An Apron Steeped In FashionabiliTEA

With trim-a-tree parties, cookie exchanges and office parties in full swing, 'tis the season for fêtes. Celebrate, decorate and overcompensate are prominent themes in most households, but there is no reason not to dress the part.

The gracious folks at Main Street-Store USA shipped me this lovely teacup apron for review. My response? Sip, sip, HOORAY!!! As a daily sipper, this style of apron is truly my cup of tea.

It comes from the new collection of Carolyne's Kitchens, a fabulous collection of aprons for the holidays. The apron is adorned with vibrant teacups; perfect for hosting a tea party. And with my oven being constantly used latley for baking, I plan on wearing it as I bake my high tea lemon cookies, red velvet cakes and quick breads.



The trim of red with white polka dots makes it ideal for both Christmas and Valentines Day, especially with the heart-shaped pocket.

Make the tea lover on your holiday list brew with excitement by gifting her with this apron!

WIN THIS: A $50 Gift Certificate From Kitchen Couture Aprons!

Ah, December 1st; the countdown to parties, cookie requests and insanity. Here's my gift to you, to help you keep fashionable through it all in a pretty apron.

Along with the stylish divas at Kitchen Couture, I am giving you a chance to win a $50 gift certificate! In order to be eligible, you must do the following:

~ Follow me on Twitter

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Kick up ur culinary chic w/ high heels & aprons. Follow @wellheeled & RT for your chance to win a $50 GC from @coutureaprons!

A random winner will be chosen December 1oth, to ensure Christmas delivery of the apron. Good luck!

Quick; What's a Five-Letter Word For Haute Apron?

E-V-I-T-A.

That's the name of this crossword apron from Sistahs Vintage Aprons, the chicest of online stores for hostess aprons!

Sistah Seamstress/Apron Aficionado Mauri Lewis puts her magic touch into the seams of a garment that has evolved from childhood memories to a modern-day hostess staple. Lewis creates styles that merge fashion and function.

I am the lucky recipient to receive one the three limited edition Evitas from the sassy collection of custom aprons. As a wordsmith - whose favorite room of the house happens to be the kitchen - there are no words to explain my joy!!!



This ain't your granny's apron; the attention to detail on Evita is ahmazing. The hip pocket is perfect to carry a notepad in, to jot down the names of new recipes (or what not to do for a recipe next time). And with a flirty flounce skirt and ample ties at both the neck and the waist to make pretty bows, I will be causing some serious apron envy this holiday season.

Check out the rest of the collection of bib, hostess and half apron styles, and cause some apron envy of your own.

Once I tied on Evita, I was so inspired that I baked this 15-letter word for a quick bread, bursting with citrus, seasonal fruit and walnuts:


I'm sorry; I meant to say cranberry orange. ~~"