March 4, 2008
Look good while cooking
Most of the time, we concern ourselves only with the appearance of a finished dish.
But once in a while, particularly when entertaining, I think it's okay to put a little thought into the cook's appearance, too!
What better way to get the job done while still looking great than with a cute apron for her or a funny one for him?
This past Christmas, my husband and I surprised his father with an apron that said "You can help me by getting out of my kitchen."
Another favorite of mine was an apron I gave my uncle that had a silouette of a bear holding a fish. Underneath the picture, it simply said, "Sushi."
Spunky aprons have been making an appearance at several stores around the Roanoke Valley. At Provisions in Piccadilly Square on Franklin Road, you can purchase aprons in bright colors with amusing phrases. More funky aprons can be found at Ladels and Linens on the market in downtown Roanoke.
But if you want more of a say in the style of your favorite apron, head on over to the
M Avery Designs Web site, where you can custom design your own full or half-apron.
M Avery Designs has a whole passel of fabrics in different colors and patterns to choose from. You get to select a base fabric and a trim fabric, all for $25 to $45, depending on the design.
Some of the fabrics look quite vintage, which is cool because I believe vintage aprons have been back in vogue in recent years.
If you don't want to dig through thrift stores or Grandma's drawers in search of a moth-eaten vintage apron, head over to M Avery Designs.
Do you have a favorite apron? If so, describe it or send a picture!
Photo source: www.maverydesigns.com
Comments
[March 4, 2008 11:48 AM]
DebbieI love my apron I bought from Ladles and Linens. It has a skull on it and says, Many have eaten here, few have died.
[March 4, 2008 1:23 PM]
Amy Hanek : →http://www.houseonthegladehill.blogspot.comI decorated plain aprons with my kids for Thanksgiving one year. We each painted our handprints on the front to look like a turkey and wrote with a fabric marker what we were thankful for. This has to be my favorite apron!
[March 6, 2008 12:45 PM]
carrie : →http://www.gingerlemongirl.comI just found these SUPER cute aprons at: www.calliemicks.com, they are ecologically friendly and just too darn cute for words! I hope I can get one soon! Lindsey, these aprons look like you!