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B U S I N E S S on a Nuna model. It was at the top of every list but unfortunately, not available in their store. KiKi and Lolli jumped through the extensive hoops required to become a Nuna retailer. “An experienced mom might understand the safety difference, but the firsttime mom might not. I know we can help her make that ‘best choice,’ because I’ve done the research myself,” says Kristen. She adds that one surprise of parenting in 2021 is the involvement of dads in studying which product options are best—and they love the Nuna line. In addition to high-quality equipment, KiKi and Lolli sells a complete array of clothing and accessories for children from newborn to tween-size 20! Originally, the store carried clothing up to size six, but as client relationships grew with moms and grandparents, so did the kids! Connie says, “It has been fun to really get to know them as they grow up.” Finding the perfect new-baby gift can be a challenge, and Connie and Kristen are a great help. Though they recommend always considering the mom’s style first, a great go-to is the well-loved Pixie Lily line of snugly super soft, pima cotton classic layette options, accented with sweet knit trim. Some in-demand lines are northshore born
Kristen Callahan and Connie Boudreaux KIKI AND LOLLI
and bred, including the most popular clothing line they sell, Lullaby Set, from Covington’s Kelly Stewart. They like that it is completely designed
When mother-daughter team Connie
together. Though Connie had previously considered
and distributed right here, as are Little Louanne
Boudreaux and Kristen Callahan decided to open
opening a shop, nothing compared to doing it with
by Kaleigh Pederson and Remember Nguyen from
KiKi and Lolli children’s boutique, sister Peyton
Kristen. As they perused the baby and children’s
Kim Ho, whom they have known since St. Peter’s
expressed a few doubts. “Am I going to have to pick
retail world and how they might bring something
elementary school days. These northshore women-
sides if you two disagree?” she asked. She needn’t
unique to the northshore, KiKi and Lolli was born.
in-business love doing business with others just
have worried because working side by side with an
They haven’t looked back.
like themselves whenever possible.
intensely shared love for what they do has made the dynamic duo even closer than they were before.
In addition to the shop, the three years since
For quality children’s clothing from newborn
the wedding planning have also made them mother
to toddler or big kids to tweens, stop in and
and grandmother to 18-month-old Rhett, a great
introduce yourself to Kristen and Connie. They look
Kristen’s wedding. In Atlanta doing mother-
touch point for product evaluation. An example of
forward to sharing the wonderful items they have
daughter stuff, they decided to check the market
this is that after extensive research on safety ratings
for northshore children, parents and grandparents
out for business ideas they might enjoy doing
and reviews for the “perfect” stroller, Kristen settled
to enjoy. Unique and special are their forte!
It all started when they were planning
KiKi and Lolli is located at 70515 Hwy. 21, Ste. D, in Covington, 900-2410. 74
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