Owner
About Us
Wendi
Meet Wendi Mink, who purchased Vintage Cottage from former owner Bert Garris in 2021. After rebranding in 2022 to Minkology, the shop now features more home goods and decor, children's items, jewelry, and local vendors.
Start date: August 2020
Favorite product: Tyler Candles
Favorite thing about the shop: All the things to do...
Favorite Homeland Creamery flavor: Banana Pudding
Bristol
Minkologist
Meet Bristol Marine, the newest member of the Minkology team! Bristol is excited to learn the ropes here at the shop while also connecting with the local community.
Start date: September 2025
Favorite product: eNewton
Favorite thing about the shop: The loving, supportive local community
Favorite Homeland Creamery flavor: Butter Pecan
Ginny
Minkologist
Meet Ginny, our most experienced Minkologist! Whether helping you find items in the store or recommending gifts, Ginny is always there to greet you with a smile as you walk through the door.
Start date: May 2023
Favorite product: Mr. Bird birdseed
Favorite thing about the shop: It changes all the time!
Favorite Homeland Creamery flavor: Cookies & Cream
Erich
Minkologist
Meet Erich, Wendi's son and part-time Minkologist. Joining us on weekends and for special events, Erich enjoys the opportunity to connect with the Asheboro community.
Start date: January 2021
Favorite product: Mr. Bird's "Flaming Hot Feast"
Favorite thing about the shop: Decorating and staging merchandise
Favorite Homeland Creamery flavor: Lemon Crunch
Lori
Minkologist
Meet Lori, one of our newest Minkologists! A longtime customer at Minkology, Lori is excited to join the team of Minkologists who help make the shop such a special place.
Start date: August 2025
Favorite product: Mamina's Crochet handmade bags
Favorite thing about the shop: Meeting customers
Favorite Homeland Creamery flavor: Coffee, Butter Pecan, and Lemon Crunch
Deacon
Pet Specialist
Meet Deacon Blues, Erich Mink's four-legged companion. This handsome, well-behaved Setter-Retriever mix often accompanies Erich to the shop and is always happy to meet new people, especially kids!
Start date: January 2023
Favorite product: Compendium arctic fox plushies
Favorite thing about the shop: Greeting customers
Nickname: Deaconator
Sarah
Communications Specialist
Meet Sarah, Minkology's resident blog and newsletter coordiantor! A former in-store Minkologist, she now composes the shop's digital content remotely from Antwerp, Belgium, where she currently resides.
Start date: August 2024
Favorite product: Saratoga bar soaps
Favorite thing about the shop: Her awesome coworkers
Favorite Homeland Creamery flavor: Apple Pie
Aubbie
Pet Specialist
Meet Aubbie Mink, Wendi's dog and one of our beloved four-legged Minkologists. His official job is to greet our customers and tell them all about the pet products we carry, but he will likely end up asking for a belly rub, too!
Start date: May 2022
Favorite product: ArcBARK treats
Favorite thing about the shop: Treats and humans!
Nickname: Old Man
Louis
Pet Specialist
Meet Louis Mink, Wendi's new pup and Minkologist-in-training! At just a few months old, Louis is still learning the ropes here at Minkology, but he loves to meet and greet customers with a friendly bark and tail-wag.
Start date: July 2025
Favorite product: Mudpie dog toys
Favorite thing about the shop: Napping at the register
Nickname: Chewy Louis