Holiday 2019

oliday appenings THE LITTLE TRAVELER HK Holiday EHntertaining Seminar November 6 Patricia Locke Pop-Up Shop November 9 lmanack Art by Rozanne Pop-Up Shop 404 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 630-232-4200 www.littletraveler.com November 9 AK K K Crèche Champagne Brunch K K K K November 14 It’s a tradition at TNhe Little eTrwavel erM to keep yeoum guoessirngi. eYos u never know what Meet Santa in Rooms treasures you’ll find under our roof or what kinds of new events we've planned. November 29 It's our goal to make every visit here a unique experience. We invite you in this Shop Small Weekend holiday season to explore and create new happy memories. November 29-December 1 K at the White House Program December 3 Christmas Walk December 6 & 7 Book Signing: Oliver the Ornament December 7 Book Signing: JB Michaels Christmas Walk is Dec. 6 & 7 December 6 & 7 Ring in the Christmas season with a weekend of old-fashioned fun during this Tea Forte Pop-Up Tasting traditional celebration in downtown Geneva. At 6pm on Friday, December 6, December 7 Santa Lucia will arrive in front of the Courthouse on Third Street, followed by Kids’ Chance to Shop Santa lighting the Great Tree. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers, and a December 14-16 live nativity. Visit genevachamber.com for a full listing of Christmas Walk events. K Christmas Tea THE LITTLE TRAVELER will stay open late during Christmas Walk December 14 Friday, Dec. 6 until 10pm; Saturday, Dec. 7 until 7pm. K Storytime with Aunt Tillie On Friday, December 6, from 6-10pm, stop by to enjoy complimentary December 14 fresh-baked cookies, cocoa & hot cider in our Atrium Café Throughout Nancy Neill Pop-Up Shop Christmas Walk, we play host to authors, artists, and favorite vendors December 21 who’ll offer gifts with purchase, drawings, and gourmet tastings. MORE EVENTS: See page 5 for more Christmas Walk details. Christmas Walk Pop-Ups - Page 5 GENEVA CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR Repair Experts - Page 8 G C H Friday, Dec. 6, 10am-8pm; Saturday, Dec. 7, 10am-5pm If you’ve signed up for a November event Tour five stately Geneva homes, including one decorated by The Little Traveler’s and it’s not listed here, don’t worry —the design team. They’ll add festive touches amid the owner’s family antiques. Buy event is still on but is sold out. House Walk tickets in our Gift Gallery or online at genevachamber.com. $35. K Event registration required. Tickets may sell out, so we recommend purchasing early. = SHARE THE LOCAL LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON We challenge you to find a room in our store that doesn’t have something to celebrate Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, and The Little Traveler —everything from wine glasses to bracelets to these brand new town map ornaments by artist Mary Ann Johnson (left) and this exclusive Fair Trade Fabyan Windmill ornament made with reclaimed glass (right). WE N CHRISTMASTIME TOP 10 Our creative elves in the year-round GIFTS FOR KIDS Christmas Rooms are at it again. Mean - der our Winter Wonderland of holiday decor, including hundreds of ornaments and trees decorated with themes like Thank You for Your Service , Napa Valley Christmas , and Dancer’s Delight . Select your ornaments right from the trees.

Christmas Favorites Save 1. Ring Toss The more you buy for your Department 56 collection, up to 20% Fun for the whole family! the more you save. Details in our Christmas Rooms. every day. Toy Room 2. Big-Mouthed Silly Puppets Toy Room 3. Craft Hot Chocolate Mixes • Peppermint Fudge • Marshmallow Fudge Tea Room 4. Animal Head Shaped Puzzles Toy Room 5. Banana Panda Puzzles and YOU DREAM IT, WE DESIGN IT Memory Games Our floral designers in our Conservatory can make Toy Room a custom wreath for your front door or a holiday 6. Cookies for Santa Mix centerpiece for your table. Let them know what you Comes with a Cookie Cutter. have in mind, and they’ll bring your vision to life. • Chocolate Reindeer Or choose from one of the many beautiful wreaths • Vanilla Snowmen and swags around the store. We also sell a variety of Gourmet artificial Christmas trees —from 4’ to 7.5’ tall: 7. Furry Paw Mitts for Playtime flocked, natural, and even color-changing fiber optic. Toy Room For something different for your outdoor decor, see 8. Putumayo Books & Activity Sets our painted artistic poles in short and tall sizes, fea - Broaden their world. turing stunning winter motifs and snowy animals. Fair Trade+ Gallery 9. Jellycat Cuddly Stuffed Animal Read about the Kids’ Chance to Shop on Page 5 Baby Room Dates: December 14-16 10 . Belgian Chocolate Lollipops In whimsical holiday shapes. The Toy Room and Beyond Candy Room Stop in our Toy Room to feel like a kid again. It’s filled with educational games, puzzles, books, and toys. See the list to the left for gift recommendations from our staff.

