“I love any activity that requires an apron.”
Kate Horner
My niece Katie once told me that she loves any activity that requires an apron. I just love that!
Aprons are so homey, comforting and cozy. It is a symbol of generosity and hospitality. It represents family, mothers and apple pie. Fathers too! My Dad wears an apron while cooking in the kitchen or out flipping a steak on the grill.
My friend Rosanne is a big apron gal! I reached out to get her take on aprons. She has different aprons for different activities.
Of course, She wears one to cook. Rosanne also wears one in the garden. It is short with pockets for her tools. She wears one when she paints because she keeps a rag in her lap to wipe off excess paint and she doesn’t want to get paint on her clothes. Rosanne also wears a canvas apron when cutting her husband’s hair. She doesn’t want all the little hairs sticking to her clothes. All fun activities! Here is a garden and lifestyle post with Rosanne from 5 years ago! I am just sorry that she does not have an apron on!
There is a part of me that is resistant to aprons. I grew up in the 60’s when housework and staying home with your family was devalued. I wear an apron when I cook. Otherwise, I would be wiping my hands on my pants. I borrowed the fancy apron from Rosanne for the post. Honestly, I didn’t feel comfortable in it. I love the function of my stained beige William Sonoma apron. I have no problem wiping my hands on it.
It feels like the apron is making a comeback. I love seeing people wear aprons. I know something creative has been going on. They will probably be serving something delicious to eat!
How do you feel about aprons? You probably never thought about it. Do you wear an apron? Do you like activities that require an apron? If you are interested in health, fitness and feeling your best it is important to spend sometime in the kitchen cooking. Put on a cute apron, get focused and let me know what’s for dinner!
Love,
Mary
A Fancy Apron
MARY KININGHAM 
Love all of your insights Mary! Aprons of all things. I have begun to wear aprons too and like it. I like the big pockets and that I am wiping my hands on a cooking thing and not my pants that might be dirty from all i do. I have a frilly one and a regular one. I think it’s a good idea to get a garden one too! That would help to harvest green beans, chamomile, etc and hold scissors and twine.
Thanks. miss you not being in session and book club for now!
I was thinking the same about the gardening one. It would have to be one with great pockets and not too big or hot. I have started wearing long pants while gardening because of poison ivy. The pockets are not big enough. The tools fall out. Let me know what you find! Miss you too. I am coming over for lunch. Put your aprons on and start chopping:)