I am so fortunate to have a space in our home dedicated to just my apron world. With southern and western window exposure, the room light filled year around. Seven years ago I painted it a perfect deep yellow, and even on the chilliest days, with the sun and yellow walls, it feels warm and cozy.
But for sporadic attempts to keep the space tidy, it represents my habit of not putting anything away. Peruse a magazine source, find inspiration, and set it down; years of such a practice, and not to wonder the result.
Creative Chaos or Creative ClutterThe habitual habit of never putting things back in their place
What finally motivated an epic tidying was not my conscience nor Prince Charming’s eye rolling, but that all the pieces had fallen into place for promotional activity in conjunction with The Apron Book. With the support of the publisher, Andrews McMeel, Beth flew from her home to mine, where we were joined by Tracy Wahl, the producer of my 2006 NPR All Things Considered segment.
I had but days to “make it work.” Without an idea of how to begin, I just did. Loathe to hide away the collections I so love being surrounded by, I chose a selection to display. The remainder went into cupboards and bins and suitcases, hidden by the quilt and oil cloth covering tables. So I’d know at a glance what was in each storage point, I hung clues on the doors: a child’s apron designated children’s books and games; an apron with a tea towel embroidered with a lady reading a cookbook = cupboard of cookbooks; a vintage sewing manual….and so on. A selection of sewing patterns is lined up in a child’s valise, a picnic basket holds vintage black and white snapshots, pamphlets on food, etiquette and household tips peek out of perfectly sized make up cases. I was on a roll! And the end result is amazing and wonderful and joyous.
Organizing the collections seemed impossible, until the tactic began to make visual sense Using pieces of my collections to hold like collectibles brought order to the room The computer screen is tucked beneath the table until its needed
The filming of Beth and me chatting aprons was the gift of Dustin Hodges, a professional in the field and a best friend.
A happy hug after chatting for an hour about our apron journeys in cute aprons and fabulous heels
The next morning, Beth, Tracy and I discussed The Apron Book and why the apron remains relevant in the modern landscape of women’s choices. That discussion is a podcast, which you can listen to HERE:
This collage is a pictorial summary of our gathering. So many smiles, hugs, tears and love, as the best journeys are.
A summary collage shares the smiles, hugs, tears and love
Find us throughout social media! And join the movement of apron love by tying one on…an apron, of course!
Gratefully, EllynAnne
About The Apron Book:
Warm and inviting, but (like an apron) quite practical, The Apron Book is a celebration of a great American icon. Apron enthusiast Ellynanne Geisel, who curated the traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles, returns us to hearth and home in this updated edition of the award-winning book. In this paperback edition, EllynAnne reflects on the grassroots movement of apron love in a new introduction, and a new foreword by the former editor of Apronology magazine expounds on EllynAnne’s mantra that aprons don’t hold us back; they take us back because the connection to the past is a strong one.
The Apron Book showcases full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from Geisel’s vast collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons, and heart-tugging stories from the traveling apron exhibit. The book also explores the history and heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, or for a special occasion.
THE APRON BOOK : Podcast #7
While having lunch at her mom’s, Bennie Swanson opened a kitchen drawer and spotted the apron she’d sewn in her 1959 home ec class. Overwhelmed with emotion and memories, the apron reminds Bennie of her mom as a brave and beautiful woman who’d faced life’s challenges with a smile and a song.
Everyone knows what an apron is and everyone has a story to share!
» Right-click and download here (10MB / 4mins 15secs)
About The Apron Book:
Warm and inviting, but (like an apron) quite practical, The Apron Book is a celebration of a great American icon. Apron enthusiast Ellynanne Geisel, who curated the traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles, returns us to hearth and home in this updated edition of the award-winning book. In this paperback edition, EllynAnne reflects on the grassroots movement of apron love in a new introduction, and a new foreword by the former editor of Apronology magazine expounds on EllynAnne’s mantra that aprons don’t hold us back; they take us back because the connection to the past is a strong one.
The Apron Book showcases full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from Geisel’s vast collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons, and heart-tugging stories from the traveling apron exhibit. The book also explores the history and heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, or for a special occasion.
THE APRON BOOK : Podcast #5
Ray Moore has loving memories of his grandmother. Always wearing her gingham apron, she showed him how to safely gather eggs from pecking chickens, then set the eggs gently into the lap of her apron. Focusing on her kind demeanor, Ray recalls the difficulty of her life and his last visit with her.
Everyone knows what an apron is and everyone has a story to share!
» Right-click and download here (11.3MB / 5mins 40secs)
About The Apron Book:
Warm and inviting, but (like an apron) quite practical, The Apron Book is a celebration of a great American icon. Apron enthusiast Ellynanne Geisel, who curated the traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles, returns us to hearth and home in this updated edition of the award-winning book. In this paperback edition, EllynAnne reflects on the grassroots movement of apron love in a new introduction, and a new foreword by the former editor of Apronology magazine expounds on EllynAnne’s mantra that aprons don’t hold us back; they take us back because the connection to the past is a strong one.
The Apron Book showcases full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from Geisel’s vast collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons, and heart-tugging stories from the traveling apron exhibit. The book also explores the history and heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, or for a special occasion.
