Well...

We didn't win the "America's Best Baby Boutique" Contest but we were honored to be selected to be in the finals.
Thank you to all of you who voted for us (some numerous times!!)
The winner of the contest was a 30,000 sq ft store in California named Goore's - Congrats to them!!

Happy Halloween!!

We hope everyone had a safe and candy filled Halloween!!! If you are wanting to walk off all that extra sugar, pop in to POPIN today...we'll be here 10-4!

Vote for us and win $1,000 shopping spree!

We were contacted last night by The Cradle that we were selected from thousands of entries as one of America's Best Baby Boutiques. After we stopped screaming for joy and jumping up and down we realized what a big deal this is! We need your help...please, please click on the link below to vote for our store and you will be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree.
We wouldn't have POPIN with out you so thank you for all of your support!!!

Christmas stand-outs...

Are you looking for something unique for the little princess in your life to wear to Holiday parties or for festive pictures???
Look no further... she is sure to stand out in any one of these new ensembles just in at POPIN!(Michael Simon Christmas tree dress, Beary Basics corduroy and velvet shift dress, Beary Basics ruffle tunic and cord pants)(close up of detailing on Michael Simon Dress, felt trees with adorable beaded embellishments)

Weekend Forecast...

It's supposed to rain in Jacksonville this weekend...might be a good time to swing by POPIN and pick up a pair of Mary Jane Rain boots!

Bella is wearing them with style during one of her "modeling" sessions, isn't she ADORABLE!!


Wendy, our fabulous in-house photographer, is currently open for a mini photo shoot with your own little model.
Call or email us today about pricing and availability- 904-886-3947

Another home tour..

Today it is Jamie's playroom, designed lovingly for her niece and nephews to have a space to have some fun at her house! Enjoy...

For your most precious gift...

These sweet Kissy Kissy Premier "Baby's First Christmas" hand embroidered outfits and bibs just arrived, call or stop by to get one for your little one today! (the holly embroidered on the footies are the most precious detail ever!!)

10-4 Good Buddies, AKA Jamie's Birthday Dinner

Just thought I would share some of the pics from my little b-day dinner thrown by my awesome friends at the Cheesecake Factory...to say I was spoiled by these beautiful ladies would be an understatement!!! Maybe 32 won't be so bad after all... ~Jamie

October MITI Details

Are you ready for fall? We sure are! This month we will be making "Monster Bags." Your kids can use them as their Halloween treat bag, library bags or toy bags. We will be doing some basic sewing in this class but don't worry if you don't know how...that's what we're here to help with! Details below:When: October 28th 6:30pm

Cost: $25 all supplies included

Sign Up: Give us a call at 904-886-3947 or send us an email at shoppopin@yahoo.com

On a personal note...

When Jamie and I opened POPIN in 2004 we were not fully prepared for everything that we were going to experience. We feel very fortunate to have learned so many things along the way and especially meeting all of the wonderful people we have met. We have a POPIN family and if you are reading this then it probably includes you! We never dreamed that we would form some of the friendships we have just by owning a children's boutique. But, you have touched our lives and we feel connected with you. Each one of you who have encouraged Jamie through her very long, very difficult journey to motherhood...we can't express the words to thank you enough. She has had a month full of emotion, from heartbreak to hope. We aren't going to guess what God has planned but we are going to ask everyone to please keep praying. I know that there will be a happy ending, we just can't control the time frame. We'll let you know more details as we can. Thank you so much!!!

*We are going to skip the Sept. MITI but will continue in Oct...we had so much "stuff" going on this month, time just got away from us. Those of you who pre-pay your spots, your class fee will roll over to October. Thanks!

Hot off the press!!!

Make sure you check out this month's issue of Jacksonville Magazine and Jacksonville Home, we were lucky enough to be featured in both issues....they should hit the newsstands any day now (Jax mag has David Garrard on the cover and Jax Home is the Fall 2008 issue)
Hope you guys have a great weekend!! ~Jamie & Wendy

New, as promised...

Here are some of the adorable new items that have been arriving at POPIN lately...I can't believe that it feels like it's 100 degrees outside and we have so much fall/winter clothing and CHRISTMAS goodies in already - Aahhh, Life In Florida!!

Cute Halloween party wear (or perfect for preschool pics!!):


The most precious smocked outfits for baby's first Thanksgiving:

Stroller blankets that are Totally POPIN!!:
New 3-piece crib set by My Blankee, super luxurious minky velour, Dad's particularly love these sets:

Hooded bath towels by 3 Marthas (available in the cutest prints, our current fav is the preppy gator!)


