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Congratulations to Bungalow Boutique and Gifts, our November 2025 Small Business of the Month! For nearly ten years, Bungalow Boutique & Gifts has been a beloved destination for women’s clothing, accessories, and unique gifts in Lakeland. What began as an effort to revive the closed 1026 Gallery & Marketplace quickly evolved into a thriving boutique known for its exceptional style and heartfelt commitment to customers. The space transformed into Bungalow Boutique & Gifts, a boutique now recognized for beautiful and exceptional clothing sourced largely from the USA and Italy, and for featuring pieces you won't find anywhere else in Lakeland. The boutique is owned and operated by sisters Christine Boring and Barbara Boulerice, whose shared vision continues to shape the shop’s identity. This Small Business of the Month distinction is an honor that carries deep significance for the owners. “It is with deepest gratitude to the Chamber and our Customers who recognizing the hard work and dedication this award represents,” Christine Boring shared in her Small Business of the Month interview. “Small businesses are the heart of the community I am sincerely grateful for the recognition and the opportunities it brings.” Community involvement is stitched into the boutique’s story just as closely as fashion. The business donates to 25 nonprofit organizations, offers programs and fashion shows for local groups, and regularly hosts events in the shop. It is also actively engaged in the American Business Women’s Association and P.E.O., reflecting a strong commitment to supporting and uplifting women in the community. Their Chamber membership, they note, has been instrumental in supporting the business along the way. “The Chamber membership has increased business credibility, offered extensive networking opportunities and provided access to valuable resources,” said Boring. At the heart of Bungalow Boutique & Gifts is a guiding philosophy centered on love for their city and care for their customers. “We are The Shop that LOVES Lakeland... Customer service is the way we support our clients. We try to find clothing to make them feel Comfortable, Confident and Chic. They support us, we support the community they live in.” From distinctive fashion to unwavering community spirit, Bungalow Boutique & Gifts has become much more than a boutique. It's now a place where style meets purpose, and where customers are treated like family. As they approach their 10-year milestone, their dedication to Lakeland continues to shine just as brightly as the clothing on their racks. Congratulations again!
Congratulations to Bungalow Boutique and Gifts, our November 2025 Small Business of the Month!
For nearly ten years, Bungalow Boutique & Gifts has been a beloved destination for women’s clothing, accessories, and unique gifts in Lakeland. What began as an effort to revive the closed 1026 Gallery & Marketplace quickly evolved into a thriving boutique known for its exceptional style and heartfelt commitment to customers. The space transformed into Bungalow Boutique & Gifts, a boutique now recognized for beautiful and exceptional clothing sourced largely from the USA and Italy, and for featuring pieces you won't find anywhere else in Lakeland. The boutique is owned and operated by sisters Christine Boring and Barbara Boulerice, whose shared vision continues to shape the shop’s identity.
This Small Business of the Month distinction is an honor that carries deep significance for the owners. “It is with deepest gratitude to the Chamber and our Customers who recognizing the hard work and dedication this award represents,” Christine Boring shared in her Small Business of the Month interview. “Small businesses are the heart of the community I am sincerely grateful for the recognition and the opportunities it brings.”
Community involvement is stitched into the boutique’s story just as closely as fashion. The business donates to 25 nonprofit organizations, offers programs and fashion shows for local groups, and regularly hosts events in the shop. It is also actively engaged in the American Business Women’s Association and P.E.O., reflecting a strong commitment to supporting and uplifting women in the community.
Their Chamber membership, they note, has been instrumental in supporting the business along the way. “The Chamber membership has increased business credibility, offered extensive networking opportunities and provided access to valuable resources,” said Boring.
At the heart of Bungalow Boutique & Gifts is a guiding philosophy centered on love for their city and care for their customers. “We are The Shop that LOVES Lakeland... Customer service is the way we support our clients. We try to find clothing to make them feel Comfortable, Confident and Chic. They support us, we support the community they live in.”
From distinctive fashion to unwavering community spirit, Bungalow Boutique & Gifts has become much more than a boutique. It's now a place where style meets purpose, and where customers are treated like family. As they approach their 10-year milestone, their dedication to Lakeland continues to shine just as brightly as the clothing on their racks.
Congratulations again!