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JACK!E

North Carolina

Chief Designer of all things luscious at JACK!E.

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The Rest is Still Unwritten.

I love January. I always have. Not the freezing cold January, or the I still haven't put my Christmas decorations away January, or the gaining 10 pounds over the holidays and I better get back to the gym January, or the credit card bill is due January...... I love Fresh... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2012 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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The Elf on the Shelf is dead to me....

I want to meet the person who created, marketed, and sold (and made) millions off of the infamous Elf on the Shelf. If and when this day ever comes, this is what I would say: Dear Inventor: You have made my life a living hell. That little bastard has sucked... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!

I crossed the finish line! I am a triathlete! I still can't feel my arms or my legs! But it was worth EVERY MINUTE!!!!!!! and yes, it changed my life. As overused and cliché as that saying is, it has never been more true for me. The definition of "change"... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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Back to school...SERIOUSLY?

I am in utter, complete, deep, deep denial...... I am not one of those moms who loves this time of year because school means only one thing to me: STRESS THE 6AM WAKE UP CALL. STRESS. LUNCHES. STRESS. HOMEWORK. STRESS. POOLS CLOSED. STRESS. MARGARITA GLASS EMPTY. STRESS. PARENT CONFERENCES. STRESS.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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Little Skirt. Big Idea.

As a mother of two young girls, I am constantly amazed at all the fabulous options out there for their clothes, shoes, accessories, etc! I spend waaaayyyyyy more money on them than I do myself ("Oh, they would look so cute in this!") It's addictive! Why can't I just walk... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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With school. With packing lunches. With the morning routine. With teacher gifts. With permission slips. With homework. With carpool. WITH EVERYTHING!!! It's all I can think about - I WANT TO BE DONE. Yes, summer vacation brings on its own challenges, and yet..... Then I received the following email from... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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I Have a New Title...

wait for it, wait for it... ok, here it is: a TRIATHLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and no Stephanie and Eileen that is not a typo. I signed up for the Ramblin Rose triathalon in September!!!!!!!!!! I know, I know, like I need more on my plate, but JACK!ETM has been a sponsor the... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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This One's For You Mom

I'm having a moment. A real, heart stopping, mind blowing, life altering moment when for once, for one day, all the stars are in alignment in my world, and I am taking pause, taking a deep breath, taking stock. You see, one of my dreams just came true: JACK!E Bedding... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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Keep Your Heart Where Your Feet Are Planted

THE GUILT. It's nothing new. All working mothers feel it every minute of every day. Some days it is enough to literally kill you. I've tried everything, but to no avail...my guilt still overwhelmeth! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE what I do and am so incredibly proud of the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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I have told many of my friends that someday (in my spare time) I am going to write a book titled: "What Women Can Get Accomplished Before 8am". I swear, doesn't every morning feel like an ultra marathon from the minute your alarm goes off until you get the kids... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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New Year Wishes from Vera & Agnes

I went home to Syracuse, New York for Christmas this year and yes, it was hectic, and yes the 12 hour plus car ride with 3 kids over the hills and thru the woods was at times painful (take me away Chardonnay), and yes, lugging all the gifts is annoying,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2011 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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The Kendall Movement is ON!

I usually wake up every day instantly running through my unending “TO DO” list in my head wondering how in the world I will get it all done in 24hours. I frantically pack lunches, get kids dressed for school, sign permission slips, check emails, check voicemails, check text messages, run... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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"Souls" according to Hugh

I've spoken and written about Hugh MacLeod before, but this morning as I opened my email and received his Daily Cartoon, I literally almost fell off my chair. It is soooo good and, as usual, so apropos, that I MUST share it with you. I really like the drawing too... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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I Dropped My Blog "Ball".

See????? I not only talk the talk but I walk the walk!!!!!!!!!! AAAGGGHHHHHHH!!! Been way too long since I've blogged but what can I say?!?! I got too many balls in the air!!!! What have I been doing you ask? Um, well, let's see . . . . Summer? what... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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How many times have you heard that life is a "Balancing Act"???????? Well, I'm here to tell you that's it's NOT. They are all liars! Show me one mother who is "BALANCED" and I'll well . . . I don't know what I'd do 'cause I haven't met one yet!!!!!... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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For James and Ellie

I get asked the same questions on a pretty regular basis: How do you manage three kids and a career? How do you make it work? When do you sleep?! Today, unfortunately, I have two new reasons. Their names are Ellie Potvin and James Plotnick. Ellie was just 6 years... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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Every day. Like it or not. Inspired or not inspired. Exhausted or well, let's be honest, I'm always exhausted (courtesy of my 3 little ones!). It's one of the pitfalls of doing what you love for a living. Sometimes, you have to churn, baby, churn for the business of it,... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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Words Can't Bring Me Down

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm obsessed with Glee. I'm a Gleek. I've been Gleeified beyond words. But here is why . . . not only do the main actors carry my luscious notebook designs all the time proving their set designers have absolutely fabulous taste, and not only is the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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My Hair is on Fire

Seriously. Fire is my natural hair color! But, guess what - there are others who wear this lovely hue too! Throughout my career, I've been so fortunate to cross paths with some amazing women who are literally setting the world on fire with their hair on fire! Their professional accomplishments,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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HOT HUGHS, I mean HUES . . . .

Calling all color freaks out there! I am in the process of creating my new collections for 2011, so my brain is swirling with copious amounts of patterns, designs, and colors every minute of the day (and night) right now. Color is truly the basis and cornerstone of all my... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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It was 1pm on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, and I was stressed, exhausted, unshowered, unhappy, and highly unprepared for the holiday looming right around the corner. I was desperately trying to find the Fa-La-La inside me while shopping, responding to texts and emails, listening to voicemails, and oh yeah, attempting to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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JACK!E is now following heatherbailey

Feb 24, 2010

Today is the First Day of the Rest of My Blog!

Hello!!!!!!!! It's here!!!! I have actually accomplished one of my New Year's Resolutions: I am FINALLY BLOGGING!!! Check! I got a little push from my friend Colleen Odegaard last night who asked me to guest blog for her new Show "Charlotte Today" (which totally rocks BTW and so does she).... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2010 at From Me to Hue by Jackie McFee

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JACK!E is now following Bobbin Talk

Feb 10, 2010

JACK!E is now following SouleMama

Feb 10, 2010

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