Large Blooms Halter Style Apron

Bustling around in the kitchen is much more fun with a pretty apron. The halter style and rounded hem make it more feminine.

Large blooms ramble across a pretty green background. The pocket and halter top are done with smaller, more dainty blooms. Ties are done using cream fabric with tree branches outlined in brown. Cream ric rac detail on pocket. The entire apron has cream edging.

Available on Etsy from designer AbleMabel >>

Olive Raspberry Social Climber Hostess Pocket Apron

Look fabulous whether you're hanging the laundry or hosting dinner! This half apron features gorgeous Garden Party prints by Anna Maria Horner in olive green and magenta. This is a super versatile style inspired by a vintage clothespin apron. The front panel is one large pocket that's perfect for keeping clothespins or items you find while picking up around the house.

100% cotton apron and bias trim; 16" in length, 16" waistband, ties are each 33".

Available on Etsy from retromama

Garden Party Apron

We love this hostess apron using fabric by Anna Maria Horner's Garden Party line.

Available on Etsy from AnniesAttic here>>

Bloomin Fun Apron in Pink Brown Prints

Too much fun!!!

This cutie will be a hit in the kitchen, at your party or for the shower.

Modern pink and brown rose print is jazzed up with harlequin print waist ties.

Waist ties are generous enough to tie in front.

Pocket is nicely detailed.

Scalloped hemline trimmed with pink bias.

All cotton, machine wash cool, dry low, press as needed.
As with all dark fabrics, please avoid intense heat to prevent fade.

Available from sewlahtidah on Etsy >

Green Blue Yellow Paisley

The Modern Chef Apron is one size fits most and measures:

Lenght 21"

Ties 40" each

waistband 24"

Available from paocollection on Etsy

Get Crafty in this apron

This apron is crafted in fabric from Michael Miller's Pod Posey collection. Made in 100% pre-washed (perfume-free, dye-free and skin sensitive detergent) fabric.

The apron skirt measures 21 by 10 1/4 inches and 7 pockets in varying sizes to hold all your tools. The pockets are reinforced with a iron-in washable stabilizer. The loops are also reinforced and serve double duty to hold the wrap around straps in place and to hang your key ring or just a favorite charm.

This apron is fully lined. The generous straps measure 33 inches each and can be wrapped around the front or tied in the back.


Snag this Pod Posey apron

Etsy Apron - How to

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Andalucia Fabric Hostess Apron

Isn't this yummy??!! A sweet ladies Mod Blooms hostess apron from SimpleThings on Etsy. You just can't resist the Andalucia fabric from Patty Young!!

Grab this apron from the SimpleThings Etsy shop

Kids Aprons I Recommend!

I constantly recieve emails from Mommys, Grandmas and Nana's around the globe asking where they should look for the cutest handmade aprons for little girls. I highly recommend the beautiful girls aprons available from Annette of Pickles and Co.

Her aprons are gorgeous, well made, well priced, and are full of whimsy and style. Definitely a great place to shop for the Little doll in your life! I LOVE the one that I ordered from Annette for our new little adopted daughter, and can't wait till she's home so we can cook together!!


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Brassy Aprons ROCK

This "Cropped Hostess" Design is fresh, funky and functional! It's reversible design showcases a bold color and pattern design with small caged bird on one side and zebra rounded pocket with 3 different patterned pockets on the other for a completely different look! The apron is finished off with contrasting ties -one blue and one pink- that can be worn in the front or the back. Great for crafting, cleaning or anytime you want to make a statement!

Perfect as a gift for YOU or for someone else

Who say's an apron can't be worn as fashion? Snag this swanky apron at Brassy Apple.com

Brassy Apple Apron Giveaway!!

Meg from Brassy Apple is doing a fantastic Apron Giveaway!

THE SCOOP:
How do you win???? It's easy! Simply post a comment under her giveaway post about what you'd like to see from Brassy Apple in 2009! Whether it's on her blog or on her website - she wants your input! Post your opinion in the comments section and you'll be entered for a chance to win this apron! That's it!

**Please make sure Meg can email you once the giveaway ends. If your blog doesn't have an email link please leave it along with your comment. **

The winner will be chosen January 1st, 2009! The winner has 4 days to claim their prize before a new winner will be chosen! Have fun and let me hear it!

