About Little Hometown
I’m a mama of two, New Orleans native, and founder of Little Hometown.
I was born and raised in south Louisiana, though I’ve spent much of my adult life in New York City, where I met my Massachusetts-born husband, Jeff. NYC gave me some of the best years of my life, but home is where my heart stayed. Once it became time to start our family, we knew where we had to go: home, sweet, New Orleans!
A few years after my second child was born, I was inspired to create Little Hometown. My original idea was to offer large, cozy swaddles, a must-have baby item, that represented the beauty of my hometown.
Who We Are
The thought of exceptionally large and endlessly soft swaddles, two qualities I could never find, covered in crawfish, crabs, red beans, oysters, magnolias, and more brought joy to my heart. And when I’m packaging items and preparing gift messages from the sender, I’m inspired all over again by the joy that a little taste of home has to offer. I like to think that our customers aren’t just sending a gift. They are sending a connection.
Most of what we ship is a gift: from a grandmother to a grandbaby born three states away, from a friend who still lives back home, from parents who grew up in two different places and want the baby to carry both.
Our Mission
What started with a Louisiana swaddle now covers 50+ state and city designs, each one drawn around the food, flowers, and landmarks that make a place feel like home. Today you’ll find:
- Muslin swaddle blankets, 47 x 47 inches, soft bamboo and cotton muslin
- 2-in-1 burp cloth and bibs that snap from one to the other
- Gift sets and bundles, packaged and ready to give
We ship every day from Texas, our designs are carried in 2,500+ shops across the country, and more than 2,000 families have left us a five-star review. We are still adding new cities, states, and patterns all the time.
Thank you for allowing me to do what I love and hopefully bring joy to your loved ones with little ones. Make sure to follow us on social media and drop me a line with any comments or questions at any time.
Hugs!Marie