A desire to return to Midwest roots brought Kellie Erwin and her family back to Sycamore where she has opened a children’s boutique in the former Confectionary store downtown. Adventure Sprouts carries apparel and accessories from newborn to youth. Erwin explained that she buys through wholesalers and also directly from manufacturers. This means she finds things like exceptionally soft bamboo cloth made sleepers for children, unique clothing items using magnets instead of buttons to make opening and closing faster and easier, as well as school spirit wear for the very youngest fans. Her accessory collections include books, toys, and specialty gifts.
Erwin explained that she grew up in Sycamore but after graduating with a merchandising degree from NIU she found work in Iowa and then North Carolina. A desire to get back to her Midwest roots led her to relocate with her family back to Sycamore and the decision to open a children’s boutique clothing store. Hoping to emulate the “adventures of youth,” the store “Adventure Sprouts” was created. She says she found the perfect downtown location when shown the empty storefront that used to house the Sycamore Confectionery.
Erwin says her current store hours are Wednesday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM, and Sunday Noon – 4 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). You can follow the store’s happenings through social media “@shopadventuresprouts”.