better every day!

NEWS: Posted March 31, 2025:

Each year we dedicate the month of April to spoiling our loyal customers! Every day we give free stuff to our shoppers! Each week the gifts grow in value!

Yes, you can shop every day and/or every week. The only limit is one gift per day (with a qualifying purchase).

The gifts are automatically included when you shop at our Store Location and/or in our Webstore!

Happy Appreciation April!

Let the gifting begin!

NEWS: Posted March 24, 2025:

The STUFF Sisters Spotted in NYC

For Christmas Sloane gave Casey a weekend trip to New York City to see Luna Luna, an art exhibit at The Shed Museum. Weather postponed the trip to March, but it did not dampen any excitement they both felt for being in a city they love.

They didn't stop with Luna Luna. They stuffed the trip with culturally diverse food, self-created walking tours, a show on Broadway, seeing Casey's daughter, shopping at small shops (of course), and even more food. We promise to share some more detailed stories from the trip in the coming months.

In the meantime, check out Luna Luna here. If you have a chance to see this show, go! It got a 5 star rating from The STUFF Sisters.

NEWS: Posted March 23, 2025:

The STUFF Sisters Confirmed as NPR Nerds

Sloane and Casey recently had the honor of attending a intimate luncheon with NPR's very own Steve Inskeep. Kansas City's NPR Station KCUR 89.3 hosted the event. The sisters enjoyed hearing insights shared by Mr. Inskeep, followed by a lively Q&A session. After lunch, they had an opportunity to swap a couple stories about travelling by train with the NPR journalist. Mr. Inskeep then headed to Union Station to catch a train to St. Louis.

NEWS: Posted March 22, 2025:

Superwoman Saves The Planet

Super-recycler-woman strikes again! Look at her superhuman strength! STUFF sister, Sloane, delivered bags of Styrofoam to a specialty recycler this week. Yes, we recycle all the packing materials that shippers use to send us stuff. It is all part of our One Earth commitment. Hip-hip-horray for Mother Earth!

NEWS: Posted February 5, 2025:

To Our STUFF Family...

So, here we all are, over a full month into a new year. A year that promises to be a rollercoaster ride.

First, let's speak of the elephant in the room. The political elephant. Like you, we are feeling and witnessing the chaos in our country and beyond. It is disruptive and we are all dealing with a lot of unknowns. This environment can cause anxiety and extreme emotions internally and externally for many of us. Nervous systems are in overdrive and it is terrible for health and well-being.

Our store's history is proof that being small can also mean mighty. We chose to center our small business around small, but thoughtful actions. We have been consistent and unwavering in our commitment to our community and the world. Our core values and mission remain the same. We represent diverse and colorful artists, makers, and creators. We welcome our customers into a creative, joyful, and inspiring experience. Our store is a space for all people, ideas, and artistic expression. We source the best "stuff" made in thoughtful, meaningful, and caring ways.

We have always been fully engaged in our beloved community through outreach and giving back to others using our time, talent, resources. We will continue.

We emphatically believe that human rights are not political. We believe in equality, equity, freedom, and dignity. As part of our "STUFF Family", you have already seen this artwork many times. We have published it countless times over the many, many years we have been in business. The battle for these rights did not begin today. You can be assured it will not end today. The fight will continue until true freedom is realized... for ALL.

We - The STUFF Sisters - will continue to stay the course. As always, we will do our absolute best to weather the storms, whatever they may be. We lead with love. We offer safe spaces. We strive to create joy. We promise that these - along with our guiding principles - will never change.

We hope you will choose to shop at our store and support our small business when you can. We also hope you will seek out other businesses - big and small - that share your vision for the world you want to live in.

As small as all of these choices may seem, they are mighty.

Casey & Sloane
The STUFF Sisters

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NEWS: Posted December 5, 2024

 A STORE NAMED STUFF believes is doing everything we can to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. We reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle everything we possibly can.

A STORE NAMED STUFF believes is doing everything we can to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. We reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle everything we possibly can. We source post-consumer recycled boxes, gift wrapping materials, and supplies.

That includes thoughtfully disposing of any INCOMING shipping materials that cannot be re-used at the shop. We have recycling bins behind the store and across the street for many recyclable items. Batteries, Styrofoam and plastic bags, just to name a few, have to be delivered to specialty recyclers.

Like Styrofoam: Sloane loads it all into her hatchback and personally delivers load-after-load to specialty recycler in Kansas City, Kansas.

Like plastic wrap and bags: The plastic bags - many types - are currently being donated to the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City. Their teams are doing a recycling challenge with NexTrex to create a bench made from 1,000+ POUNDS of plastic bags. Teamwork makes the dream work!

When you shop online at A STORE NAMED STUFF this flyer (below) will be in your box.

We have ONE EARTH, that is why we go the extra mile to reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle every day.

NEWS: Posted November 29, 2024

Old World Christmas has created original ornaments since 1979 using age-old techniques. Each figurative glass ornament produced is hand crafted using the same techniques that originated in the 1800's. Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds designed exclusively for Old World Christmas. Then a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. Once cooled, the ornaments are hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve their finished beauty.

Old World Christmas is recognized as a leader in design, with the most extensive blown-glass ornament collection in the industry.

We are proud to have an impressive collection of these beautiful, hand-crafted, playful, memorable ornaments in our store today. We began the year with over 1,800 ornaments available at our store and in our webstore. Every year, limited edition designs sellout quickly.

NEWS: Posted November 29, 2024

Small Business Saturday started as a campaign launched by American Express in 2010, to help small businesses gain exposure and to inspire consumers to shop within their own communities during the holiday season. The following year, the credit card company offered small business owners free personalized ads to spread across the web. A movement had started.

In 2011, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution to support Small Business Saturday, and the Small Business Administration has co-sponsored the event since 2015.

Today, most Americans know what Small Business Saturday is and, of those who participate, nearly all recognize how important the holiday is to their communities.

Studies prove that small businesses reinvest a significant portion of their revenue in their communities, creating jobs and stimulating economic activity. Small businesses often offer distinctive, locally-sourced, and handcrafted products and services. In addition, small businesses are known for their exceptional customer service.

Small Business Saturday is celebrated annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In 2024, it will be on November 30.

We hope you will join the movement and shop at small businesses, not just on Small Business Saturday, but all season, both in-person and online.

NEWS: Posted November 27, 2024

Our annual Thanksgiving letter...

NEWS: Posted November 18, 2024

Casey - one of #thestuffsisters - created a video the morning after we set-up our breathtaking Holiday Wonderland this year. You can watch it here: Holiday Wonderland 2024 Video Tour!

NEWS: Posted November 18, 2024

We joyfully donated a bunch of stuff to @amethystplace here in Kansas City a couple weeks ago. Sloane - one of #thestuffsisters - loves to head out-and-about in her "donation wagon".

Amethyst Place is the product of community leaders banding together in 1989 to help single mothers and their children overcome damaging generational cycles of substance use. Due to lack of safe housing after treatment, these women had no choice but to return to the same communities where their substance use began, threatening their recovery and the stability of their families. Founded in May 2000 by task force members, Amethyst Place has filled this gap for over 24 years and has been home to over 384 families, including 742 children.

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Their noble cause is to inspire transformational healing and empower generations of women and children to achieve recovery, reunification, and resilience. Through a long-term supportive housing program at 28th and Troost, the help over 150 women and children overcome the interconnected cycles of poverty, trauma, and substance use to achieve multi-generational impact.

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NEWS: Posted November 5, 2024

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