An apron themed buffet

I hear sprinkles on the roof and it's getting dark. I guess the Wednesday picnic in the park will be cancelled. But had a lovely luncheon with the herb study group at the Train Station. It was a salad lunch (using herb themes) with a few desserts. It had an apron theme. Cutest table decorations and little apron shaped cookies. A special guest was (?) who owns a coffee shop (Victory?) in Marblehead and makes aprons to order.

Memories of Dad

When I was a teen-ager, my mother would often remind me to put on an apron when working in the kitchen. Sort of irritated me, but after all, she was the one doing the laundry. When I was 60 and visiting my parents, I'd just chuckle when my father would say, "Baby, put on an apron." (Didn't mind being called Baby because that's about as affectionate as he got, but having him tell me to wear an apron. . well. . .). This morning I put on my new light teal shirt (meeting friends for coffee at Worthington Panera’s) and looked down and there was a food splatter. I'd worn it on Sunday and made cabbage soup with a chicken broth base. I dabbed at it with cold water without much success, but I'll forever hear Dad when I put it on.

Vintage Aprons, Kitchen Aprons: Jessie Steele Hostess Aprons

The various times I've blogged about aprons here and my sewing blog, I've received a lot of hits. Women are looking for aprons bigger than a postage stamp that don't sag, bag, or make promises they can't keep. At Facebook today I see that the Tremont Goodie Shop in Upper Arlington Tremont Shopping Center is selling Jessie Steele aprons, so I just had to look it up and see if they have COVERAGE and aren't just a lick and a promise. Really cute. Could use a bit more across the bust, or are other women just neater cooks? My Mom really knew how to make an apron, and I still have this one after 50 years. Jessie Steele also has aprons for professional wear, like hair dressers.

Vintage Aprons, Kitchen Aprons: Jessie Steele Hostess Aprons