A Christmas tradition in the making, the Elf on a Shelf...if you don't know about this yet you MUST stop in to pick one up, your kids are going to LOVE this!!!:Enjoy your Wednesday, hope to see you soon!! ~Jamie & Wendy

We're Back, albeit a little broke!!

Vegas was a whirlwind as always, we did lots of shopping, gambling, lounging and eating! Here are a few pics that we managed to get along the way. Our stay at the Wynn was beyond fabulous, we got to see Cher in concert at Caesars, and we found some new cute things at market...enjoy!


Love this shot, you wonder why more people don't write our names exactly as they are pronounced:

Fresh flowers replaced each day by our elevators at the Wynn:

After market we decided to lounge around at the hotel pool, it was like you stepped right into a movie, everything was so spectacular!! On the other side of this cabana bar is the "European" pool (NUDE) We stumbled on that one and almost died!!:Brian tagged along with us on this trip and we were able to show him around our favorite City, we all got dressed up to see Cher and LeReve, two great shows:
Finally, proof that we actually did work during our trip....One of our fun new finds at market: Funky stroller umbrellas that attach to your existing stroller, you guys are going to LOVE the fun patterns we got them in:
Every time you come into POPIN you hear the gorgeous voice of Susie Tallman, she is the talent behind the children CD's that we sell. We were so excited to order her new Christmas CD's and get a quick photo...she is so sweet!!:

Serena & Lily has come out with a ton of great new products, a new organic bedding line, new adult bedding as well as some classically cool new accessories - just stop by the store to check out the new catalog!:
While we were gone we received a ton of new stuff at the shop...I'll post some on that tomorrow, but if you can't wait, come on in and check it out for yourself!! ~Jamie

It's that time again...

...where we head out to Las Vegas for Market!! This trip should be extra exciting because we are staying at Jamie's most favorite hotel in the world, The Wynn!
We hope to find lots of fun stuff for the shop, we'll bring our cameras and show you guys what we found as soon as we return.

Have a great week and say "Hi" to our Mom when you come in POPIN, she'd love to see you!!

Tagged, We're it!

How fun, We have been tagged by our friends at The Vintage-Flea...we are always up for playing along, so here we go....

Here are the rules:
1. Link back to the person who tagged you
2. Mention the rules on your blog
3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. Tag 5 bloggers by linking to them
5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged bloggers blogs letting them know they've been tagged.

Here's our list our unspectacular quirks (Wendy & Jamie combined just to make it a little more interesting):
1. We know every single line to the original Chevy Chase classic "Vacation"
2. We went to see "The Full Monty" together in the theater something like 21 times before it left, we followed the movie until it was only at one theater in Orange Park.
3. We never hold grudges with each other, if we get in a disagreement usually we can't even remember what it was about in twenty minutes or so.
4. Wendy & her husband went with Jamie & her husband on their honeymoon
5. Wendy had never had a Starbucks coffee until last year when Jamie got her hooked.
6. We both hate cleaning and filing which is not a good thing when you run a boutique together.

Now, we will tag the following awesome people:
1. Jenn from Noodle and Lou
2.Liz from Vintage General
3. Jeanie from The Southern Nest
4. Suzanne from Pink Roses
5. Kari & Kijsa

We hope everyone plays along and you go check out their blogs, these are all wonderful people!
Thanks ~ Jamie & Wendy

September Happenings

Just a few reminders about things going on at POPIN in the month of September.

*We will be closed Monday September 1st for the Labor Day holiday. We hope everyone has a great time celebrating with their families.

*Our Clearance area (getting smaller every day) will be 75% off until everything is gone!

*As usual, our Make it/Take it will be the last Tuesday on the month. More details regarding Sept. class will be posted next week.

*Finally we are super excited about:Make sure you let all of the grandparents you know to come on in for some great shopping on September 6th.

Friday Fun

Happy Friday everyone!! I thought I would end the work week with some photos of some of the fun new things that we have been getting in at POPIN lately, hope you enjoy!!

Our stunning new birdcage chandelier (yes, it comes with the cloisonne bird perched on the swing inside) I can think of about 10 places that I need this in my home!!!:


Lots of fun retro baby toys in, these knit hand rattles and old fashioned wooden pull toys:



More prints of our ever popular signature chenille bibs:

Funky picture frames, sure to make any photo "pop":

Our newest product line, Custom monograms decals for your car - how cute will your minivan be with a script monogram on the back (hey, you've gotta work with what you've got!!):

Fall clothing is arriving daily, some classic, some funky, all adorable!!:

More infant playthings, the reverse sides of these cuties has a flexible mirror for baby to oogle:

Stop in and check these goodies out in person. As a reminder, we will be open Saturday 10am-4pm but will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Hope to see you soon!! ~Jamie