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Hi, everyone!

It’s been a few weeks since our first You’re Home with Jill Weekend…but I have to tell you, I’m still over the moon about the entire event! I was (am) completely honored that so many of you wanted to come be a part of the weekend…and I’m so happy that everyone seemed to enjoy the daily events.  Here’s a peek into our adventures!

We started at Longwood gardens for drinks, dinner, and our first hellos!

Everyone seemed to enjoy getting a sneak peek at some of the new Christmas items I designed...and just being together!

After dinner, we watched the beautiful Longwood Gardens fountain and light show.

The next morning, we met at Winterthur Estate…the former home of Henry du Pont. Mr. du Pont was a huge supporter of the American arts…and the home is still decorated the way it was when he lived there decades ago. 

Mr. du Pont loved to garden, too, and always had fresh flowers throughout the estate. But, he never mixed a bouquet of color. As you can see in this photo, there are lots of flowers, but only one color and kind in each vase.

I loved hearing the history of this home…there are many pieces at Winterthur that belonged to George and Martha Washington. I think that’s so cool!

But the REAL reason I wanted to bring my YHJ friends to Winterthur was to see the Downton Abbey Exhibit!

Costumes and props from the show…it was marvelous!

I loved being able to see all the intricate details of the dresses up close!

It was really fun to be with all the girls throughout the tour!

Later that night….live studio audience time! Here’s our YHJ studio selfie!!

On Sunday morning, I met everyone for a backstage tour of QVC and the YHJ set…and brought a surprise guest, my son, Trevor.

I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyed meeting each and every person who came to the weekend…from 14 states, including Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and more. It was my pleasure to play hostess and I hope I get to do it again soon!

From my home to yours,
—Jill