Merry And Bright! Child's Apron

This full size child's apron is 100% cotton in Sandy Gervais (Moda) Merry and Bright fabric.
No visible seams. Pre-washed fabric (in mild detergent). Fully lined

Available on Etsy from HandmaidensCottage

Black and Floral Apron

This apron is perfect for yourself or for that special hostess gift. It is made from a high quality cotton. The main body of the apron is black with very small tan polka dots. It has three pockets across the front in a beautiful floral pattern. The apron it trimmed in a fine white lace. The apron measures 15 1/2" long and the ties measure 85" from end to end. The apron is gently gathered at the waist and at the ties.

Available on Etsy for $18, from seller gardencris27

Apron Invitation

What a cute Holiday Apron Invitation, I just had to share it. Available on Etsy from TheGrouchyChickPea.

Make it yours

Holiday Savings with a Smile!

We're so excited about the new 2008 version of our Holiday Gift Guide. This years guide is jam packed with promo codes, discounts, gift wrapping and deals. It's been a whirlwind of activity and inquiries, and we have some outstanding companies/sellers and shops involved this year! (with many more on the way)

Please visit our Holiday Gift Guide on Boutique Cafe by clicking this cute little banner. Once you're through shopping, be sure to snag our banner and place it on our blogs. Your friends will thank you, and you'll look so holiday savvy!

Crafting Apron

We love this Custom Crafting Apron from StarlitNestGifts on etsy.

"A perfect gift, or perfect for YOU! Keep everything organized and handy with your craft or gardening apron! I don't know how I could live without mine! No more hunting down your scissors, calculator, pens, or gardening tools!!! Use it for beading supplies, or in the kitchen... Plus it's awfully stylish, don't you think?

How it works: Select 3-4 fabrics from the available choices in my other shop: http://starlitnest.etsy.com. I will decide which print goes where, trust me, it will look great. The ties are quilted and thick for comfort and durability. All materials are 100% cotton and high quality, of course!

A 3 pocket apron is $28. You can add pockets if you like, there are a variety of ways - you could have just one added to the middle, front (add $3). Or you could have 6 total pockets, 2 rows of 3 pockets each (add $5). A zipper added to one of the pockets would cost $4 extra. Need extra long ties, just let me know. It's totally custom, so you tell me what you'd like."


Pick your favorite fabrics and order yours today >

Madison Apron in Amy Butler print

From Boojiboo on Etsy:
"The "Madison" is our most versatile apron. It can be used for vendors at craft and art shows, waitressing, bartending, crafting at home,...

All seams are neatly enclosed (no raw edges anywhere) and there is a layer of heavy cotton fabric sandwiched in between to give it durability.

Overall dimensions are 20" x 10 1/2". All pockets are 7 1/2" in length, largest is 7" wide. Center pocket with flap and velcro closure is 5 1/2" wide, this is where you want to put your valuables ($$). Pen pocket is 1 1/4" wide, and last pocket is 5 1/2" wide. Apron closes with 2 D-rings on right side. Strap is 32", and will accommodate most shapes and sizes."

Snag it here >

for Nie Nie Mocca Childs Apron

Gorgeous size 2-4t apron with Alexander Henry fabric from BaublesandBits on Etsy. This is a charity listing with proceeds going directly to Stephanie and Christian Nielson.

"This is a charity listing for Christian and Stephanie Nielson. They are two the young parents of 4 beautiful children. They were in a airplane crash on August 16th that left Stephanie (Nie Nie) with 80% of her body burned and Christian with over 30% of his burned. Their pilot did not survive the crash. They are both in critical condition in Mesa Az.

The proceeds from this listing (100%) will go to the Nie Nie and Christian fund."


for more information on their recovery
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To donate to the Neilson family directly:

Tribal Hemp Apron

Tribal Hemp Apron - handsewn with Hmong batik Hemp and Linen. You'll love the gorgeous salmon-colored hemp fabric, made by the Hmong tribe of Northern Laos.

The Hmong are amazing people who use symbols and textiles as their written language. This hemp is grown, hand-woven and hand-batiked by the tribe. (Batik is the process of treating fabric with wax, applying dyes and then removing the wax to expose the fabric underneath.)

Available from Coast Mountain Crafts on Etsy >>

Miss Madaline Apron Pattern

Apron Dress Pattern (PDF) available from LittleDresses on Etsy. This is sweet little peasant style dress with options for a contrasting waistband or apron. There are instructions for making an apron or you can use up your stash of vintage hankies or tea towels! What a beautiful way to use Grandmas hankies!

Size 5-10 years

The bird embroidery design is included!

Super cute - Snag your own pattern here >>