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A LOUISIANA
SPECIAL
A little lagniappe goes a long way in New Orleans
Lagniappe: a little something extra offered to a customer to make their experience better or more memorable.
As a third-generation store owner, Monique Sobrino’s retail and New Orleans’ roots run deep. In 1992, Sobrino bought her grandmother’s Hallmark store in Lakeview and refashioned it into Little Miss Muffin, a family-friendly gift
and children’s boutique.
“Originally, my vision involved gifts, home accents, ladies fine nightwear and a couple
of traditional children’s lines—Feltman Brothers and Paty,” says Sobrino. “But after my son was born, we expanded the children’s section to include more lines, larger sizes and educational and creative toys.” Now she is a fixture for children’s customers.
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