To Jennifer’s surprise, retailers quickly took notice. She was contacted by stores like Nasty Gal and Catbird in Brooklyn, asking if she offered wholesale. She had never done wholesale before, but she said yes — and those little cat masks took off. For six years, Jennifer sewed them for Catbird, where they became a signature item. The masks were even sketched in an editorial by Blair’s and sent to Paris Fashion Week in editor gift bags.

With two daughters of her own, Jennifer began adding baby and kids’ styles to the shop — think newborn knotted gowns, birthday shirts, and tutus. The handmade charm and personalization quickly became a customer favorite and encouraged her to lean further into children’s fashion.

As the shop grew, Jennifer’s daughters Alexa and Maddie joined her in the studio, making the business a true mother-daughter team. Together, they launched a full website and continued to grow the brand with care, creativity, and love.

The challenges of COVID-19 made supplies difficult to find, but The Little Kitten Boutique didn’t just survive — it thrived. That year, the shop became the top-selling flower girl dress store on Etsy, a reflection of both community support and deep dedication.

What began as one handmade sleep mask in a back bedroom has become a woman-owned, family-run brand dressing thousands of little ones around the world. The Little Kitten Boutique and Autumn Moon Kids Clothing continue to grow, with heart, magic, and memories sewn into every stitch.