The Little Traveler Conservatory is full of flowers, bird baths, wrought iron structures, statues, fountains, plant stands…in short, everything you need to make your garden gorgeous. On Saturday, May 14, celebrate Gardenology with flowers from our Conservatory. Bring in a container from home, or purchase one at The Little Traveler and our talented staff will … Continue reading
Pin It Hadley Pottery is not only decorative and functional, it is extremely durable, and that’s why it’s so popular in The Little Traveler’s gift department. The hand-crafted pottery receives its strength from a one-time firing cycle. Each piece is formed much like it was sixty years ago, using clay native to Kentucky and Indiana. … Continue reading
The Linen, Bath and Paper Departments at The Little Traveler are proud to provide a variety of made in the USA products for our customers. Bath Items Made in the USA Our bath department offers several options. Camille Beckman, a company based outside Boise, Idaho, is especially community minded. The company was founded on the … Continue reading
New this year at The Little Traveler – paper hydrangea bunny decorations! This 15-inch bunny (pictured) is sure to steal the show! Look for more bunny decorations as well as eggs, spring flowers, and other tabletop decorations in all shapes, sizes and colors—vintage-inspired Easter bunny figurines, water globes, porcelain baskets, and more. For simple yet … Continue reading
The Little Traveler’s talented floral designers and creative staff look forward to sharing fresh new ideas for home decorating and entertaining. Our theme is “A Few of Our Favorite Things.” You’ll have the chance to vote on some of your own favorite florals, linens, and other home decorating items throughout the shop. Bring a friend … Continue reading
November 9, 10, 18 & 19, 2010 Our famous one-day workshops will prepare you to be the hostess with the mostess AND the guestest that’s the bestest this holiday season. You’ll get first-hand training from interior design and home entertaining experts, who will show you how to create stunning table settings, lovely centerpieces, and festive … Continue reading
A Parson’s Design School graduate, Patricia Spratt was a recognized designer on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. After devoting many years to clothing design in New York Patricia, along with her family, returned to her hometown of Old Lyme, Connecticut and brought her love of fashion to the tabletop. Layering the table with a mixture of … Continue reading
Old St. Nick couldn’t wait until November. Check out this large collection of Santas for everyplace in your home –from table top to hearth to front porch. We have Santas singing, baking, playing golf and more. The Little Traveler Christmas Department welcomes the return of the Fontanini Crèche set. This beautiful Italian manger set tells … Continue reading
2010 Swarovski Breast Cancer Collection: 2010 Pink Hope Collection features a pin, pendant, bracelet, charm, tac pin and pen. Swarovski will donate 10% of sales to the Libby Ross Foundation. . We just received our largest shipment ever of Limoge Boxes. These delicate collectibles from France go fast. Come see the fashionable hats, purses, violin … Continue reading
Rich ceramics are perfect for autumn. Enhanced by the rich hues and images from fall, our two new ceramic place settings are sure to please. Use from now through Thanksgiving. Fall Elegance and Harvest Blessing are sure to tempt your tastebuds. We also carry a new full line of dishes inspired by the old world … Continue reading
Find everything you need to make your entire home delicious at The Little Traveler. Table linens in 54- and 66-inch squares from April Cornell, Karen Ballard, and Patricia Spratt provide a luxurious splash of color to your autumn decor. Transform those blank square walls into something spectacular with our new collection of metal pieces, mirrors, … Continue reading
. Introducing several new patterns to complement your summer table! Check out our new Majolica-like patterns in lovely shades of spring colors. Enjoy your wine in one of our hand-painted wine glasses. No two are alike so you can avoid the never-ending question of “whose wine is this?” For fans of Lolita we have a … Continue reading
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature this season with birds, butterflies, trees and flowers proudly displayed on linens, night lights, chandeliers and towels. • Many of our towels have 100% cotton threads, some contain bamboo and all are wonderfully absorbent and beautiful. Choose from soaps, lotions and perfumes featuring the lovely scents of … Continue reading
We love the linens from April Cornell! Her use of lively color and nature-based design can be found in both her signature linen collection as well as in our C&F quilted collection. Ms. Cornell designs with women’s tastes in mind and she has definitely pleased us! Brighten up your life with something from our vast … Continue reading
Our talented floral designers and creative staff look forward to sharing fresh new ideas for home decorating and entertaining during our new Spring Floral and Home Decorating Seminars at The Little Traveler. Bring a friend and together you’ll learn how to create or select the perfect centerpieces, swags and garlands for your home, how to … Continue reading
The company of Waterford was first established in 1783 on land adjacent to Merchants’ Quay in the heart of the Irish harbor town of Waterford. Its founders were two brothers, William and George Penrose, who were important developers and principal exporters in the city. Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking … Continue reading
Department 56 began as part of Bachman’s, a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman’s used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, you guessed it, 56! In 1976, the department began to take shape as the Dept 56 you know it today with … Continue reading
Remember those elegant hankies grandma always produced at exactly the right moment? And the white gloves you wore to church on Christmas and Easter? Rekindle that tradition with our elegant embroidered hankies and soft white gloves for girls in our linen department.
“Celebrate the Holidays” with these new Department 56 classic villages, now displayed and available for purchase at The Little Traveler in Geneva, Illinois (west of Chicago). This is a perfect time to start a new collection for someone you love, or add to your own village displays. Available as supplies last throughout Nov. and Dec. … Continue reading
The serene images of the infant Jesus and his parents surrounded by the three kings and the animals of the manger signify the true spirit of the season. We’re pleased to announce that we reinstated the awe-inspiring Fontanini Nativity. The authentic reproduction of the original Fontanini sculptures are handcrafted and handpainted by the artisans of … Continue reading