modern aprons

25 Sep

Entertaining Accessories: Everything Aviary

Bird motifs have always been great design inspiration…even when it comes to home entertaining! Here’s some proof from cool brands like Danica Studio, Dwell, and Shinzi Katoh…
Pictured above and below: Aviary Apron, Placemat, Napkin, Oven Mitt, and Table Runner (all from Danica Studio).

I’m also loving these adorable, porcelain Birds of a Feather Napkin Rings (such [...]

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Read more → Posted on September 25th, 2009 at 8:25am

4 May

Smocks…Entertaining in Style

categories: hostess gift ideas, linens and textiles, mother's day gifts

Watch out boring, boxy aprons…there’s a new girl in town! Say hello to Smocks – and to flirty, smart designs for entertaining in style!
Smocks is a brand new company created by mother-daughter duo Christopher Ireland – a West coast techie & marketing/brand consultant – and Kelley Culp – a fashion editor & designer living in [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 4th, 2009 at 1:35pm

19 Aug

Fresh Finds at Urban Outfitters

categories: drinkware, fabulous finds, linens and textiles

Style + Affordability = Reasons to love Urban Outfitters. Here are a few favorites from the current collection: Mod Blossom Square Potholder and Round Potholder ($8 each)… the perfect accessories for this fun, retro 50’s Lightning Apron! ($24)

Pictured above: more fun textiles to style up your kitchen: colorful Birdie and bold Polka Dot Berries Tea [...]

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Read more → Posted on August 19th, 2008 at 9:36am

5 Jun

HWTM Elsewhere

categories: Simply Stated

A couple other places ’round the web to find HWTM content this week…
• Luscious Lemon Treats over at GlamDish
• Hip Hostess Threads over at Simply Stated: Celebrations

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Read more → Posted on June 5th, 2008 at 12:23pm

5 Mar

Callie Micks Aprons

categories: aprons, hostess gift ideas

When Callie Micks found herself surrounded by great dishes, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets – but couldn’t for the life of her find a great apron that fit her style, she did what any determined, entrepreneurial-minded girl would do… created it herself! Relying on past experiences as a corporate retail alumna for The Gap and [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 5th, 2008 at 10:53am