POPIN children's boutique

LAST DAY!!!

2009-01-30T17:34:00.002-05:00

POPIN will only be open for one more day!

Saturday January 31st

9:00am-Noon

Entire store 75% off

Cash & Credit* accepted

All Sales are Final

First Come First Serve

*credit cards will be charged a 3% fee

CLOSING SALE NEWS

2009-01-24T08:08:00.001-05:00

Just a quick update to the SALE...we can take credit cards!!! There will be a 3% extra charge on your balance if you use credit cards (so instead of getting 50% off, you will only get 47% off).
Hope to see you here today!

It's time to say goodbye....

2009-01-20T19:56:00.004-05:00

POPIN children's boutique is closing after 4 wonderful years!

Starting this Saturday at 9:00am everything in the store will be 50% off

This sale will only last this weekend and next weekend.

There are no holds and only cash will be excepted. All sales are final.

First come, first serve!

Hours of our final sale are:
Saturday January 24th 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday January 25th 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday January 31st 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday February 1st 9:00am-4:00pm

For directions to our store please see our website: www.shoppopin.com

It has been wonderful knowing each and every one of you, thanks for making the last 4 years fantastic!
Hope to see you this weekend or next to say goodbye!

***Remember Cash ONLY*** ***All Sales are FINAL***

Jamie Walker & Wendy Updegraff

POPIN

Well...

2008-12-08T07:43:00.003-05:00

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!!

2008-11-01T09:14:00.002-05:00

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!

2008-10-28T09:08:00.003-05:00

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...

2008-10-18T09:13:00.005-05:00

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...

2008-10-17T14:33:00.008-05:00

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..

2008-10-17T09:43:00.008-05:00

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...

2008-10-15T15:59:00.006-05:00

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

2008-10-10T16:09:00.008-05:00

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

2008-10-01T12:31:00.002-05:00

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...

2008-09-22T16:21:00.003-05:00

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!!!

2008-09-19T16:43:00.003-05:00

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...

2008-09-17T15:29:00.010-05:00

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!!

2008-09-16T14:24:00.019-05:00

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...

2008-09-07T07:28:00.007-05:00

...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!

2008-09-07T06:49:00.002-05:00

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

2008-08-30T12:36:00.005-05:00

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

2008-08-29T10:31:00.010-05:00

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

It is officially Nie Nie Day

2008-08-28T08:49:00.004-05:00

For those of you that don't know what Nie Nie Day is all about let me explain. Here is the story of one our fellow creative souls/blogger moms as posted on The Stephanie Nielson recovery blog:

"On Saturday, August 16, 2008, Stephanie Nielson was in a plane crash with her husband, Christian Nielson, and his flight instructor, Doug Kinnear, near St. Johns, Arizona. Doug Kinnear passed away soon after arriving at the Maricopa County Hospital.

Christian & Stephanie remain in critical condition at Maricopa Burn Center.  Christian has sustained burns on over 30% of his body.  His wife Stephanie’s body was burned over 80%.  

For the past four years, Stephanie has welcomed us into her charming abode through the NieNie Dialogues. Far from being a product of creative editing, the Nielson’s don’t just shine through the selective lens of a blog. They are ingenuous examples of family devotion, eternal romance, and Christ centered faith. This site is dedicated to their welfare & recovery"

Today has been designated as Nie Nie Day by fellow blogger Design Mom A ton of sites will be holding auctions starting today for all kinds of awesome items and the best part is that all of the money raised will go towards Stephanie and her husbands medical bills which are sure to be astronomical. So today, check out the auctions, bid high bid often!!! I've already started my bidding - don't miss out.

If the auction isn't your thing and you would like to donate to this cause directly you can access the paypal account set up for the family on our blog sidebar.

Crafting Party!

2008-08-27T06:37:00.007-05:00

Last night might have been our best Miti ever! We had such a great group of gals making such fabulous shadow boxes. It even spilled over to the local Chili's afterwards!

Thank you to everyone who has attended one of our Miti's (we love it as much as you do) and to those of you who haven't tried our Make it/Take it you have another chance next month. On the first of every month we will post what that month's Miti will be and the class will be the last Tuesday of the month. We would love to have you join the fun!

Books-A-Million

2008-08-26T16:10:00.008-05:00

We just got in a large shipment of the most awesome books. Wendy and I both personally have a cool book buying addiction and always think that books make the perfect gift! Just some of the titles that arrived are:The UPS man didn't like hauling all of the boxes in the store but I certainly felt like it was Christmastime opening them all up. We are fully stocked with books for kids, parents and grandparents so come in and browse around!! ~Jamie

All is well at POPIN!

2008-08-25T15:31:00.002-05:00

Other than tons of rain we survived Fay pretty well, we opened back up Saturday and were so glad to see that all of you were as ready to get out of the house as we were... I managed to get a pic of one of our cutest visitors as his mommy was trying on one of our new market slings (once she saw his grin she couldn't resist getting the sling!!)

Our Lingering Tropical Storm...

2008-08-22T06:27:00.002-05:00

Well...Fay just won't go away. We will be closed again today (the Mayor of Jacksonville pretty much told everyone to stay home for safety reasons) Schools are obviously closed again today. I just heard on the news that about 65,000 homes are without power now - we had a pretty hard hitting night but we do have power and everyone is safe so I just wanted to post an update for you guys. We've had tons of rain (my grass looks like a lake) and strong winds (trees are bending sideways) But, from the sounds of the forecast tomorrow, will be wet but I should be able to open up the store (so if you are dying to get out of the house, call us first just to check 886-3947, but I'd love to see you!!) ~Jamie

Forcast Fay

2008-08-20T11:04:00.004-05:00

At the minute POPIN seems to be directly where Fay is going to hit, it is raining really hard right now and the wind is picking up (can change any minute though!!). As a precaution, Duval County schools are closed today and tomorrow. From the sounds of the forcasts the main brunt of the storm will hit early Thursday morning...we will be hunkering down and closing shop around 3pm today and most likely will be closed tomorrow. We hope everyone stays safe and makes it through the storm with little damage! We will post any updates here on the blog (provided we have power) ~Jamie & Wendy

Dine in Style

2008-08-14T10:28:00.006-05:00

Here are a couple of shots of the fabulous dining room Jamie designed at her house. No matter how old you are, you always feel like a kid in a candy store in here! Bon Appetit!

