I haven’t had much time to sit down and write blog posts like I used to. But, I hope that I’ll make some time soon. (Just pretend that you miss me. It’s good for my self-esteem.)
Anyhoo – here’s a peek at a gift I gave to a friend getting married this weekend. I just wanted to get her something small, and I think this would be a perfect gift for a shower. (I think I would pair this with some cooking utensils, measuring spoons and/or a cookbook.)
I think any gift with the bride’s new married name is fun, and all brides I know enjoy personalization. And, I just love aprons as gifts for brides-to-be. It’s something most women won’t often buy for themselves. I’ve been getting in the habit of buying or making a fun apron for all my women friends. My maid of honor gave me an adorable apron, and it was one of my favorite gifts. I use it all the time.
I actually (surprisingly) bought this set at the farm store, which is really handy since I had no free time to make one. And, the apron was adorable. Ruffles and buttons and pockets… But, I did embroider the letter on the towels and the name on the apron. *Patting myself on the back.*
I’m getting much better at working my embroidery machine. It’s such a great thing to have to make ho-hum gifts really sing.
So now you know what my favorite shower gift is –
Do you remember your favorite shower gift?
any ideas for new moms and babies?? I am trying to think of cute baby shower gifts!
I so want an embroidery machine….for the sole reason of doing things like this. What a great gift!
What a fabulous idea!
I second Emily’s comment!! Please tell us more about your embroidery machine!!!!
This apron looks amazing. What a thoughtful gift. I would love to give/ receive one of these.
My favorite shower gift?
My mom gave me a cake serving set that has fabulously sparkly handles!
Awesome gift! I’m so envious of your embroidery machine!! I don’t remember my favorite shower gift. :s Maybe my set of Calphalon pots and pans from T’s grandma???
That is a great gift Kim! I would have loved to get this set when I got married!! AND HELLO? You have an embroidery machine? You could totally go into business. 😉 The pink on green is A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.
That is such a sweet gift!! I would have loved that!
HA! I was just opening my Google Reader thinking, “I feel like it’s been a while since Kim posted!” Life has gotten so crazy I have no time to read other people’s blogs, much less post on my own. Hence all the picture posts! Your gift was adorable, that is a great idea!
wow you did a great job! I’d love to do that for my sister as a wedding gift (next weekend) but I have no clue where to even find a fabulous apron!
Wait, you have an embroidery machine? Did I miss this announcement? I want to know what it is! Calming down now, I love this gift – it’s practical, personal and will be used all the time.
I need to get married first! I get bought a heart locket pendant whenever I’m a bridesmaid. It’s like a little tradition. I love lockets. x
Let’s rewind back to 2005. You are invited to my bridal shower. Please bring cute personalized things. Thank you.
My favorite gift? Is it bad if I say a case of wine?
Aww…so cute and personal! These were the colors of my wedding!
great idea! so perfect and yes – new brides always love mrs. xxxxx all over 🙂 apron = perfect. plus, even if i had one, it’s never the end of the world to have an absolutely adorable 2nd one!
hmm, my favorite shower gift? anything from our registry, hah!!
Love this, such a great idea. I wish someone gave me something like this. Aprons are so expensive!
Fantastic!!! My very favorite wedding gift is my electric wine opener – silly but wonderful ( especially after that first bottle when they get harder to open 🙂
I would love this!! I am getting married in October! 🙂
i’m not certain what my favorite shower gift was at the time. i think my favorite now is the gourmet cookbook. http://www.amazon.com/Gourmet-Cookbook-More-Than-Recipes/dp/0618374086 the name is misleading–it *is* recipes from throughout the history of gourmet magazine, but it’s very approachable and informative and really, a cooking bible. love it.
my favorite wedding gift was a gurgling cod. =) http://www.shrevecrumpandlow.com/history/gurgling_cod.aspx it’s a pitcher in the anatomically-correct codfish shape, and it makes gurgling noises as water moves around. it’s ridiculous but practical and, in a clean white, totally fits our aesthetic. i think it’s great. =)
You should show your apron. I love aprons and have about 20 links saved for ones I’d like to make. If only I could remember to put one on before getting flour on my shirt. Shower gift? my dishes I guess.
So adorable! So clever! A gift she will always remember………….my favorite wedding gift? OMG….I think I’d have to look at my wedding book. How terrible is that? Guess I didn’t get a monogrammed apron, eh?