Vintage Aprons

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I’d never used an apron until my mom gave me an adorable vintage one a couple years ago. What was I thinking cooking bacon all this time without protection?? Plus, with the miniature floral fabric and tulip pockets, I feel pretty dern cute at the stove these days.

Recently, my great Aunt Dottie (best cook in the family) gave my mom a bunch of her old aprons for a fundraiser — an apron auction. Adorable, vintage, and a family heirloom? Gimme those. I still don’t quite understand how an apron that doesn’t protect your top is worth much, but the skirt aprons are so cute, I’m strategizing how to get away with wearing them as part of an outfit.

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13 Comments

  1. Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 1:48 pm | Permalink

    FAB!

    • Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 2:53 pm | Permalink

      Matt.. you just said “fab.” Ha!

  2. Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 1:59 pm | Permalink

    They are all so cute! What an awesome thing to get from family. My favorite is the tiny pink one!

    • Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 2:52 pm | Permalink

      I’m pretty sure the pink one really is reversible for spills sans washing. Oh, the 5o’s. So fun.

  3. Alissa
    Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 2:20 pm | Permalink

    Another great use for aprons: wear while washing dishes! Apparently I tend to splash a lot, and my coffee bean print apron keeps my shirts dry. :o )

    • Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 2:46 pm | Permalink

      Here I am looking for every excuse to wear aprons, and I hadn’t even thought of that! And, I do a fair bit of splashing. Thanks, Alissa.

  4. Diane Guerra
    Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm | Permalink

    Amy: LOVED your video – darling! I think you should have your own syndicated show, with your mom. D

    • Posted Nov 12, 2009 at 6:48 pm | Permalink

      Not that you’re biased, or anything, Diane. ;) I do get all my best qualities from my mom, so that could work!

  5. Alexis
    Posted Nov 13, 2009 at 11:54 am | Permalink

    GREAT video Amy..So creative! I love your website as well. Super impressed. Looks like youre doing great. Best wishes! Alexis

  6. Susan Ruthenbeck
    Posted Nov 13, 2009 at 1:05 pm | Permalink

    Reminds me of cooking with my grandma…and makes me wonder where all of her aprons went!
    It is a fun video!!

  7. Posted Nov 14, 2009 at 7:26 am | Permalink

    OK now that’s a funny video art apron high point. I’ve seen lots of videos in my day and got to say that was one of the most interesting I have ever seen. A apron in a stove the funny music the fast action all the different aprons and even a Charleston dance. GREAT dare I say Genius.

  8. Posted Nov 18, 2009 at 4:40 pm | Permalink

    Cute! Have you been to the site of the lady that has sewing patterns of vintage aprons? Worth looking into, they’re very cool.

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