Apron Love!

I've been inspired! I was thankful for this newfound inspiration because during the last few weeks, I've witnessed several sad events (a MOMs Club friend's husband passed away from a freak accident, our family friend lost their baby and the Virginia Tech tragedy). One day I happened to find an apron online (the apple and pear one) and thought it was so cute! Then Julie emailed me a link to a great blog that had an even more fabulous apron(the 1/2 apron ruffle one)! Somehow I fell in love with these things! How adorable would you feel making dinner or dessert in these!?







I love making gifts for when babies are born. They are so cute and easy! When I saw the first apron, I thought...WOW! I could do that...I think. And what a fun gift..that isn't related to babies. And so original! But then further research showed that in many circles these fashionable aprons are chic and already a trend. Regardless, I love the happy fabrics and cute styles! They make me want to make a cake and put it on a cakestand to display on the counter. Or make pizza and cookies with my kids (both we've done recently and you get flour everywhere!). Basically they inspire me to be a better homemaker (which I do enjoy) and who doesn't need a little inspiration?

I've discovered many blogs with a purpose...photography, crafts, food, etc...soon a friend is starting her own travel blog! Many people offer their own experiences, but somehow seen to inspire along the way (a few friends from long ago ...www.twoandthensome.blogspot.com (she has a great way with words-Hello! I lOVE the name of her blog) or http://homeschoolblogger.com/henryteachers (inspiration through homeschooling). I started thinking that mine was rather simple and I needed to step it up! How cool and fun to read...but I'm no expert in anything. I'm a dabbler...like to try several things. My blog is just really about our family because we have so many family and friends far far away and it's a fun way to keep in touch with the simple everyday things. So this is just about us and our simple lives, but since we don't live enormously exciting lives and I do enjoy new and interesting stuff or a good find, I thought it'd be fun to include them for those who might enjoy something a little different from time to time. Don't expect too much though, by no means will this be a regular thing! Bon Appetit!