August MITI Details & Sign Ups

2008-08-01T15:12:00.003-05:00

We had such a blast at our July Make it/Take it I couldn't wait to get the sign up list going for the August class. This month we are making a shadow box using one of your own photographs. (There is a piece of glass in the front of the shadow box so it was a little difficult to photograph because of the glare but it will be in the store if you want to stop by and see it.)What: My Wonderful Family Shadow Box

When: Tuesday August 26th 6:30pm

Cost: $25 (all materials are included except for your photo)

Sign Up: call us at 904-886-3947 or email us at shoppopin@yahoo.com and we will explain the details for the required photograph.

Simply Gorgeous.

2008-08-01T14:28:00.007-05:00

Just in to the shop... Serena and Lily's new line of stunning gifts, the ever popular Market Slings (shown here in Grass/Marigold) and the precious take-me-home newborn sets.... if these don't make you want a baby nothing will!!!

Quick Crafty Ladies

2008-07-30T09:32:00.008-05:00

Last night we held our monthly Make-it-take-it class... and I must say we had a very advanced group of women! They sped through the memory board construction leaving plenty of time to chit-chat, feast on the Red Velvet truffles, pink Macaroons (made by the super talented Rosalyn-Sue!), Dark chocolate cappuccinos, wine, and of course shopping!!

We will post the sign up for the August class on Friday here on the blog...stay tuned!

Locks of Love!

2008-07-24T12:03:00.005-05:00

Yes...we live in Florida
Yes... it is 100% humidity all the time
and Yes...this is what Jamie did this morning:

You'll just have to come in the store to see the front... :)

We're neutral!

2008-07-23T09:57:00.005-05:00

We won't bombard you with our own political views but when we saw this cute little onesie/burp cloth set we figured we would play it neutral:Check out these other hilarious sets:Now we will show you a little bit of our personal style...laminated vintage bibs...it just doesn't get any cuter than this!

New Toddler Sizes in Zutano

2008-07-22T13:49:00.005-05:00

We are so excited to be carrying one of our favorite brands, Zutano, in toddler sizes 2T-4T.
It has the same great feel as the infant with hip little details to make it super special for your toddler. Also, don't forget to shop our clearance clothing...it's going fast!

*******just a quick edit: I bought one of the new toddler Zutano for my daughter who wears a 6T and the 4T fit her just fine....those of you loyal Zutano buyers know that the infant sizes run large so I just wanted you to know that the toddler sizes also run large.

THE clothing SALE

2008-07-21T09:14:00.005-05:00

OK, it's that time of year! We have to make room for all of the fall clothing that is coming in in huge boxes. So come in, stock up and enjoy the fantastic savings of 50% off all clothing (excluding layette and zutano).

VIP experience

2008-07-21T07:59:00.014-05:00

Hey Y'all, Have you missed me around the shop lately? Well...I have had a once in a lifetime experience these past few days that I just have to share. I was invited by my sweet friend Jeanie to go with her to Paula Deen's house for three days of filming a Christmas TV Special. You see, Jeanie was selected from thousands of women to be on the Paula Deen Christmas Cookie Special, she was to bake one of her favorite Christmas cookie recipes with Paula (Peppermint Sugar Cookies - um, yeah..they were DELICIOUS!!) The special was being filmed two days at Paula's house and the third was at The Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah. I tagged along which meant I hung out with the crew on the second floor of Paula's house for about 17 hours and got to meet some of the sweetest people while I was there. There were two other ladies that were selected to be on the special, Christy and Susan. Christy is the publisher for an awesome Southern Family magazine called Belles and Beaus, and Susan, ironically enough, works for an adoption services center in Alabama. Paula herself was very spunky and sweet as sugar, and her production crew (head up by the infamous Gordon Elliot) were so fun. I also got to meet Jamie and Bobby Deen (cute as can be!) BUT - being that I am not much of a chef myself (although I am going to attempt this recipe for the gals at our MITI) the BEST part of the trip for me was the surprise that David Bromstad of HGTV's Design Star/Color Splash was flying in on Day 2 for the special to show Paula how to decorate the cookies they baked for gift giving. I was over the moon excited, I tried to explain to the other girls who he was...it wasn't until they saw him in person that they understood what I was going on about... :) He was sweeter and cuter (if possible) in person than he is on his show and was so down to earth. We got to chat about what it was really like behind the scenes on Design Star and what you really need to do to win, so basically I'm all set to enter now! (haha, with the way I break out in hives I could never be a TV star!!) Here are some of the pics we took along the way, it was such a great experience!!!

Paula's home kitchen...

A gorgeous built-in in Paula's kitchen...

Bobby and some of the crew...

Jeanie's famous peppermint cookies...

Susan with Paula's husband Michael....

Jeanie and Gordon...

My favorite shot, me and David... my Mom says
we look like we could be brother and sister, I was
thinking it would make a great Christmas card photo!!!

a gratuitous shot of David from behind....

Christy and Jeanie....

The special should start airing on the Food Network right after Thanksgiving so stay tuned...you might just see someone you know on TV!! ~Jamie

what a whirlwind!

2008-07-15T09:58:00.010-05:00

We are back from market...and very exhausted! We were super excited with all of the great finds and the wonderful people we met in Atlanta. I was able to sneak a few shots of market but there are security guards everywhere so I didn't get too many:
This is building 3 , the smallest of the 3 buildings...yes our feet hurt something fierce!

The hardest part of market for Jamie and I is getting to see all of the wonderful and super talented artists booths that are there whose products are perfect for us, not so much for our store...One of the most amazing booths in all of Atlanta is the Goldbug Studios booth. Ashley Carter's talent is almost indescribable. Just looking at all of her crowns and goodies was pure eye candy.

One of the highlights of our trip (besides dropping a lot of $$$) was meeting up with our fellow shop owner "sisters." Deb always provides us with great insight and ideas. It is always nice to share stories and learn from other gals just like you. Below is our favorite florist to the stars, check out Carole's great website and stop by for one of her huge events if you live in the Foxborough, MA area!

