The sign above the store hints at what you’ll find once you step through the door. Bright and colorful, Butterfly Kisses opens a whole new world to customers looking for the latest trends and styles, in fashion and gifts, for all ages. Walk in and you’ll be greeted by owner and founder, Emily Kent, and her friendly staff. And there’s no wonder why the shop is doing so well, Kent and her staff take a vested interest in customers, from their likes and dislikes, to what they truly want and need. Kent, a friendly mother of two, says she is happy to provide a local community boutique with many exclusive selections.
 
When Kent had her daughter, Elle, in 2004, she drove all over Georgia to find high-end clothing for her baby.  “I went to Macon, Valdosta, even Atlanta,” says Kent. “There wasn’t a whole lot to offer in Warner Robins and…lots of other moms wanted classic boutique clothing, too.” A bright idea came to Kent overnight, while she pondered how to combine her love of shopping with her natural business abilities: open a store she would shop at! It took a surprisingly short time for Kent to realize her dream. She opened a small selection at her mother-in-law’s store, ‘The Decorator’s Attic,’ at the beginning of 2007. “I had a little ten by ten space in her store,” explains Kent. “We were so busy, and we did so well in that tiny little store in Byron, with no advertising, that I knew I just had to move it to Warner Robins.”
 
Butterfly Kisses and Lady Bug Hugs, simply referred to as Butterfly Kisses, moved to a small 400 square feet store front on Russell Parkway. But once again, Kent was faced with many customers in a small space. With Monkey Joes less than one block away, Kent knew she had to move her shop next door to Monkey Joe’s to grow her business and offer more merchandise. In August of 2007, the current and final location of Butterfly Kisses was established. “We have a lot of walk-in business here…it’s really a great place to be,” says Kent.
 
This chic boutique is affordable and caters to moms who want unique, stylish, and functional items. The store offers girls and boys clothing, shoes, hair bows, monogrammed gift items, bibs, and so many other useful and trendy items. Recently, Kent split the store and now offers a Children’s Department on one side and Gifts for All Ages on the other. “This is not just a children’s store anymore,” says Kent. “We have great stuff for teenagers, young moms, older women…” Recently car monograms, Tyler candles, fashion handbags, totes, jewelry, monogrammed pendants, coffee tumblers, and many other gift items were added.
 
A range of styles including, traditional, old-fashioned, and hip are part of the line-up for girl’s clothing at Butterfly Kisses. From bathing suits, smocked bishops, day gowns, shorts and capri sets, to fun, colorful accessories, Butterfly Kisses caters to all young girls. Even teens can leave the store fully equipped with monogrammed koozies, engravable key finders, initial key chains, car license plates and get their cell phones monogrammed.
 
Now that kids are back in school, Butterfly Kisses is the community boutique to turn to.  “For back-to-school styles, browns and pinks are still in,” says Kent.  Many of the clothes for back to school have ruffles, flair legs, and bright colors for girls. Butterfly Kisses provides all the latest styles in fashion wear for comfortable, back to school styles, including appliquéd clothing for boys, and a range of school-friendly items. “We do keep the school dress code in mind and try to adhere to it,” says Kent.  
 
Many schools, for instance, discourage the use of flip flops and sandals. “So we sell lots of Mary Janes,” says Kent. And because children often return to school when the weather is hot, spring and summer clothing is marked down in July and customers can take advantage of buying new clothes for their children at a low reduced price. “These items will help get kids through the hotter months while in school,” says Kent. Lunch bags, nap mats and back packs can also be purchased for children returning to school.  
 
Butterfly Kisses provides helpful, friendly customer service and takes the time to listen to customers and find out what they need and want. The staff will gift wrap specialized gifts, help pick out clothing and other merchandise, and assist customers while trying clothing on.  Kent truly enjoys serving the community. “Having this store, right here in Warner Robins, allows for people in town to have somewhere to shop,” says Kent, who handpicks everything she sells in the store.
 
Not only does Kent take the time to hand select every item featured at Butterfly Kisses, her impeccable taste in the store’s savvy décor, encourages customers to have a great, fun shopping experience. The combination of pink, lime green, and black also adds to the trendy, sophisticated feel at Butterfly Kisses. Kent, who works diligently to provide a great atmosphere and high quality products for customers, credits her staff and her husband, Jason, with the success of Butterfly Kisses. “[Jason] has been very supportive from the beginning and without him, Butterfly Kisses wouldn't be possible!” says Kent. So, if you’re still hunting for that perfect, unique spot with the latest fashion and exceptional accessories that are difficult to find, stop in and see Kent and the staff at Butterfly Kisses. They’ll be thrilled to see you!
 
Butterfly Kisses is open Monday through Friday from 10 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The store is located at 4993 Russell Parkway in Warner Robins. For more information, call (478) 333-3777 or visit www.butterflykissesmidga.com