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Tuesday
Oct302007

meet natasha

charleston, side one

The story of the (reversible) Natasha Aprons

Where is Natasha today? Perhaps…

Walking through Pike Place Market gathering ingredients for bouillabaisse and sour cream biscuits.

Capturing the rhododendrons in bloom while climbing Mt. LeConte.

Browsing the Paris flea markets for love letters from men named Bernard.

Snug at home creating and loving while always dancing in her life.

Natasha never needs much on her adventure, but pockets (for chocolate, a lens cap, tea bag, pencil, journal, and the other tools of her life) are a must. She's found that it's easier to wear her pocket-full apron as she buzzes about in her world, so that she has access to everything she needs.

acapulco, side one

Natasha. The name that was almost mine, but my parents, instead, agreed on Elizabeth. I think of Natasha as an alter ego of sorts out there exploring in the world. Almost like this "other self" and a lot like a self uncaged.

venice, side one

I keep thinking of other places where she might be and what she might be doing…let me know if you run into her…

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These aprons were inspired by one that I made for myself this summer. Lately, I have been wearing it as I run errands, as I create in my home, as I go out in to the world and take pictures…the list goes on. It is my current favorite accessory.

I have put a few in my shop. They are in a variety of sizes because I believe that no matter a woman's waist and hip size, she should have an apron she can fashionably wear out in the world.

fort worth, side one from the side

Reader Comments (18)

wow, Liz, those are really beautiful! as soon as i have some place to call home again, i gotta have one.

Oh my goodness-I am so going to buy one of this right now. They are GORGEOUS!

Oh love they really are to die for.

Love you

XOXOXO

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterColorsonmymind

those are SO fabulous!

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered Commentera friend to knit with

Oh Liz, these are beautiful! I LOVE the first one! I wish I could ask you to save it for me, but I know it will go fast. I have been wearing mine everywhere/all day too!

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterDomestic Chicky

Liz, I love seeing your beautiful creations! You inspire me!

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer Valentine

Very Beautiful! I love the different trims decorating the bottom - nice touch. Can't wait to order and wear my favorite one.

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterTerri W

Those are really lovely - and I love the stories that go with them. I was almost an Elizabeth.

*melanie from www.meli-mello.com

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered Commentermelanie

BEAUTIFUL! :) I love them, Liz! Can't wait to have some budget to buy for myself one of these days... ;)

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterBridget

these rock!

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterkelly

L~ I squealed with delight when I saw these on Etsy last night and especially as I read the description while I was on the phone with Dar. These are just wonderful and the whole concept behind them is so brilliant. Love love love.

Hope your Halloween was fantastic!

Love,J xoxo

October 31, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterceanandjen

It was nice to meet you at ArtFiberFest and I love my new bag. The aprons are adorable.

November 1, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSweet Petunia

i'm so lovin' the first one...it's so gorgeous...well, they're all gorgeous but that one is my fave...

I love aprons and yours are beautiful.

November 1, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterNikki

Those are insanely cute! What a brilliant idea.

November 1, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJamie

LOVE these!!! Kelly Rae got me into wearing aprons for my studio work, and I have now become quite the apron collector. I will definitely be doing some holiday shopping on your Etsy site, my dear.

November 1, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSwirly

oh liz...these are beautiful...
i especially love that last one...
so sweet!
i bet they will sell like hotcakes!

November 3, 2007 | Unregistered Commentergkgirl

jen told me about these when she saw them and i have resisted coming here because i knew as soon as i did, well, i really have to have one!!!

okay, breathing ... they are sooo beautiful and i know that i would wear it constantly ... i heart your natasha story :) you are so beautifully talented!! xox

November 3, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterdaisies

I got my apron in the mail and I love, love, love it and couldn't resist blogging about it. Thank you so much you gorgeous girl.

October 12, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterElise

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