ATL Here We Come!!

2008-07-12T14:00:00.009-05:00

It is time for us to head up to Atlanta to go to market again...
These trips are the BEST yet also most STRESSFUL part of owning a store :)

During this visit we will be planning/buying what we will fill POPIN with for you all in the Fall, the ideas we have so far are very exciting....Santa should be able to fill all the good little boys and girls stockings with ease!

We'll make sure to take as many pics as we can (cameras aren't allowed in market but we always manage so sneak some good shots)

While we are at market we will be meeting up with Deb from Curious Sofa and with some of our other favorite Proprietresses once again to talk shop & such, should be a good time.
See ya next week!! ~J

One of our favorites...

2008-07-10T14:13:00.004-05:00

The perfect shower gift just got even cuter! Stop in to see the new designs of our diaper caddies (the Pink Bird print and the Sea Turtle prints are our favs) They are great for keeping the necessities close to you no matter what room in the house you are in.

And the winner is....

2008-07-08T09:00:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to Beverly Kaufman of Jacksonville! Her name was drawn from hundreds of raffle tickets last night to win the free photography session from the very talented BrookeImages. We can't wait to see those photos!

Happy Independence Day!

2008-07-04T16:12:00.004-05:00

Hope you all are enjoying the 4th with your families in this great country
God Bless the USA!

*POPIN is closed July 4th, but we will re-open Saturday at 10am ~ See you then!*

Yet another visitor...

2008-07-03T19:54:00.006-05:00

WOW, today was a busy day at POPIN - Thank You to all of you that came in - it was overwhelming!

We had another special out of town guest in our store today who came bearing gifts, the super talented Rosalyn-Sue of The Little Bluebird Diaries, she brought us this goodie with the sweetest note..We met Rosalyn-Sue a while ago, she was an avid blog reader of ours and decided to make a trip to come into the shop, it's always fun to meet like-minded people. Today she and her family were in town and I was fortunate enough to visit with her again, we got to talk about Silver Bella and our Make-it-take-it's (which she is going to travel back to Jax to attend...we are so lucky!) ~J

Our little Visitor...

2008-07-03T13:57:00.005-05:00

We had the sweetest visitors in the shop today, Miss Jenn and her sweet son Grant came in all the way from Georgia, we'll post more pics soon... but check him out, he has stolen Jamie's heart completely!!! added 7/22 - here's a group shot Grant, Jamie, Wendy, Jenn, & Jeanie

July MITI is now full

2008-07-03T11:23:00.002-05:00

WOW, that didn't take long! The July Make it/Take it is now full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, give us a call at 904-886-3947.

Free Photography Session

2008-07-01T09:06:00.003-05:00

We are super excited to have another great raffle with a priceless prize. For every $20 you spend at POPIN you will receive a raffle ticket for a free photography session with Brooke Images. The Raffle drawing will be held Monday July 7th at 6:00pm. (You do not have to be present to win.)

July MITI

2008-07-01T08:58:00.004-05:00

OK, you have waited very patiently and finally we are ready to start our MITIs (Make it/Take it) up again.
Here is the scoop for the July class:

What: Memory Magnet BoardThis magnet board would be perfect in any room of the house. Use it to hold photos or messages.

When: July 29th 6:30pm

Where: POPIN 13820 Old St. Augustine Rd. #213 (next to Panera)

Cost: $25 per person (includes all materials & snacks)

Contact info: you can call us at 904-886-3947 or email us at shoppopin@yahoo.com
You are considered registered for the class when payment is received.
There are a limited number of spots so sign up for yours today!
We can't wait to see you here.

Almost Time...

2008-06-30T09:24:00.006-05:00

Tomorrow starts our big sale, for those of you that did not receive our newsletter...the sale is on all of our clothing in the store

(3 month to 4T)- it is all 25% off July 1st - July 5th!

We open at 10am tomorrow morning, so if you have had your eye on some special outfits then you should get here right away!

We hope to see you all there ~Jamie & Wendy

PS: Preston is feeling better, he is home from the hospital and it is looking like he may have a strange case of Mono instead of Kawasaki Disease... Your prayers must be working!!!

Say a little Prayer...

2008-06-26T12:31:00.004-05:00

Wendy's son Preston has been sick for some time now with a myriad of symptoms. The doctors have had him on super strong antibiotics but nothing has worked.
Today she took him to a specialist and they think they are diagnosing him with Kawasaki Disease.
He has been admitted into Wolfson's Childrens Hospital where he has to undergo more tests as potentially a 12 hour intravenous procedure.
We'll keep you guys posted, right now he is in good spirits but just keep the family in your prayers.

What We've Been Up To...

2008-06-25T16:05:00.005-05:00

We've been a little busy... let's see, what's first?...

This past weekend we undertook yet another floor move, painted 4 out of our 6 rooms... got in new furniture & bedding... and spruced things up a bit. We worked a total of 25.5 hours in a day and a half and were TOTALLY exhausted come Monday morning, but so far the customer reactions to the changes have made it completely worth all the hard work. (see the website for some pics...more to come soon)

On top of that, we have re-designed our website and have added more info and less products (you guys will just have to come in to the store to see all of our fun finds!) We are going to start up the MITI's again in July...more details coming on the 1st...but the new website has a calender of events so you'll always know what's going on when (or you can always keep checking the blog)

Lastly, Jamie's home study was completed so now she's ready and waiting for some sweet child to adopt...things are moving in the right direction at least.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements...we're working on all kinds of stuff now...of course you'll be the first to know! ~Jamie & Wendy

Blog Slack!

2008-06-12T13:38:00.006-05:00

Sorry we have been away from the blog for a while (thank you so much for all of your emails requesting more blogs, it's nice to know that you read us). Honestly, we have been busy getting in new merchandise and planning our next big floor move. Here is a sneak peek at some of the new stuff...big bro/big sis table:These cream filled lollipops are to die for (of course we had to taste test them when they came in).

