Almost Time...

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...

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...

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing you all a very Happy Mother's Day!

New Item Friday

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

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

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!!