Mini Holiday Kids in the Candy Kitchen Fashions Kid-sized aprons & cooking Calendars For infants & toddlers utensils and child-friendly in the Candy Room. in the Baby Room cookbooks in Housewares Plus chocolate Santas! WWELCOME TO OP OOUR PPET PPALACE GITFTS FOR10PETS & PET LOVERS Our brand new Pet Palace in the Gift Galleries (a/k/a the Swarovski and Can - dle Room) is the home of a fun new array of gifts, necessities, and mementos for four-legged friends and those who love them. Find zany toys, pet bandanas & sweatshirts, and gourmet treats. For their humans, find picture frames, signs, dog breed towels, etc.

Looking for Gifts for 1. Treat Mix for Dogs and Cats Your Best Clients? • Bone shapes for dogs Inquire in our Gourmet Rooms • Fish shapes for cats Our Swarovski about our FREE gift basket design Gourmet/Pet Palace Crystal Forest service. We’ll work Boutique sparkles 2. Catnips & Tuna Treats Tin with any budget and shines with the Add tuna & egg to make to create beautiful homemade treats for kitties. 2019 Christmas Col - gift bundles that Gourmet/Pet Palace lection. Give a truly timeless gift they’ll remember that recipients will treasure with Peanut Butter Dog Treats Tin all year long. 3. fond memories forever. Add eggs, water & peanut but- ter for homemade dog treats. Gourmet/Pet Palace HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS H H 4. Houndstooth Dog Blanket Entertain with flair using these trending brands for the home. Pet Palace Make your holiday tablescapes magical 5. Braided Bone Dog Toy with beautiful tablecloths, runners, nap - Pet Palace kins, and placemats by top quality design - ers. Featured at the right are table linens 6. Doggie Hoodie by April Cornell. Romantic and natural Pet Palace themes with exquisite detailing are the 7. Dog Breed Kitchen Towels hallmarks of the collection. Housewares/Pet Palace Sterling Risers 8. Pet Picture Frames Add height and dimension to your tablescapes Pet Palace/Gift Gallery with these innovative risers that have inter - 9. Sassy Pet Bandanas changeable legs and decorative toppers. We have Pet Palace many festive new designs for the season in stock. Great for your own home or for gifts. 10 . Novelty Dog Toys Pet Palace Nora Fleming Nora Fleming never fails to charm us with her seasonal introductions of clever serving pieces and adorable minis. New for Christmas 2019: Penguin Mini, Red Bow Mini, Guest Towel Holder, and Nora’s new entertaining book. OP GIFTSTFOR CA1R0EGIVERS NovemberEvents MEET SANTA IN OUR CHRISTMAS ROOMS Friday, November 29 (); 10am-Noon Be sure to bring your camera for photo opps with the big guy! Children will receive a FREE Keepsake Photo Frame.