We also just received a big shipment of toys and games to help you get through summer with the kids at home:Finally, we wanted to let everyone know about our new SALE hall. Come and find great bargins in the back of the store. Making room for new merchandise means great deals for you! Hurry, first come-first serve.

New Item Friday

2008-05-23T10:37:00.006-05:00

POPIN is proud to announce that we now carry Serena & Lily in the store!
Today's new item comes from their new gift line, Initial Pillows:This is the perfect item to add that little something special to a bed or chair. We have most initials in the store ready to go home with you today! Retail Price $66.00

Gift Idea Thursday

2008-05-22T09:20:00.005-05:00

Just found out your pregnant? Here is a great way to let your mom know...One of the most hilarious books I have ever read, the Granny Diaries and an Expectant Grandma pin will let your mom know that she is about to have someone to spoil!

Corners of our home Wednesday

2008-05-21T10:02:00.009-05:00

Welcome to Bella's Room (she was 18 months when she moved into this room...she is now 4).

A welcoming mermaid hanging on the door to her room.

Bratt Decor makes a beautiful scalloped twin bed! We decided to go ahead and get her furniture in lavender. It's different and really draws your eye to the furniture. The bedding is custom Mudge & Molly. The bed skirt is a layered lavender shimmering organza over a ruffled white skirt (kinda reminds me of a mermaid's tail).

My favorite item in her whole room is this custom pillow by Jamie Haylee. It was made in the likeness of Bella at the time.

The curtain panels and the paint were taken directly from the inspiration pictures found in a BH&G magazine (see yesterday's post). All of the sewing and painting Wendy did (with help from her Mom and husband). The 3D glitter sea creatures hang in the corner where Bella's toy box is for a touch of whimsy.

There was some extra paint left over from the wall so it went on this terra cotta pot to mimic the pattern on the walls.

Another project Wendy did to bring in small touches of hot pink. These were plain white frames purchased at a discount store. She covered the mat in scrapbook paper and painted the frames to match.

Some finishing touches of stacked fabric covered hat boxes and wooden letters to spell Mermaids (remember that the letters don't always have to spell out your child's name).

Inspiration Tuesday

2008-05-20T09:45:00.005-05:00

This post is going to tie into tomorrow's post (Corner of our homes Wednesday). Lot's of our inspiration comes from looking over every magazine out there. Many years ago BH&G put out quite a few Children's room issues (we have them all in our custom area for anyone who would like to browse through them). Don't be afraid to bring in a picture or a group of pictures (not necessarily of the same room) of things that catch your eye. We will work with you to create an original room using elements you have found that you like.
This one in particular struck a cord with Wendy when she was buying her current house in 2004. Trying to decide how to decorate her daughter's big-girl room, when she saw this picture...it was all over! Bella is not a really girly- girl (i.e. not too much pink) and loves the ocean. Her favorite color is purple too. The painted treatment on the walls is whimsical and gives a sense of motion. The fabric is by Laura Ashley and although it has mermaids on it, the whole room isn't over the top "themed." Lot's of colorful fabric, painted furniture and home-made touches make this a great choice for a nursery. If you can't tell...we LOVE color (and kids do too)!!!

Coupon Monday

2008-05-20T09:44:00.003-05:00

A little fine print: yes, you have to print and bring in the coupon to use it. There are no exclusions but only valid for the dates on the coupon.

Just click on the coupon below to bring up in a printable screen.

New Item Friday

2008-05-16T09:21:00.005-05:00

There are very few actual new products in the baby industry that we get really excited about, sure there are a lot of cute things that we adore, but as far as a really GREAT product that we feel that every single customer will want to purchase, well those don't come along everyday.

We just received one of these exciting products in the store... they are adorable and completely functional size rings for your little one's closet. We've all seen the cheap looking round plastic size rings that you get through basic catalogs, but these are different and SO MUCH BETTER!! Here's why... they can be hung on your standard hang bar OR the wire closet systems that the majority of us have in our closets... the sizing label sticks out to the side so it is easy to locate no matter how many clothes are hanging...the set of 5 comes with pre-printed labels (newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, Dresses, Jammies, Onesies, Sweaters, Jackets, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) which all can be easily removed to switch out when necessary. They also provide 4 blank labels in case you need a category not provided.

I don't know of anyone that wouldn't appreciate a little organization in their closets! The best part is that they come in four fun colors (pink, blue, green, and yellow - all with cute white polka dots)

They are $25 per set and will certainly go fast, feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call if you need a set today!

Gift Idea Thursday

2008-05-15T12:51:00.003-05:00

For the little golfer (0-12 months) ...a Bailey Boys John-John, a custom burp cloth and matching box of 6 pair of Trumpette golf socks. What a great present this would be for a newborn or a Dad-to-be on Father's Day (June 15th). Retail for 3 pieces is $86.50

Corners of our Homes Wednesday

2008-05-14T15:01:00.011-05:00

It's been so busy around the shop today that we've barely gotten time to post, but we know so many of you look forward to the Wednesday photos we figured it would be better to get some up than none at all! Here are some shots from Jamie's guest (or kids) bathroom....
(as always just click to see larger)

The walls are papered with a kitchy Florida Map wallpaper by Waverly
(unfortunately Jamie's color-way is discontinued)
Fun beach accessories add to the whimsical feel....

The space is so small it was hard to get good pics of the shower & chandelier...we'll try to add those later. Hope you guys enjoy!

Baby Shower for Baby K

2008-05-13T14:22:00.007-05:00

Yesterday we had the pleasure of throwing a baby shower for one of our favorite customers/friends. We had it at Buca di Beppo in the Pope's Room (hence the Pope's picture in some of the backgrounds). Thought you might enjoy the pics...We made Heather a diaper cake that was used as the center piece of the table too. Baby K should be here in a few more weeks.The Mom-to-be loves cupcakes so we made sure everyone had their own to take home.
A memento for everyone to sign.
Congratulations Heather, can't wait to meet him!

