YOU MIGHT BE A SOUTHERN LADY IF...

"You Might be a Southern Lady" if...you have an apron for every occasion!

Since I am a servant-less cook, I like to make sure that I prepare and serve meals and beverages to my family and guests with grace and style. Why stand in front of the stove getting splattered with grease when you can wear a cute apron that compliments your kitchen decor or your outfit?

Aprons were a staple in the wardrobe of the 1950's housewife. However, today's aprons are not your mama's apron...they are very stylish and are definitely making a fashion comeback. My apron collection is hanging on the wall in my breakfast area...
This cute little apron is my 'Kitchen Apron', which I wear when I'm preparing real messy foods! It's my workhorse apron with a darling rooster motif, by Martha Stewart and available at Macys. {I found mine in-store}.

All of my other aprons are used as 'Hostess Aprons,' and are worn when serving family and guests, 'cuz they are so cute!

Up first...I'm modeling this precious and preppy Lilly-fied apron, hand made by Lynn Whelan and available on her Etsy site here. She has taken a cute Lilly fabric and embellished it with complimentary fabric and trim. I just LOVE this darling 'Hostess Apron.' Y'all don't forget to wear your pearls with your aprons! {Please excuse the tacky way I'm holding my monogrammed wine goblet--I still have tendonitus in my left wrist and I was afraid of dropping the goblet!}
How cute would this apron be to wear while serving lunch on my porch...with preppy themes?!!

Everyone needs one of these 'Hostess Aprons' in a solid color and monogrammed! I purchased this apron online at The Palm Gifts. Love this apron and actually wore it last night to prepare and serve an easy weeknight casserole of Chicken & Rice. How cute are the 'Gloveables' with the apron?!! The stylish gloves {available in-store at Sur La Table} are a must-have for those of us who entertain frequently. Again, don't forget to wear the pearls:)! {I'm serving the Chicken & Rice casserole from the cute burgundy stoneware casserole dish--from the Paula Deen collection.}

Now, I don't want to bore all y'all with photos of moi modeling the aprons, so here's the remainder of my apron parade displyed on a mannequin.

This sweet battenburg 'Hostess Apron' is one that I use for my 'Tea Presentations' and of course, I have one monogrammed in several colors. I purchased these years ago on Ebay and this one is monogrammed in pink...

Perfectly proper little tea apron for serving Afternoon Tea at 'The Roost'...

Now y'all know I have to have Paula Deen's 'Hey Y'all!!!' 'Hostess Apron,' it's simply a must for Miss Janice! {You can purchase Paula's apron at her website.}
The 'Hey Y'all!!!' apron with a red turtleneck sweater is perfect for serving family and guests during the Christmas season at 'The Roost'...

Or, I can wear the 'Hey Y'all!!!' apron while serving one of my 'Signature Beverages.'

Even more appropriate, I definitely have to wear the 'Hey Y'all!!!' apron when serving Southern iced tea, on the porch at 'The Roost'!

Love, love, love this 'Hostess Apron'--with the fleur de lis and harlequin pattern, it's just my style! {It's available online at The French Quarter Market.}
You can find me wearing this cute apron during Mardi Gras or just serving up football food during the Saints games. Who Dat Y'all?!
Of course, my kitchen at 'The Roost' is totally decked out from top to bottom with rooster loot and this adorable rooster-motif 'Hostess apron,' available at Williams-Sonoma is perfect...'cuz it matches my decor!
And...it's perfect to serve breakfast on the front porch at 'The Roost'.

Love this versatile yellow 'Hostess Apron,' also from Williams-Sonoma {in-store only, I believe}...

It's the perfect 'Hostess Apron' for serving my Masters guest...

Last but not least, here's a cute 'Witchey Hostess Apron' I purchased at HomeGoods and wore last Halloween when I entertained at my 'Witches Brew & Stew' party, on the porch, at 'The Roost'...

So, pretty-up yourselves in the kitchen and Bon Appetit Y'all! Thank you for stopping in to visit with me.