DECEMBER’S FIVE EASY PIECES
LOCAL RETAILERS PICK THEIR FAVORITES

At THE FAMILY GROOVE, we say: "Think Global, GET IT Local." It's our mission to deliver
the groove right to your doorstep—or computer screen, as it were. In TFG's global village,
local stores share the stage with national and international ones. Each month TFG will
introduce you to regional retailers who have got it going on.

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1. THE T-SHIRT
Melissa LaSalle of the unique and chic kiddie boutique The Red Balloon Co. in Chicago says these tees are sure to please.

“Our initial tees have developed something like a cult following, first in Chicago and now across the country. Customers are seriously addicted: They buy them for baby gifts, for birthday gifts and for their own kids. Each year we launch new colors and discontinue the old, so you can buy them every year and they’ll always be a little different. Yes, there are other initial tees on the market, but I think people find these unique because of the two-toned baseball tee styling and the fun lowercase font. Sizes range from 0 to 8 years.”
$35, Initial Tee
The Red Balloon Co.
www.theredballoon.com
2060 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
877.969.9800

2. THE LOOK
Pattie Shum of the rocked-out MamaSan Maternity Apparel in Huntington Beach, Calif.,
loves this sexy maternity dress.

“Show off your unique style this winter in the Love Sparrows Dress by your friends at MamaSan Maternity. We just love the long, lean, form-fitting shape to show off your new curves. This tragically hip dress features an empire waistline, V-neckline with inset, detailed sparrow embroidery, and Merrow stitched edging on long sleeves and bottom hem. Stretch in the buttery-soft black fabric provides a flattering fit throughout your entire pregnancy and after Baby arrives. It’s incredibly stylish while still being extremely comfortable. Those are the two most important qualities for any pregnant mom-to-be: style and comfort. MamaSan Maternity Apparel gives rocker chic and sexy style a whole new meaning.”
$70, Love Sparrows Dress
MamaSan Maternity Apparel
www.mamasanmaternity.com
9114 Adams Avenue, Suite 129
Huntington Beach, CA
714.726.7600                                                                                             Rollover dress to see closeup

3. THE FURNISHING
Alicia Pearson and Jane Bibb of the fun and hip TuTu Pink in historical downtown Winchester, Va., go gaga over these TuTu Funky Rockers.

“The chair that rocks! Hand-painted by local artist Jill Susa Stone, these one-of-a-kind, personalized rocking chairs add a groovy spin on a classic gift that children will not only use but cherish for years to come. Jill also paints, exclusively for TuTu Pink, coordinating pieces that can round out any child’s nursery, bedroom or playroom ensemble.”
$175, Funky Rocker
TuTu Pink
www.tutu-pink.com
24 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA
540.535.7465

4. THE JEWELRY
Jen Land of the super-cool FunkyChic Studio in Dallas thinks that this necklace is perfect for Mom.
 
“Every woman I know loves to find a stand-out, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that her friends secretly covet and wish they had found first. Art glass jewelry from the FunkyChic Studio does just that. My very favorite gift to give is a necklace from the Love Blooms Collection. The great thing about this unique piece is that it was designed with the chic and sentimental mom in mind. Modern blooms are created to subtly symbolize mother and child, sisters or friends. You don’t have to sacrifice your impeccable sense of style to have something that is meaningful to you. You can even have it custom-created in your current favorite colors. And it is nice to know you’ll have the only one of a kind.”
$52 to $62, Love Blooms Collection jewelry
FunkyChic Studio
www.funkychicstudio

In-store: Magpie 416 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 617.623.3330

Posy Lane 213 East Louisiana Street McKinney, TX 469.952.6141

5. THE STATEMENT TEE
Michelle Cowan of the super-cool boys-and-tomboys-only My Little Ducks in Oviedo, Fla.,
digs this smart shirt.

“I love this soft, 100 percent cotton tie-dyed tee from SPUDZ. It’s available in sizes 2T to 7 and has a great message.”
$30, “Every Day Is Earth Day” T-shirt
My Little Ducks
www.mylittleducks.com
5736 Aloma Woods Boulevard
Oviedo, FL
561.386.2243