Inspiration Tuesday

2008-05-13T14:08:00.005-05:00

This playroom is one of my all time favorites! Perfect for those rainy days or the too hot days we have here in Florida! They used the theme of weather and brought in bright colors and fun accessories. Check out the rain boots that hold writing supplies on the wall. You can purchase a piece of artificial turf at your local hardware store and bind it with cute ric rac trim (hand sew some bright flowers for an added touch) for a fun rug. Adding your child's artwork in their own room is a great way for them to show off their most recent masterpiece that can be changed out as often as they like. Finish it off with a great (and easy) paint treatment and some child size chairs and you have a play room that they won't want to leave!

Coupon Monday

2008-05-12T10:33:00.001-05:00

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-10T14:33:00.003-05:00

Wishing you all a very Happy Mother's Day!

New Item Friday

2008-05-09T10:57:00.005-05:00

The cute little boxes of Trumpette socks are one of the most popular items we sell (you know, the Mary Jane socks and Johnnies). Well, we just received the new style of Princess socks. They are so sweet, each sock has little gold crowns woven into the pastel cotton colors. These won't last long (we never can keep our Trumpettes for long) Six pair of socks per box, $26.50

Gift Idea Thursday

2008-05-08T09:54:00.006-05:00

Nothing is more well received than a personalized gift, for the simple reasons that everyone loves to see their name and it shows that you took some time in picking out the perfect item.

Our gift idea for today are these FABULOUS hand-painted star pillows by one of Jamie's good friends, the oh-so-talented Holly of Twinkabella. She hand paints the recipients name and embellishes the pillows with glitter and flowers, something that any little girl would want to keep for a lifetime. You also have the option of adding a ribbon tie to the pillow so it can hang on the wall or perhaps on a closet door knob (just in case the toddler bed isn't the ideal place for such a stunning piece of art) They measure 16"x16". Call us to order yours today, these personalized beauties take about 6 weeks to arrive and are $88.

Corners of Our Home Wednesday

2008-05-07T11:35:00.016-05:00

Today's tour is more of Jamie's home... These photos are from her family room which is done in warm tones of blues/greens/reds and golds. (you can click on any of the photos to see larger)

An eclectic mix of throw pillows on her sectional sofa....

Some fun accessories to keep it light on her sofa table....

A view of the mantel which holds an assortment of greenery and an antique window pane...

Probably the most asked about feature in Jamie's home, her fireplace surround. When Jamie moved into this house the mantel was "builder white" and the surround was made of ceramic tiles that clashed with the vibrant yellow walls. Jamie simple used embossed wallpaper to cover the tiles and painted the entire surface a medium brown. Then she used a crackle paint medium to apply a "cracked" black over the brown giving the look of an antique wood carved mantel piece... all for under $50 bucks!...

An overall shot of the fireplace...

Here is her entertainment center (one of the first pieces of furniture that Jamie and Brian purchased as a couple) It holds the couple's main TV, some sentimental family photos as well as some of Jamie's collection of funky bird houses...

A view of the sectional sofa that was custom made in a sea green/blue tweed fabric to bring out the colors in the area rug. Jamie was lucky enough to get the gold chenille ottoman when her parents moved and it is one of her favorite furniture pieces...

The home's floor plan is very open, so the kitchen opens into the family room. Here is a shot of the couple's eat-in kitchen. A mosaic table and iron chairs sit under a Lt. Moses Willard chandelier. Three very large candle sticks sit in the corner and are lit for romantic diners. The show stopper is the painting hung on the wall (over 6 ft tall) Knowing Jamie's love of "big" art, Brian purchase the "Serenity" painting for Jamie as a gift for their 5 year anniversary...
Venetian masks that the couple got in Italy while on their honeymoon hang above the back french doors...

A photo of the hallway leading to the family room, a highly distressed dresser holds all of their daily "stuff"...

Hope you enjoy!!

Inspiration Tuesday

2008-05-06T09:36:00.005-05:00

Today's inspiration room is a mixture of colors and textures and patterns and of course - WE LOVE THAT!! Without being too pink or too floral this room still manages to ooze femininity. The first thing about this room that we noticed was the awesome painted ceiling. (I wish so much that my house had flat ceilings like these, I would undoubtedly do a cool paint treatment such as this blue gingham) The curtain panels were given a little more whimsy with the scalloped edges, a little detail that makes the room oh so girly! Simple bed linens provide a neutral backdrop for lots of fun throw pillows on the iron daybed. The finishing touch is the painted floral chandelier and vintage accessories. Timeless and Inspiring!! ~J

Coupon Monday

2008-05-05T10:05:00.006-05:00

New Item Friday

2008-05-02T14:06:00.006-05:00

We all know the main people to spoil the babies are the Grandparents...well now there is a keepsake book just for them to document all of their fun memories too! These Photo Journals just arrived and include 48 pages to record memories, 2 keepsake pockets to hold special mementos, as well as photo sleeves for 20 4"x6" photos of the little one. What a great idea for a Mother's day gift or maybe it could be a special gift to give to parents to let them know they are becoming Grandparents. Some of my favorite pages in the journal are the pages that compare what the Grandparent liked as a child to the likes of the Grandchild, also there is a space for the Grandparent to list a few things the baby might not know about their Mom and Dad! ~ $20.00

Gift Idea Thursday

2008-05-01T16:12:00.005-05:00

A Fireman Growth chart by Eeboo with coordinating fire truck flatware would make a perfect first birthday gift for that special little boy! Total gift price $30.50.

Corners of our Home Wednesday

2008-04-30T13:46:00.015-05:00

Today's photos are from the adopted child-to-be's room at Jamie's house. While going through the Foster/Adoption process Brian & Jamie were told that they needed to have a room ready for the age/gender of child that they are looking to adopt (Girl, age 0-4). Well, that was all Jamie need to hear to get her design juices flowing. With the chances of them getting a newborn being pretty slim she decided to start with a twin bed setup and add a crib later if needed. The inspiration for this colorful room started with a simple fabric sample from our friend Jennifer Paganelli's Girlfriends line called "Nicole". (see the Nicole fabric as the king sham on the bed) A large green Houndstooth fabric was made into a twin hugger and a ruffled bedskirt was custom made from Michael Miller fabric. The wall colors were next, this is one of Jamie's favorite color combinations (red and pink) and horizontal stripes seemed a funky choice to combine the two. POPIN's decorative painter Tricia tackled the stripes and they turned out great! (just click on photos to see larger...)
Wall cards by Eeboo and a myhaven chest...
A reading corner has a Little Castle Glider in an unexpected yellow plaid, a shelf with collector dolls that Jamie bought at Henri Bendel and some Oopsy Daisy art...
A close up of the Nicole fabric made into cute pinch pleat curtains by Jamie's mom...
no little girl's room is complete without a chandelier...
A custom made frame with the quote: "Delight in the Beauty that surrounds you... Dwell in possibility"

The room is still a work in progress, as is the LONG crazy adoption process....but for now at least someone is getting good use out of it.....
Hope you enjoy!!

