Kristen Callahan and Connie Boudreaux

KIKI AND LOLLI

When mother-daughter team Connie Boudreaux and Kristen Callahan decided to open KiKi and Lolli children’s boutique, sister Peyton expressed a few doubts. “Am I going to have to pick sides if you two disagree?” she asked. She needn’t have worried because working side by side with an intensely shared love for what they do has made the dynamic duo even closer than they were before.

It all started when they were planning Kristen’s wedding. In Atlanta doing motherdaughter stuff, they decided to check the market out for business ideas they might enjoy doing together. Though Connie had previously considered opening a shop, nothing compared to doing it with Kristen. As they perused the baby and children’s retail world and how they might bring something unique to the northshore, KiKi and Lolli was born. They haven’t looked back.

In addition to the shop, the three years since the wedding planning have also made them mother and grandmother to 18-month-old Rhett, a great touch point for product evaluation. An example of this is that after extensive research on safety ratings and reviews for the “perfect” stroller, Kristen settled 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 and bred, including the most popular clothing line they sell, Lullaby Set, from Covington’s Kelly Stewart. They like that it is completely designed and distributed right here, as are Little Louanne by Kaleigh Pederson and Remember Nguyen from Kim Ho, whom they have known since St. Peter’s elementary school days. These northshore womenin-business love doing business with others just like themselves whenever possible.

For quality children’s clothing from newborn to toddler or big kids to tweens, stop in and introduce yourself to Kristen and Connie. They look forward to sharing the wonderful items they have for northshore children, parents and grandparents to enjoy. Unique and special are their forte!

KiKi and Lolli is located at 70515 Hwy. 21, Ste. D, in Covington, 900-2410.