While you're baking up deliciously nerdy treats or working on your latest genius DIY, you've got to protect the duds. Don a geek-chic apron by Etsy seller HauteMessThreads, and you'll feel like a superhero as you tackle household chores. Plus it's not just all work for these creations — they make perfect Halloween, party, and Comic-Con costumes.
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Did you make a resolution to cook more this year? If so, you deserve a pretty new apron. We're dying over the amazing apron options from Anthropologie and we can't help but want each and every one of them. (This can be justified because we cook all the time, right?) We've also included what recipes we think pair best with each apron. Check out our picks and the perfect occasion to pair them with.
Parenting is messy business. There are the drips and dribbles that come with breastfeeding, unbelievable amounts of spit-up food, milk, and unknown substances, thrown food, splattered paint, and who knows what else. It is part of the reason moms often reserve older pieces of their wardrobes for their downtime with kids.
One mama who'd had enough of the dirty, stained clothes is out to change all of that. The Koobli ($25) is a "clothing cover-up" for adults created to protect them (and their clothes) from messy mealtimes, art projects, and even diaper changes. With an easy on, easy off design, the soft, lightweight, smock is designed to be put on in an instant and removed at the last minute before exiting the home.
Lots of moms like to think out loud and PatiBF is one of them. Here is a post from her Baby Style blog.
Yummy!!! I have an old Anthropologie apron that I got in high school. I love the vintage feel of a cute little apron with ruffles and frills. Stepford wife or not, it makes baking a little more fun! I loved these miniature versions when I saw them. The best accessory for your little girl's play-kitchen. Available at Anthropologie.com, search "kids."
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Poppytalk recently shared a tutorial on hand-printing your own fabric. And while I'm filing this away on my to-do (someday) list, the truth is I simply don't have the time to tackle another DIY project. But I still adore dressing my kitchen and dining table with unique linens. Luckily, Etsy has plenty of pretty hand-printed designs in the form of tea towels, tablecloths, napkins, and more to satisfy that desire. Take a look at some of the gorgeous finds that will have your friends inquiring on just where you found that fantastic tea towel or apron.
The Sex and the City 2 trailers have moms enthused about what will likely be another big screen blockbuster. The fashion, the jewelry, and decor are what makes the film so desirable, but one image of Charlotte and Rose baking gives us apron envy. The figure flattering, Jessie Steele creation comes in both mom and tot sizes to keep everyone clean when whipping up a batch of cupcakes. Before inviting your child to help in the kitchen adventure be sure to check out:
Photo courtesy of: Warner Bros.
Not only am I a sucker for seasonal candy, but I also can't say no to holiday kitchen linens. From heart-printed dish towels to Halloween aprons to Christmas tablecloths, I love seasonal kitchen linens. How about you?
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Around the 4th of July, it's fun to embrace one's American heritage. I eat red, white, and blue foods, wear stripes, and decorate my kitchen with flags. To get in a patriotic mood, let's head off to market in search of star-spangled kitchen gear. Look for everything from pot holders to plates. Bookmark your festive finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Patriotic Kitchen. I'm excited to see your discoveries. Until then, happy hunting!
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Listen up hot mamas and haute hostesses: To celebrate Mother's Day we're giving away two gorgeous aprons to two lucky readers. These aren't your grandmother's aprons — they're Haute Hostess Aprons made with double-faced iridescent satin. Designed by Nashville's most stylish PR maven, Elizabeth Scokin, the aprons are frilly, fun, and ideal for entertaining.
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