Inspiration Tuesday

2008-04-29T14:20:00.005-05:00

WOW - I totally want this room. I love the use of red for a girls room. Custom bunk beds with floral painting - So inspiring!

Coupon Monday

2008-04-28T11:58:00.002-05:00

New Item Friday

2008-04-25T08:51:00.004-05:00

We are now carrying boys clothing up to 4T....no, not John John's.... cool casual resort wear that even Dad will love! The polo tops have a "layered" look that is so hip when paired with the preppy plaid shorts. These two piece sets come in 5 different color-ways and for only $30.00 per set you can afford to buy one of each!!! (available in 2T-4T)

Gift Idea Thursday!

2008-04-24T08:52:00.004-05:00

Today's gift idea is for the little girl's birthday party! A custom monogrammed apron with a super fun game of Tea Party should delight any little girl from ages 3-6. Throw in a favorite child friendly recipe in the card and you are set! Retail price $40.50

Corners Of Our Home Wednesday

2008-04-23T12:56:00.011-05:00

Here are some photos of Jamie's Master bedroom. Her style is very eclectic, sort of vintage-modern. She always embraces color (of course) with black thrown in to ground the space. The walls are painted a bright cream color (Queen Anne's Lace - Lowes) to be a neutral backdrop for her unique accessories....

A cozy sitting area makes the large room feel a lot more intimate, perfect for enjoying morning coffee together!...
Jamie's side table holds a sentimental wedding picture, a funky harlequin lamp, a wish journal that Jamie made at Silver Bella and some cute blooms...
On Brian's side table you can see the silhouettes that Jamie had made during a trip to Paris (Brian's lamp has his silhouette and Jamie's lamp has hers) A embellished wire dress form adds height to a bare corner...
Little fun vignettes are set up all over the room with items that are special to the couple, here is a stuffed squirrel which reminds them of their favorite thing to do while in Boston... feeding the squirrels in Boston Common....
An unexpected addition to a master bedroom are these hanging mobiles made by the super talented Alicia Paulson....
A collection of Tracy Porter bedding and Anthropologie pillows are what tie all of the colors together...
A vintage find at a local antique store, this hanging shelf holds Jamie's every changing collections...
One of her collections is French postcards, these were found at the Saint-Ouen flea market in Paris...

Hope you enjoy!

Inspiration Tuesday

2008-04-22T15:30:00.006-05:00

Today's inspiration is a nursery wall done by a couple in New York. It only cost them $86 to do and look at how it transformed the walls in this gender neutral nursery. They used a projector to project a photocopy of their fabric choice onto the walls, then outlined the images and filled them in with paint - how inspiring!! We even love that they weren't afraid to mix it up a little and add the skulls in with the ladybug, so hip! To read more about it click here.

Coupon Monday!

2008-04-21T09:09:00.002-05:00

New Item Friday

2008-04-18T09:09:00.002-05:00

As seen in celebrity nurseries like Jennie Garth, Brooke Burke, Josh Turner and our local favorite David Gerrard! Choose from 42 different colors of ribbon for these large hanging letters (9"-12"). Spell out a name or try a cute saying (Brooke Burke spelled out Sweet Dreams)! Hang them from either star pegs or flower pegs for a real show stopper. Retail price $18.00 each

Gift Idea Thursday!

2008-04-17T09:00:00.003-05:00

Today's gift idea is for new animal lover! Pair a Mix-n-match Zutano outfit with matching crocheted animal booties and you have the perfect gift! Bright colors, soft fabric and coordinating shoes are always a winning combination. Retail price for each set is $64.50 and $66.00

Corners of our Home Wednesday

2008-04-16T09:10:00.003-05:00

This is Preston's room (Wendy's son). He is 8 years old and choose a pirate theme for his room. First we started with a solid teal paint on the walls then added afaux finish on top by mixing glaze with a darker shade of blue and color washed (the easiest form of faux finish because it doesn't have to be perfect) the walls for the illusion of water. Custom bedding by Mudge & Molly is bright and cheerful. We chose painted furniture by Bratt Decor in Navy as this will transition with him into his teens. The wooden letters that spell out "A pirates life for me" are removable in case we ever change themes. We added some unique touches like a vintage trophy and globe bedside lamp. Putting the bed at an angle creates a couple of different play niches. The glider from his nursery easily transitions into his big boy room for a place for him to enjoy reading. I really think the art around the room just makes it. Again, pieces that were chosen will grow with him for years. The most important thing about his room is that he had a say in it. He spends a lot of time here and I wanted it to be a place that reflects his unique personality.

Inspiration Tuesday!

2008-04-15T09:11:00.002-05:00

Big Boy Room

Our inspiration today comes from this photo from Southern Living Magazine. Bunk Beds are a great furniture choice for a little boys room! Timeless shades of red and blue make this room really "pop." We love how they brought in both old and new furniture, didn't stick to the norm and brought the bunk beds off the side wall, and weren't afraid to mix it up a little. Little tricks like having a hugger on the bed verses a duvet can make a messy boy's room appear more crisp and tailored. The window treatments are adorable and very easy to duplicate. Start with some coordinating fabric pennants and add in a couple of vintage pennants (maybe from Mom or Dad's Alma mater). Notice that they used a rug on carpet...something we always suggest to our clients (don't be afraid), it adds a punch of color in a sea of neutral. Local antique stores or small boutiques (like POPIN) are a great source to find that unique accessory, you've got to think outside the box!

