Our Story

Hi! We are the Barnes, a small family of four who recently traded the hectic streets of Brooklyn for the sunny, laid-back charm of Pensacola, Florida. Gary, a Pensacola native, is thrilled to return to his roots, and we’re all quickly falling in love with our new home.

Our daughters, Poppy (5) and Coral (2.5), are the heart and soul behind Coral’s Closet. It all started during a car ride when Gary and Poppy brainstormed the idea and decided to name it after Coral, whose closet is indeed bursting with costumes!

We embarked on this adventure to spend more quality time together as a family. Our girls’ endless stream of ideas and insights perfectly align with our vision since they are our ideal audience…

Spending time downtown, we enjoyed coffee, dinners, and strolls, but we noticed a lack of engaging activities for kids. This sparked our dream of creating a magical space where children can play, explore, and let their imaginations soar. At Coral’s Closet, we focus on providing toys that are safe, stimulating, well-made, and environmentally friendly—items that can be treasured and passed down through generations. We also believe play and parties should be stress-free and whimsical, a time where children can effortlessly transition from play to party, all while donning a dragon costume. We are committed to ensuring parents and kids alike enjoy memorable, hassle-free celebrations, no matter the occasion.

We are incredibly excited and honored to join the Pensacola and Palafox communities and can’t wait to meet you all!