KCRÈCHE CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 100% of proceeds benefit the Geneva History Museum. They give so much of themselves to Thursday, November 14; 10am: Enjoy an Italian themed brunch us and our family members to im - while hearing stories behind the Geneva History Museum’s prove our quality of life. This season 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity, first displayed at The Little of giving is the perfect time to do a Traveler in the 1930 s. $30, includes brunch and a special first sea - little something extra to show them sonal viewing of the Crèche at the Geneva History Museum that our appreciation. afternoon. Register online or by phone (ask for the Gift Gallery). 1. TeNues Thank You Cards RT BY OZANNE Say it with a handwritten note A R KHOLIDAY DECORATING & on these fine art notecards. HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP ENTERTAINING SEMINAR Stationery Department Saturday, Nov. 9; 11am-2pm Wednesday, Nov. 6; 5:30-8pm 2. Inspirational Pocket Angel Meet artist Rozanne Priebe and see her Last chance to sign up for this annual Gift Gallery new holiday tradition to kick off your holiday shop - canvas prints . Christmas Cracker Bath Bombs ping —or finish it! During this private 3 and pillows. Bath Shop event, you’ll be greeted at the door Beautiful in - with a goody bag that includes a shop - . Nora Fleming Platter & Mini 4 terpretations ping coupon. Wander our festive Housewares of the natural rooms to sample holiday treats and get 5. Planter Featuring Geneva, IL world. tips from the experts on everything Conservatory from beautiful holiday decor to deli - 6. Soapstone Heart engraved with SHOP SMALL WEEKEND cious party foods to fashionable ap - words of strength and love. November 29-December 1 parel for the season. Enjoy live Fair Trade+ Gallery We’ll do it up big again this year demos with some of our fa - with giveaways and special pur - 7. Warming Joy Tea & Steeping Mug vorite vendors —see the list at chases throughout the weekend after Tea Room our website. $15. Guests over Thanksgiving. Subscribe to our 21 years old will receive a com - . Holiday Shaped Pastas 8 weekly emails (littletraveler.com/signup) plimentary glass of wine. Reg - Gourmet and follow us on Facebook & ister online or by phone 9. Throw blanket—fleece or faux fur Instagram to stay in the know. (ask for the Gift Gallery). Linens 10 . Stonewall Kitchen Jam Tree Gourmet Holliday Coffees & Teas Add Spice to the Season You’ll want to start and end every day with delectable holiday flavors from our gourmet coffee and tea collec - tions. Christmas coffees include Cranberry Creme Brulee and (hints of cinnamon, nuts, and vanilla). If tea is more your bag, try Downton Abbey Christmas Tea, an herbal blend featuring cran - berry & hibiscus, or something from the Warming Joy collection by Tea Forte in seasonal blends like Rum Raisin Biscotti, Raspberry Ganache, and Winter Chai. OP DecemberEvents HOTSTESS 1G0IFTS KKIDS’ CCHANCE TO SSHOP December 14-16; 11:30am-4pm For three days, we’ll set up a special shop in our Christmas Rooms where chil- dren can select gifts for their parents and others. All items in the shop will be priced $20 or under. The shop will be staffed with helpers so kids can shop independently of their parents. We’ll even gift bag the items before your children leave the shop —no peeking!

HRISTMAS ALK at THE LITTLE TRAVELER BesCides shopping speciaWls throughout the store during Christmas Walk week - end, December 6 & 7, and complimentary cookies, cocoa, and hot cider in our cafe on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6-10pm, we’ll have special visitors, including: . Punch Studio Notepad & Pen • 12/6 11am-3pm: Drawings & giveaways in the Gift Galleries 1 Swarovski • Thymes Fraser Fir • Mirage Candles Stationery Department • 12/7 12-3pm: Book Signing w/ Oliver the Ornament author Todd Zimmermann 2. Downton Abbey Christmas Tea • 12/6 4-8pm & 12/7 12-3pm: Book Signing with author JB Michaels Tea Room • 12/6 6-9pm: Wine and Holiday Glogg tastings in Gourmet 3. Nora Fleming Occasions Book • 12/6 11am-4pm: Zen of Slow Cooking