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22ndCenturyMedia.com holiday guide<br />
22nd century media | November 21, 2019 | 37<br />
Wilmette’s La Colonna boutique merges with Giggles and Giraffes<br />
For decades, Giggles and<br />
Giraffes and La Colonna were<br />
two stores under separate roofs.<br />
Recently, these two stores have<br />
come together into a shared<br />
space under the same roof in the<br />
Plaza Del Lago shopping center.<br />
Both continue to offer a great<br />
selection of clothing and accessories<br />
that they have become<br />
known for.<br />
“There is something in these<br />
two stores for everyone,” said<br />
Denise Helms, owner of La Colonna<br />
and Giggles and Giraffes.<br />
“Whether it’s finding the right<br />
gift on Giggles and Giraffes<br />
side or finding a new piece to<br />
update your wardrobe on the La<br />
Colonna side, shoppers will find<br />
just what they need this holiday<br />
season.”<br />
Which trends and gift ideas<br />
are popular this holiday season?<br />
[hed]<br />
The styles at La Colonna and<br />
Giggles and Giraffes are updated<br />
regularly to ensure everything is<br />
contemporary and stylish. The<br />
team at La Colonna and Giggles<br />
and Giraffes has assembled a<br />
festive assortment of offerings<br />
this holiday season.<br />
The favorites at Giggles And<br />
Giraffes<br />
-Fun fur, coats and vests,for<br />
girls ages toddler to 12 years of<br />
age.<br />
-A 15-foot glow-in-dark race<br />
track with a rechargeable race<br />
car offers nonstop entertainment<br />
for the children.<br />
-Bath babies with removable<br />
towels brings bathtime GIG-<br />
GLES.<br />
-Personalized winter name<br />
hats for newborns to six years of<br />
age are a favorite among regulars.<br />
-Brand names like Polo Ralph<br />
Lauren and Mayoral are always<br />
great for dressing up this holiday<br />
season.<br />
Best of the best at La Colonna<br />
- Jackets, jeans, sweaters and<br />
pants from brand names: Elliott<br />
Lauren, Gretchen Scott, Michael<br />
Stars, Lilla P, Pure Amici and<br />
Charlie B come in a variety of<br />
colors,patterns and sizes.<br />
- Trendy jewelry, scarves,<br />
gloves and furry vests complement<br />
the overall style and help<br />
to complete your look.<br />
- Plaid and animal prints are<br />
popular this season.<br />
At both stores, your friendly<br />
sales team can personalize your<br />
shopping experience.<br />
As an added touch, gift wrapping<br />
is always free and makes<br />
shopping easy for family and<br />
friends.<br />
“Giggles and Giraffes and La<br />
Colonna offer a relaxing environment<br />
with clothing, accessories<br />
and items that we believe<br />
are timeless and fun. We hope to<br />
provide the best possible shopping<br />
experience,” Helms said.<br />
“We hope to see you in the<br />
stores this holiday season!”<br />
Join us at Plaza del Lago’s<br />
Holiday party, 5-8 p.m. Thursday,<br />
Dec. 5. It’s great to find two<br />
unique boutiques under one roof!<br />
Submitted by Giggles and Giraffes<br />
Inc., Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan<br />
Road, Wilmette. Call (847) 251-<br />
6665 or visit gigglesgiraffes.com<br />
for more information.<br />
la colonna<br />
and<br />
Giggles & Giraffes<br />
Now<br />
under<br />
one<br />
Roof!<br />
1515<br />
Sheridan<br />
Unique<br />
Childrens’<br />
Boutique<br />
Ages<br />
NB-12 yr.<br />
Giggles & Giraffes<br />
Plaza del Lago<br />
Rd., Wilmette, IL<br />
Plaza del Lago • 1515 Sheridan Rd • 847-251-7535
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