LAST DAY!!!

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

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....

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...

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

It is officially Nie Nie Day

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!

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

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!

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

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!