Coupon Monday!

2008-04-14T09:07:00.005-05:00

A little fine print: yes, you have to print and bring in the coupon to use it. There are no exclusions but only valid for the dates on the coupon and on in store purchases.

Just click on the coupon below to bring up in a printable screen. Happy Monday!

New Item Friday

2008-04-11T11:14:00.004-05:00

Meet Theodore...aka "Teddy"

A keepsake item baby will never forget. Even the big kids think he is pretty cool! He measures 16" seated and has the softest fur you will ever feel. Have him adorn the top of an armoire or seated in a glider keeping watch over your little one.
Bonus- the ivory satin ribbon can be monogrammed with the name or date of birth.
~$49.95

Gift Idea Thursdays

2008-04-10T12:27:00.006-05:00

We get asked all the time about ideas we have for decorating and gifts so we are adopting a new format for our POPIN blog that we hope helps you out a little. Here is the schedule of posts we have decided on (and we are going to do our best to be faithful bloggers!):
Monday- Coupon Day! We will have a coupon you can print good for that week.
Tuesday- Inspiration Day! We will post and discuss pictures of well designed rooms and how you can achieve similar looks.
Wednesday- Corners of our homes Day! A glimpse into our homes and our personal style.
Thursday- Gift Idea Day! We will be bringing you an idea for the perfect gift.
Friday- New Items Day! We'll show you what new and exciting products we received this week.
We hope you enjoy and please email us if you have any ideas you'd like us to feature~

Thursday- Gift Idea Day!
Today's gift idea is for your upcoming baby shower.
We constantly hear from Mom's that the ultimate receiving blanket is the favorite item received as a gift. We paired the blanket with a set of matching burp cloths, a soft my blankee for the little one and a squeaky cookie cutter animal. We believe that you really achieve a "wow" factor when you coordinate your gift by color and/or theme. We've shown above the combo for girl, boy or neutral. Your total price would be $86.50 and (no matter how swollen her feet are) your gift will certainly bring a smile to the Mom-to-be.

A Fresh Perspective

2008-04-02T13:10:00.007-05:00

With all of the fun spring merchandise coming in we decided that it was once again time for a FLOOR MOVE! Here are some pics (courtesy of Wendy & her fancy new camera) of some of our favorite spots in the store - Even our staple items are looking rather fabulous. Come in and check it out!

Lets hear it for the Boys!!

2008-03-29T10:55:00.006-05:00

We are always criticized for having more cute girl stuff than boy stuff. Every time Wendy and I hear that from customers we get a good laugh, in reality our store is almost exactly 50/50 girl to boy ratio, it seems that people's eyes naturally go towards the pink and frilly.
Well, today's post is all about the boys...we just got in these ultra cool flatware sets...for only $11.00 they might just help get some of the boys noticed after all!! ~J

Friday Movie Review by Jamie

2008-03-28T11:58:00.003-05:00

If you are looking for a feel-good movie to rent this weekend you should definitely consider "August Rush". We had a recommendation to watch this movie from a couple in our Adoption classes, they said it was very relevant to what we were learning and that we would probably love it. I had never heard about it and it was already on DVD so I was a little skeptical but with nothing to do one evening we decided to rent it. By the end of the movie I don't think there was a dry eye in our living room. It is a very inspirational movie about an amazingly talented little boy trying to find his birth parents. Robin Williams is in the movie playing a very different role from his usual movies, and to me it was kind of refreshing. Keri Russell (aka Felicity) is one of the main stars too, my pay-per-view didn't list her in the cast which I though was really odd. She does a good job. Anyways, I highly recommend the film...if you are looking for something to watch (PG rated)...it is worth the rental price!

I have a thing for Storks...

2008-03-25T13:30:00.003-05:00

I have been collecting Storks for a while now (I think it started when Brian and I started trying to have kids) It seems like a silly collection now that we have been unsuccessful (baby-wise) although the adoption process is coming along nicely... more on that later.... Anyways, we received these baby pillows in the shop today that I AM IN LOVE WITH!!! Aren't they just the sweetest little gift? ~J

Let's Go Swimming

2008-03-20T14:57:00.004-05:00

Not only do we have the cutest selection of spring clothing and shoes in the store right now, we just got in the sassiest swimsuits EVER! These are two piece sets that have the one piece look so they are sure to fit even the longest torsos. Our first shipment contained sizes 12m through 4T and they start at only $33. With polka dots, ruffles, and flowers she is sure to be the jewel of the pool!

Girly Girls

2008-03-14T14:16:00.006-05:00

Spring merchandise is coming in by the box loads and today it was all about the Girls!! There seemed to be a theme....first we received these adorable books:
Then we got the most fabulous assortment of bows and headbands you could ever imagine! We have coordinating bows for any outfit a girl could have (no matter the age... itty bitty bows are back in stock!) Check out these ultra cool headbands: (modeled by my new little friend, Reagan)

Yes, I'll admit, I want one in every color combo! Lastly a box full of the cutest Baily Boys dresses, short sets and bubbles
Watch out Dads, having a girl can be dangerous! ~ J

Just honest to goodness Goodness

2008-03-12T14:27:00.006-05:00

Too cute summer hats have just arrived!
Also, all Easter clothing and decor is 20% off

Bless this baby

2008-03-07T17:28:00.005-05:00

The sweetest items just arrived in the store, perfect for a shower gift or baptism, they are Blessing Rings. How they work, you simply add all of the cards and well wishes that you receive to the ribbons on the rings by punching a hole in the upper left corner of each card and tying them on. Then place the Blessing Ring on a doorknob and continue to add your blessings over the years. What a cherished keepsake this will be!

It's Grandparents Day at POPIN

2008-03-04T11:50:00.005-05:00

Are you (or someone you know) a seasoned or soon-to-be Grandparent? If so, today is your day at POPIN! The first Tuesday of every month is Grandparent discount day here at the shop, so if you have or will soon have grandkids that you simply must treat to something extra special, you will receive 10% off your entire purchase today!
On a not so entirely different note... Wendy has left me for sunny weather, tropical drinks and relaxation (she is on a week long luxury trip to Sandals for her 10th wedding anniversary) On her first flight down to Jamaica she had a pilot that also really respects Grandparents... you might recognize him from the Amazing Race... her pilot was Nick, the sweet guy who raced with his Grandpa and came in 3rd place last fall.
Since Wendy is a major Amazing Race fan, this started her trip out on a good note. Lucky girl.

