FAQs
Products, Our Store, Our Town
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Inquiries regarding prospective vendors, bulk orders, or wholesale accounts,
please email wholesale@laurelmercantile.com
For questions regarding customer orders, please visit our Returns and Exchanges page.
Endorsements & Appearances
Speaking engagement and endorsement inquiries regarding Erin & Ben or Laurel Mercantile Co. should see our Contact page for more information.
Common Questions
Are Erin and Mallorie sisters?
Mallorie and Erin are not sisters, but they were roommates and best friends at Ole Miss. Mallorie is married to Erin’s first cousin, Jim, which explains why she has Erin’s maiden name.
Is Ben really that tall or is Erin that short?
Ben really is that tall, he’s 6’6″!
What is "Scotsman"?
Ben is very proud of his Scottish ancestry, so when his furniture building hobby turned into a business, he named it Scotsman Co.
What year/model is the blue truck?
The truck in the yard is a 1953 Chevy 3/4 Ton Longbed, and Ben’s truck is a 1962 Chevy C-10. Sorry, neither are for sale!
How are the owners of LMCo. connected?
Erin and Ben fell in love in college and have been attached at the hip ever since. Erin and Mallorie were roommates at Ole Miss, and Erin introduced her to her cousin, Jim and soon they were married. Erin and Josh were high school friends, then Ben and Josh were roommates at Ole Miss, and after graduation Josh and Emily met and married and she was brought into the fold. They all renovated lofts in downtown Laurel and were next door neighbors, so it’s like college never really ended. They all owned and operated national and international businesses in downtown Laurel, and soon bought and renovated historic homes in the neighboring historic district. They have the same passions for historic preservation, small town living, Americana, and eclectic, traditional home design, so it was a natural decision as best friends and family to open the Laurel Mercantile Co. together.