For Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

La Luna Children’s Boutique, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, raised $5,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast during their Inaugural Spring Fashion Show and Tea Party, held on Saturday, April 1.

Presented by The Spears Group and Emerald Coast Magazine, the event welcomed over 100 families to Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn for a kid’s fashion show, sponsored by John Lee Nissan. Over 30 local models, ages 2-12, walked the runway, courtesy of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, showcasing the boutique’s latest spring and summer arrivals.

Following the show, guests entered the springtime Tea Party, sponsored by Vacayzen, featuring light bites from Charcuterie by Shelli, pop up shops from local vendors, a DJ, and Easter-themed arts and crafts activities. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance during the tea party and greeted the crowd of children before sitting down to take family photos, courtesy of Meltdown 30A and Jenna Kaye Photography.

“We are humbled by the generosity of our customers and this community,” said La Luna owner, Karoline Kellogg. “We are also wowed by the generosity of the Boys and Girls Club, who are obviously invested in this nation’s future. As they afford children from our community a safe and positive environment to express themselves and enjoy their youth, we are honored to have been able to support their wonderful work.”

Throughout the afternoon, La Luna also raffled off a variety of items including gift cards, vacation stays, and gift baskets, and announced the winners on their social media pages. Through personal donations, raffle proceeds, and a portion of the sales made throughout the day, La Luna raised $5,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.

“We are so thankful for businesses who care about our mission,” said Shervin Rassa, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. “We cannot thank La Luna Children’s Boutique enough for this $5,000 donation! These funds will directly impact our South Walton and DeFuniak Springs clubs and will be used to cover the costs associated with implementing summer learning programs.”

La Luna would like to thank the additional local businesses who sponsored the event including Bahama Buck’s Snow Cones, The Beach Mama Co., Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, Dolcetti by Estina, Eastburn Law Firm, Everkrisp, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, Krewe Eyewear, McCaskill and Company, Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, Saint Rita Catholic Church, Scentsy, Serenity by the Sea, Sonny James, Tommy Bahama, The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School, Umbella Events, and Vin’tij Food and Wine.