I think it is supposed to pour down raining in Jacksonville today...I hope you guys bring your umbrellas up to see me ~J

We know you love a monogram!

2008-02-26T12:28:00.005-05:00

We have found a new product that pretty much sums up us Southern Mommas:
Just Arrived at POPIN...Monogrammed sippy cups for your little one! Available with a straw top too.

The Presidents Day Sale Begins Today!

2008-02-16T11:04:00.006-05:00

Today and Monday we are having a very Presidental Sale!

In honor of Presidents day, for every Grant ($50) you spend at POPIN we will give you a Lincoln ($5)

There is no limit to your amount of savings, and the sale is good on custom orders as well - how patriotic of us!

Beautiful Organization

2008-02-15T13:04:00.006-05:00

If we had a nickel for every time we heard a Mom complaining about the clutter of bows that her little girl had we'd be rich women! So... that made us search high and low for a beautiful solution to the bow organization dilemma (hey, we're here to help)
Check out these fabulous hair bow holders that we just got in at POPIN. At 3 1/2 feet long, they are works of art by themselves but when you start adding your little ones hair bows to the ribbons on the skirt it turns into something magical (and helps organize those overflowing hair bow collections!) These would be perfect to hang in a bedroom, bathroom or closet. Available in multiple color combinations, stop in to pick one up, they are sure to go fast!

Happy Valentines Day, Come on in!

2008-02-14T16:11:00.010-05:00

We didn't get you any roses or candy... but today's shipment of Spring clothing is so much sweeter than a box of chocolates! We just received a great selection of flirty halter dresses, bubbles, and a refill on our most popular flower tutus. A brand new line of mix and match casual wear for boys and girls arrived today too....
We hope you are enjoying this V-day with your special someone. Our families are having fondue together tonight, a night of cheese, chocolate, and family, what could be more romantic? ~J

Add Some Cuteness!

2008-02-13T16:38:00.009-05:00

We are so excited about our new shoe line, why didn't someone think of this ingenious idea earlier?? Next week we will be getting in sandals and Mary Jane style shoes that you ADD A BOW to, how cool is that? This way you can buy a pair of the basic color shoes or sandals and add the color bow of your choice to match each of your little one's outfits. Each pair comes with a set of bows, but we will offer additional mix and match bow options too. We've never found a product that fits our Southern roots so well....
The shoes also have a squeaker in them (which can be removed) just the cutest thing to get her excited about starting to walk (not to mention the added benefit of Mom being able to hear where they might be walking to...)
The Mary Jane style will be available in black, pink and white and the sandals in white, sizes 4 - 8, $33. Call 904-886-3947 or email us today to get on the waiting list (it's already growing...everyone we tell about these shoes want them asap!!)
Don't worry, we're also getting in some cute ones for the boys, Squeaky leather sandals and Squeaky Camo tennis shoes too!

Sweet Valentine Swap

2008-02-08T10:47:00.001-05:00

Wendy and I were involved in a Valentine Swap this year and this morning was the "opening" of the gifts. I am so excited to share this with you guys (it's not too late to organize your own swap with a group of girlfriends!) The rules of our swap were the following: You were to send your swap partner something that you love and something that they love. The items can be handmade or store bought, can have a theme or not, must be sent to your partner by February 8th. Each person in the swap was assigned a partner (you didn't exchange with the same person that had you)
Well... Jeanie, Wendy, and I met at Starbucks this morning to open our packages...here's how it went...
First was Wendy, Suzanne Duda was her partner... this alone made Wendy excited... we just LOVE Suzanne. Wendy received some of her favorite items. Things Wendy loves... The Eiffel Tower...and her signature Roses scrapbook paper. The "Cupcake Bella" also sent yummy cupcake mix, handtowels and a gorgeous handmade art hanging:

Second was Jeanie, her partner was Jenn Hayslip... which we could tell just by looking at the pink oozing out of the packaging. Jenn sent beautifully packaged goodies including lots of valentine candy, a beautiful pink pearl heart and one of her signature Sweet Eye Candy creations, a Valentine fluffy bunny!

I was last, Jeanie was my partner... and oh how I was sooooo spoiled! I hate to tell my hubby but Jeanie is the best Valentine I've ever had. First, something she loves (which of course means I do too) she made me a Valentine ribbon topiary similar to the ones we made at POPIN's MITI. Then, for what I love... I've shared with you guys before my love of artwork...well my special valentine commissioned a piece for my house...see the 3ft by 3ft topiary painting... it is TOOO MUCH...I've already hung it in my house, isn't it perfect???? ~J

Knucklehead

2008-02-04T13:10:00.001-05:00

Want your child to dress like the children of the stars (think Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale and Brad & Angelina) then we just received the clothing for you! Knuckleheads clothing for boys is a must for your little Rockabilly Baby! We have mentioned before that we have a melting pot of customers, whose taste in children's clothing is as different night and day. We are happy to try to accommodate all with a little bit of everything!

This weekend we expanded our clothing section and moved things around a bit. Jamie and I just can't seem to stand still. We are getting in a twin size bed for the front of the store tomorrow so we'll be moving things around again tomorrow too. Stop in a check out all of the changes. We are expecting in more clothing for boys and girls, both traditional and funky in the next few weeks so stay tunned!

Things we can cross off our list today....

2008-01-30T17:33:00.000-05:00

1. POPIN 2007 taxes filed (thank you Lord!!)

2. Awesome mention on the fabulous Jennifer Paganelli's blog, Sis Boom

3. Marriage proposal to Jamie from random stranger that walked by the shop (who swore that he would become a millionare if she would leave her husband for him, oh yeah he was about 20 years old and thought she was 23!!)

4. Wendy gets called "Hey Sexy" by a random bum on the sidewalk

5. Restocked on Wee Blockers, call us to reserve yours today!!