This is an Amber Alert for Hue Pajamas...

by Kathleen Daelemans

The gorgeous child with Santa is one of my three equally beautiful nieces.

Chef Kathleen's Favorite Things as Seen on NBC's Today  

What? You haven't seen my list of favorite things? They're certainly more practical and affordable than everyone else's (insert sound of horn tooting, followed by a sound byte from my Mother, "For Pete's sake, Kathleen, haven't I raised you better than to behave like a braggart?").

Of course she has. All I'm saying is there's no $4000 dollar refrigerator on my list and you won't see Ciao Bella gelato and sorbetto on my list even though Oprah and Giada both put it on their lists. I've probably been eating it longer than the both of them which makes me, well, cooler of course.

Who eats more gelato? Me, Oprah or Giada?

I'm quite sure I eat more of gelato than the both of them put together. Oprah's got Bob hanging around her all the time and Giada's got a little bun in her oven, plus she's so darn Viva Glam she'd never put on a pair of Flannels, watch back to back Taye Diggs anything and plow through a pint of Valrhona Chocolate (Ciao Bella) gelato.

For the record, I don't actually, plow through the pints anymore. I'm much more refined. In the old days, I'd plow. Now, I serve myself "delicate" portions in one-of-a-kind vintage dishes and tea cups. I don't wear flannel when I'm dining on Ciao Bella gelato from lovely, dainty vintage dishes either (portion control people). They don't go. Culinary fashionista...get it?

Hue-licious!

I usually wear Hue P.J.'s in lacy, girl-y, spring fabrics and fabulous colors. Naturally they match the colors in my sheets, the gelato, my nightstand accessories, the dainty dishes and my totally natural blonde highlights, pop! Just in case a mob of paparazzi show up during G-time demanding interviews.

What? It could happen. But it won't. Because they don't sell Hue P.J.s anymore, anywhere. This alone is reason enough to find a very high ledge and contemplate jumping. Or boycott Nordstrom. And Macys, both of whom used to carry them. What were they thinking when they discontinued carrying Hue P.J.'s?

Dear Hue Santa,

If you're listening, please come back! I can't sleep without you! Your colors and patterns and fabrics are scrumptious. You make P.J.s in lengths that are perfect for petite (short) women. I can actually walk into a store, buy off the wrack and not have to "hem" my P.J.'s. There's nothing worse than catching site of my reflection in a full length mirror with my Hue's rolled up before I've had a chance to hem them except having to hem pajamas! It's positively upsetting. I mean, get-out-the-tums-right-now upsetting.


Hue P.J.s helped me give up half my food crack habits. I weaned myself off pints of ice cream and sleeves of cookies with Hue. You were my grand prize for running my first mile, for walking my first 10K. You're the first thing I dream about when I need a good pick me up. My Mom and my sisters and I would plan shopping trips around getting new Hue P.J.s. We're practically shut-ins now. We're not even putting  up Christmas decorations this year...sigh. Now SNAP out of it and get back to my favorite stores.

Sincerely,

Kathleen

P.S. I speak for all your fans

Hue didn't make my list but you know they would have if I just could have found a pair...to see what did, click on the link below.   

Chef Kathleen's Favorite Things as Seen on NBC's Today 

Comments

[amy]

ps on the pajama gram...if you order from there, order a size up. they run small imho

[amy]

dang..who knew about those PJs...i just wear them long and drag them around w/ me till they get ragged and frayed LOL! And I thought the SAME thing when I saw the Bell Cio sorbets on Oprah...GMAB! I've been eating that stuff for QUITE some time. Guess I"m cool too:)

ps: did get some nice pjs last year from pajama gram. they carry petites.

[Amy Barbato]

Hello Kathleen,

If you love gelato...try Gelato Giuliana (distributed nationally through Whole Foods, and widely throughout NY, MA, CT, NJ, RI areas.) Blows Ciao Bella out of the park. As authentic an Italian, artisan gelato as you will find this side of the pond. Native Italian founder, Giulana Maravalle and her award-winning chef produce this gelato in Wallingford, Ct., and sell in several Gelato Giuliana cafes,(including flagship location~Caffe' Bottega in New Haven, CT), as well as specialty markets, restaurants, private schools, theaters and inns throughout the Northeast. The traditional artisan method, and the finest, wholesome ingredients, produce a silky texture and pure, delicious taste. They call this The Art of Delicious! ...lives up to the claim~ Give it a try!

~A.

[Anonymous]

Every Macy's in Columbus Ohio still carries Hue pj's. Don't give up hope!

[Sheri]

I can SO relate on the hemming PJs thing, Kathleen. Us shorties either have to learn to sew or spend a fortune at the tailor! Come to think of it, I do both...as I have no patience to hem lined blazers and coats anymore. But PJs...those I'll do myself. :)

[Kathleen]

Now, you're wondering about me. Thank you for the link. They must be going out of business. The Hues I have are so cute and fun. Crisp cotton P.J.s with really cute prints and fun tank tops. Not old lady, hospital looking at all. I swear.

[Jill]

Let me clarify my last comment: Hue's website, not Dillard's.
J

[Jill]

KD-Do you have a Dillard's near you? They apparently carry Hue PJ's and their website is loaded with great jammies-they really do look nice!
Love the Santa/niece photo!!
Jill