The Kitchen Linens Book
The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing, and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives
The Kitchen Linens Book invites women of all ages to visit with the past. In this book, Geisel gives us an up-close look at tablecloths, dishtowels, and napkins with details and histories as fine as the stories themselves. Embroidered or hemstitched, linens or oilcloths–these are the fabrics and the memories of our mothers and grandmothers. And each one has an endearing story and a vivid history.
The Apron Book
Tie One On and Join in the Celebration of an American Icon
According to essayist and apron archaeologist EllynAnne Geisel, aprons don’t hold us back, they take us back . . . the very reason for this simple garment’s status as a hot collectible and a must-have in the kitchen. In The Apron Book, EllynAnne provides the ultimate apron resource. Read more…
Apronisms
Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day
This little book asserts, “You can never have too many aprons or too many memories.” Apron anecdotes and aphorisms merge with quotes, photographs, and memories to offer down-home-spun, no-nonsense wisdom that is tinged with humor. For ultimate giftability, the book’s case wrap mimics fabric. Read more…
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About EllynAnne Geisel
Since first tying on domestic armor just nine years ago, essayist EllynAnne Geisel has gathered more than 400 aprons and apron memories from across America. She celebrates the spirit of the men and women who wore aprons
through her traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections The exhibit is managed by The Women’s Museum of Dallas, a Smithsonian affiliate.
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Celebrating Aprons and Linens
“Tying Together — A Celebration of Aprons jumped off a page and into my heart as I read the December 2006 AARP Bulletin. It brought back warm memories of my mother, seamstress extraordinarie, who was known throughout her little town as the “Apron Lady.”
Whenever a friend was to be married, and my mother was invited to attend a bridal shower, the ladies in attendance patiently awaited the opening of Marion’s gift…always a big box filled with an assortment of her handmade aprons: a clothespin apron, a barbecue apron, a couple of bib aprons and always a very frilly, party apron. Read more….
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“For four years I toted an old laundry basket full of aprons hither and yon, and what I discovered is everyone knows what an apron is and everyone has a story to tell.”
“Nothing dresses up for a fancy to-do like an apron. It’s like it puts on its lipstick and a slick pair of heels and it’s ready to party!.”
Testimonials
Accolades for EllynAnne’s Keynote Presentations, Fundraising Events and Traveling Exhibit
“Your way of gathering stories helped us to look at humble items as a way to talk with ourselves, talk with our consumers and to learn to really listen. Stories that would be lost are now out of the apron drawer and honored for their truth, thanks to EllynAnne Geisel. We are happy for anyone to contact us about the exhibit Apron Chronicles and EllynAnne.”
~ Nancy Cox, Concept Innovation Mgr & Gloria Kirchhoff, Textile Studio Mgr. , Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO
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Aprons. Note Cards. And More.
I love creating each apron and I guarantee you will be delighted with your purchase. —EllynAnne Geisel
Each apron is handmade with love. The notecards feature vintage aprons & snapshots with quotes provided by contributors to the Apron Chronicles. The dishware is inspired by the vintage apron patterns in EllynAnne’s collection.
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Smoochie Apron – as Seen in Vogue – is again AVAILABLE!
EllynAnne’s Smoochie as featured in the March 2008 issue of VOGUE, is again available.
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Apron Memories Video Clips:
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July 16-19th, 2009 – Albuquerque, New Mexico July 16th, 2009 – 7 pm – Bookworks, Albuquerque, New Mexico APRON CHRONICLES EXHIBIT DATES: May 28, 2009 – August 24, 2009 Pearce Collections Museum, Corsicana, Texas |
News/Press
Apronology Magazine
Premiere Issue features EllynAnne’s Domestic-Chic Apron Design and Interview
Chicken Soup For The Soul
EllynAnne’s essay was selected as a Chicken Soup favorite. Click Here to Read
Apron Chronicles Exhibit
A Patchwork of American Recollection
Apron Chronicles is a traveling exhibit comprised of 46 photographs, text in story form and 155 vintage aprons.
Apron Chronicles is managed by The Women’s Museum of Dallas