In 1989, Pat and Don Coleman realized that there were no specialty retail stores in Kansas City’s Johnson County area that offered the high-quality customer service that they felt customers deserved. Coming from banking backgrounds, where they focused on top-notch customer service, the couple committed to creating a new gift store that would not only be a friendly place to shop—but also a relaxing destination for shoppers throughout Johnson County. Past & Presents was born.
Over the years, the business grew from carrying primarily country and nostalgic collectibles and gifts to a more modern, up-to-date gift store, complete with trendy women’s fashion accessories, home décor items, seasonal décor, baby boutique, and unique gift ideas. Pat and Don also opened a second location, Touch of Faith, featuring Christian books and gifts. At the same time, daughter Melinda Gibson joined the team to focus on merchandising and marketing specialty items for a younger audience.
Today, Past & Presents is celebrates more than 35 years in business. The store now occupies 6,000 sq. ft. of space, and carries more than 10,000 separate items from over 80 different vendors.
While the selection of merchandise changes regularly, one thing remains the same: the family’s commitment to providing Kansas City with home décor and fine gifts at an affordable price—along with the best possible service.
What a very neat store. You can find every gift imaginable here!
- Kristina Heller
A very nice boutique type shop with quality gifts or something special for ourselves. A wide range of things to choose from all in one small shop. Love their artwork, wall hangings, silk flowers, candles, jewelry, decoration and more. Lots of beautiful seasonal things, too. Very helpful staff.
- Janice Keating
A wonderful place to shop with a large variety of Cards and gifts for friends and family.
- Cari Atkins
This is one of the best places in town to get gifts, cards and all things Hallmark. They actually have some odds and ends that you can’t find elsewhere so I highly recommend checking them out!
- Patrick Vanstrom
Beautiful store, organized, lots of room to move around and browse, amazing variety of items!!!!
- Louis Pierce
Cute store with great items. Great for gifts.
- Lindsay Perez
Past and Presents almost always has what I want. I shopped for a suite of Brighton jewelry as gift from my husband for our 50th anniversary. Staff were very helpful and I was able to make a 5 piece suite that both me and my husband really like a lot.
BJ Doebele
My go to card and gift shop! They have the best cards, gifts, jewelry, and handbags. The staff are welcoming and helpful. There are gifts in all price ranges, and gifts for kitchen and bath. I could, and have, spent hours here.
- Katrina Worth
Love this store!!! Awesome merchandise, and the sales help is always right there to help you! You will find a gift for everyone on your list!
- Gail Aita
Fun place to shop, very friendly staff. Love some of the more unique things that you can find here.
- Elizabeth Storm
I've been shopping at Past and Presents for years. They have a great selection of Hallmark products, as well as many other gift ideas and decorations. I highly recommend Past and Presents.
- Gail Sawrie
One of my favorite stores to browse and buy special gifts I can't find anywhere else. Also carrying some women's clothes now. Unique and lovely tops at affordable prices. And the staff are always helpful and friendly!
- Cathy Overton
