A Peek Inside Pippen Lane + 9 Holiday Gift Ideas For Kids

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If you’re looking for fun, no matter your age, make a visit to Pippen Lane, a children’s emporium on Magazine Street. Owner Shane Guidry, or a member of the Pippen Lane team, will greet you with arms wide open (today’s version of a proper air hug). When you cross the threshold, you’ll soon wonder whether you’re in a happy place aimed at dressing Bianca Jagger’s children, or Jackie O’s. But that’s what makes Pippen Lane so special, there is something for everyone!

Pippen Lane has been located on Magazine Street in the Garden District of New Orleans for over 22 years with the majority of the staff having worked there all those years. You can find timeless classic clothing from both European and domestic designers as well as hand-sewn pieces from their iconic Lylian Heirloom Collection. There is a diverse variety of toys, books, shoes, gifts, and accessories (or flair!) for children of all ages (newborn-tween). It’s where every child wants to go shopping when they’re looking for a certain something to make them feel their best.

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Shane is the mother of two adorable boys, Ren and Jennings. As a boy mom, she knows how hard it can be to dress boys (and keep them entertained too). She makes it her mission to fill that niche at Pippen Lane, placing a blazer alongside a Hawaiian shirt. With this type of curation, Pippen Lane has garnered an extremely devoted local clientele with a following from around the country. Moms, dads, grandparents who visit New Orleans annually for events like Jazz Fest make a point to take a detour from the Fairgrounds to Magazine Street to find the perfect gift for their loved ones back home. With trips to New Orleans canceled, Shane and her team have worked non stop to ship goodies all around the country to create that #pippenlanefun fans are missing. Her local following is equally devoted. A stop into Pippen Lane is a natural detour after carpool.

Pippen Lane is open Monday-Saturday, 10 am till 5 pm. If you see something you like on their social media @pippenlanenola then just give them a call 504-269-0106 and they will ship it to you, of course (or deliver if it’s local)! Be sure to request a complimentary copy of The Scout Guide New Orleans Volume 9 included in your package because these cute photos of the Guidry family are a peek behind the scenes of the making of TSG.

In the spirit of our newly launched Volume 9 of The Scout Guide New Orleans, I asked Shane to share 9 Things To Gift For The Holidays. I’m the girl with no kids, so she’s my go-to resource for when I need an easy, hassle-free gift experience, and I hope she will be yours too.

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