Meet the Faces Behind Star T Mercantile:

We are a mother-daughter team with a passion for bringing unique, high-quality finds to our amazing customers.

Melissa Tarpley (Mom) is the heart of our brick-and-mortar locations. You'll find her keeping things running smoothly at Generations of Wichita and Paramount Antique Market, where she loves connecting with customers in person.

Taylor Marie Ritthaler (Daughter) is the face behind our online community. I handle our social media, customer service, ordering, custom designs, and all the fun new products you see released each week.

One thing many people don't realize is that Star T isn't our only job. We both work full-time careers outside of our small business while pouring countless evenings, weekends, and late nights into making Star T what it is today.We're also lucky enough to have the best support systems at home. We're both married to hardworking blue-collar men who cheer us on every step of the way. My dad is a lineman whose often away restoring power and keeping communities running, and my husband is a Heavy Tow Operator who works long hours helping people on some of their worst days.
Our family is the reason behind everything we do. I'm a proud mom to two incredible kiddos—Gracelynn Kay, who is equal parts sass and sweetness, and Rykker James Scott, our sports-loving little guy who's always on the go. They remind us every day why we continue chasing this dream.
Star T Mercantile has always been about more than selling products—it's about building relationships, creating items you'll love, and treating every customer like family.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our dream, shopping small, sharing our posts, and choosing us. Every order, comment, like, and recommendation means more than you'll ever know.
We truly couldn't do this without each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of the Star T family.