tasting in Gourmet Comes with an exclusive mini. • 12/7 11am-3pm: Stonewall Kitchen tasting in Gourmet Housewares • 12/7 10am-12pm Tea Forte Pop-Up Tasting 4. Holly Jolly Ice Cream Bowls Housewares Christmas Traditions at the White House 5. Soapstone Bud Vase K Tuesday, December 3; 9am ChKristmasTea Hand-chiseled in Kenya. Historian Leslie Goddard, PhD, Fair Trade + Gallery discusses the traditions that bring 6. Villa Jolanda Holiday Spumanti Christmas alive inside America’s Saturday, December 14 As pretty as it is delicious. most famous address. Get an in - 2pm Wine Room sider’s view and learn about an his - Join us in our Atrium Cafe 7. Sassy Towels with Sayings toric indoor snowball fight, the for a traditional afternoon tea Housewares house tradition, and so much more. $30, in - featuring decadent holiday cludes breakfast, program, and a shopping sweets and a champagne 8. Holiday Wine Glasses & Stoppers Housewares coupon good that day. Doors open at 9am, toast. $19.95 per person. Seating is limited. Register by Fulton Street entrance. Register online. . Christmas Morning Pancake Mix phone (ask for Gift Gallery). 9 Comes with a mini whisk. Nancy Neill Jewelry Pop-Up Shop—Saturday, Dec. 21; 10am-1pm Gourmet 10 . Stonewall Kitchen Mustard Tree Gourmet K Storytime with Aunt Tillllie —Saturday, Dec. 14; 9am Time to gather around the fireplace for a special holiday storytime with Aunt Tillie. She’ll be joined by her puppet friend Grandma Trudy as they get ready for the annual Santa Candy Cane Countdown. Suited for children ages 4-8. Tick - ets include breakfast and a shopping coupon good that day. Adults —$25; Children (under 12) —$15. Limited seating. Register by phone. OP Winter Fashion Forecast GIFTTS FOR1G0UYS Chunky knit scarves, hats, and mittens are what to wear and are also great for gifting. Glittens are back—a glove inside a leather mitten to keep your fin - gers super warm. Kendra Scott is the “it” necklace you’ve seen worn by celebrities and friends alike with genuine shell, drusy crystal, and fiber optic glass set in rhodium, gold, or rose gold plating. Pair it with matching bracelets Snowflake and earrings. Blessing Bracelets make a meaningful gift dur - Jewelry is t 1 From dads to husbands to sons, ing the holiday season because they encourage the wearer to Buy 1/Ge 2 Off grandsons, and lifelong friends, the count her blessings. New styles have crystal birthstones and 1/ men in our lives are important. Let smaller pearls strung with sterling-plated beads. them know that with a thoughtful NEW COLLECTION ALERT : Baggallini travel and everyday gift. You’ll find many great ideas in bags. Founded by flight attendants & designed for every - our Guy’s Gallery (in Apparel Dept.) . day travelers, putting fashion & function hand-in-hand. 1. Da Bears T-Shirts & Baseball Hats Guy’s Gallery 2. Pinch Me Therapy Dough Brighton beauties boxed NEW ! Beary Merry with To relieve his stress. Proceeds ben- POP-UP SHOP & ready for giving. playful Polar Bears. efit the Wounded Warrior Project. Sat., Nov. 9; 10-1 Bath Shop Single stone earrings 3. Military Service Ornaments now come in a larger Christmas Rooms “Muffin” size. 4. Spicy or Mild Bloody Mary Mix Wine Room 5. Brandy-Filled German Pralines Wine Room 6. Novelty Socks for Men Guy’s Gallery PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD 7. Gourmet Coffee Beans Shooties or booties, whatever you call them, these styles that “toe” the line Candy Shop between a boot and a shoe are the look for winter 2019. Vintage influences 8. Plaid Wooden Journal add charm to L’Artiste styles. Fine leathers and classic details define the Naot Fair Trade+ Gallery collection. Front lacing with a convenient side zip make Crave booties by Taos a perennial winner. Birkenstock’s wool clog slippers will keep your toes toasty, 9. Preston Grooming Products styled with their famous footbed and a treaded sole. Back by Bath Shop popular demand: waterproof Creek boots by Cougar, 10 . Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry rated to -11° F for keeping feet warm. Find Breakfast Gift Set more great winter styles from Gourmet Dansko and Vionic.

THERE’S A NEW MEN’S GROOMING LINE IN TOWN Preston grooming goods for men look posh but fight dirty. Made with natural ingredients like essential oils and plant-based moisturizers, they leave a man nourished and smelling pleasant, not potent. Our Bath Shop now carries Preston cologne, soap, shower gels, lotion, shave cream, beard oil, beard balm, and lip balm. OP BeautiFfula ecior- frTiendrlay gdouerd+ N Gativitay lolrenarmyents GIFTS THAT G1I0VE BACK from Blossom Inspirations incorporate the an - cestral Andean designs of the Peruvian artisans who make them. The tradition of Indian block printing combines with contemporary, easy-fit design in new fall dresses by Mata Traders, made by women’s cooperatives in India and Nepal. Putumayo has joined with Barefoot Books to offer multicultural books and activity sets for 1. All Fair Trade goods provide mar- children. A new collection in the “plus” ginalized workers with fair wages section of the Fair Trade+ gallery cele - and a sustainable marketplace. brates famous female role models. Fair Trade+ Gallery 2. Fair Trade Gourd Ornament Eco-friendly and provides in- come for Peruvian artisans. ’Tis the season toT be bhusye, bFusy. Keeespt yiovure li feG balanoceud rwimth eat sy meal solutions Fair Trade+ Gallery from Stonewall Kitchen and the Zen of Slow Cooking. Add whimsy 3. Duke Cannon, grooming pro- to your holiday meals with Pasta Shoppe pastas ducts for hardworking men. shaped like gingerbread men, snowmen, reindeer & Proceeds support veteran causes. Santa. For dessert, bake a decadent Bourbon Pump - Bath Shop kin Bundt Cake —just add eggs, butter & milk. 4. 4Ocean Glass Beaded Bracelet Each purchase helps remove a CHRISTMASTIME CONFECTIONS pound of trash from the ocean. Make every day leading up to Christmas sweet with chocolate-filled Fair Trade+ Gallery Advent Calendars in nostalgic themes. No stocking 5. Alex and Ani Charity by Design is complete without a Hammond’s chocolate-filled Each bracelet design in this col- candy cane. But our Candy Room isn’t just for kids. lection benefits a specific cause. Sophisticated handcrafted caramels by McRae’s use Accessories Fair Trade vanilla and are packaged in reusable, recy - 6. TOMS Shoes clable, and biodegradable packaging. Made in the USA. For every pair purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need. Fair Trade+ Gallery THE ATRIUM CAFÉ Rejuvenate your Christmas spirit with lunch, dessert, afternoon tea, or Sunday 7. Sari Chic Headband/Scarf Made of repurposed Sari fabric. brunch in our Atrium Cafe as you gaze upon our gorgeous . Provides work for women in KKK LET US DO YOUR HOLIDAY BAKING FOR YOU KKK need in India. Fair Trade + Gallery Through Dec 23, we’ll take orders from our Fresh-from-Scratch Pie Shop. 24-hour advance notice. Call store and ask for the Atrium Café. 8. Bella Tunno Silly Silicone Bibs Pies are $10.95 each. Choose from: For every one purchased, a meal • Apple Cherry • Blueberry • Pumpkin • Strawberry Rhubarb • is donated to a hungry child. • Peca•n • Key Lime • ABC Crumb Pie • Lemon Meringue • Housewares • Coconut Meringue • Chocolate Peppermint • 9. DeFine Me Fragrances $1 per bottle goes to She’s the PRIVATE PARTIES & SHOWERS AFTERNOON TEA First, supporting first genera- Private parties at our Atrium Café get Served Mondays-Saturdays at 2pm. tion high school graduates. rave reviews at Tripadvisor. Let us help $12.95. 24-hour advanced Bath Shop you make your special event even more reservations are required. special. We can host parties of up to 45 SUNDAY BRUNCH 10 . A JULIETS Day with Friends guests. Call or send an email to Served Sundays 11-3pm. All- Earn money for your favorite [email protected] for details. inclusive brunches for only $8.95 cause : littletraveler.com/juliets SHOP HOURS 404 South Third Street Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Geneva, Illinois 60134 PRSRT STD Sat. 10am-5:30pm 630-232-4200; [email protected] U.S. Postage Sun. 11am-4pm www.littletraveler.com PAID Permit 225 Closed on Thanksgiving, St. Charles, IL Christmas & New Year’s Day

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