THE APRON BOOK : Podcast #3
The summer when Leslie Dodge was ten years old, her dad lost his job. Moving to another town and into a relative’s garage, Leslie brought with her a 4-H apron sewing project that was due at summer’s end. Taught by her mother and aunt the skills of homemaking, Leslie sewed and baked her way to much more than a winning ribbon at the county fair.
Everyone knows what an apron is and everyone has a story to share!
» Right-click and download here (11.45MB / 5mins 47secs)
About The Apron Book:
Warm and inviting, but (like an apron) quite practical, The Apron Book is a celebration of a great American icon. Apron enthusiast Ellynanne Geisel, who curated the traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles, returns us to hearth and home in this updated edition of the award-winning book. In this paperback edition, EllynAnne reflects on the grassroots movement of apron love in a new introduction, and a new foreword by the former editor of Apronology magazine expounds on EllynAnne’s mantra that aprons don’t hold us back; they take us back because the connection to the past is a strong one.
The Apron Book showcases full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from Geisel’s vast collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons, and heart-tugging stories from the traveling apron exhibit. The book also explores the history and heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, or for a special occasion.
In 2006, Andrews McMeel published The Apron Book, trailblazing a non-existent landscape with a worldwide movement of apron love.
Seen as a symbol of drudgery and an obstacle to women’s success, the apron is being rediscovered in a new and modern context.
In recognition of the apron’s continued relevance in our daily lives, The Apron Book is releasing as a gorgeous softbound with a new foreword crafted by a dear friend, Beth Livesay.
The Apron Book releases Nov. 7 and is available for presale at www.apronmemories.com
As a founding editor of apronology magazine, Beth knows aprons. For three years, we emailed of our mutual love for the humble icon and the exhilaration of the apron’s recognition as a canvas of artistic expression, the premise of the magazine. In 2011, our paths crossed, a meeting captured on video, for revisiting and recalling our excitement.
Of course, when Beth and EllynAnne first met, they’d wear their favorite aprons!
Six years later and Beth is the executive editor of Nails Magazine, a professional publication showcasing nails as canvases of artistic expression. Aprons to nails puts Beth in the forefront of recognizing the possibilities of blankness, no matter the canvas.
Seeking a new perspective and voice for newly crafted edition of The Apron Book, Beth was my first and only choice. Beth’s foreword is an acknowledgment of aprons taking us back and honoring the women of earlier generations, for it is because of them that young women can make their choices in a landscape of opportunities. Aprons, writes Beth, take us forward…the only place really worth going.
Beth Livesay, executive editor of Nails Magazine, coordinating her nails to the cover of The Apron Book
Please join Beth and me throughout social media as we tie one on…our aprons, of course! It’s a lovely ride, and we want you to be a part of it.
Warm and inviting, but (like an apron) quite practical, The Apron Book is a celebration of a great American icon. Apron enthusiast Ellynanne Geisel, who curated the traveling exhibit, Apron Chronicles, returns us to hearth and home in this updated edition of the award-winning book. In this paperback edition, EllynAnne reflects on the grassroots movement of apron love in a new introduction, and a new foreword by the former editor of Apronology magazine expounds on EllynAnne’s mantra that aprons don’t hold us back; they take us back because the connection to the past is a strong one.
The Apron Book showcases full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from Geisel’s vast collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons, and heart-tugging stories from the traveling apron exhibit. The book also explores the history and heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, or for a special occasion.
I often pinch myself in disbelief that a love of aprons has for twelve years now brought into my life such bounty of storytelling, aprons, friendships and the opportunities to share that journey.
In October, I was the guest of the Santa Barbara area’s quilt guild (another story to share in an upcoming blog). There I met-up with Jini Burkholder and her very agreeable husband/chauffeur Dean. We’d first crossed paths earlier in the year when I was speaking in Farmington, NM. Jini prevailed on Dean to drive from their home in Phoenix to meet me, share her apron collection and a unique piece of sewing history (another blog story!).
I share this preamble because Dean drove Jini and me to Laguna to meet Beth Livesay, editor of apronology. And then he stayed and took all the photos and videos you’re about to see. What a guy!
Here we are in the lobby of Stampington & Company: Beth Livesay, ea and Jini
Extra hugs as Beth and I marvel we’re finally meeting after three years of emailing
The Stampington operation is spread out among several facilities. Following Beth from one building to the next, we walked through a narrowing corridor, which struck me as a Canyon of Creativity:
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Everywhere you look are stacks, shelves, and racks of inspiration and submissions
Offices line the many corridors. My head spun like that poor girl in the Exorcist! Doorways like this one just enchanted – that’s a dress constructed of paper
With Beth’s encouragement, we walked on into this office and met Amanda Crabtree, editor of Belle Armoire. Amanda’s greeting was of such warmth, which I quickly learned is the “Stampington Way.” I just knew this visit was going to be a special time indeed.
Along the corridor of editors’ offices is this wall sculpture with a timeless quote by Coco Chanel
Each office is like a snowglobe – an environment a-jumble with creative stimuli that’s specific to the creative spirit of the editor. This office belongs to Christen Olivarez, editor-in-chief and director of publishing. To fit the picture to this page, I had to crop the overflowing tables and stacks of inspiration lining the walls. I loved this space
Christen returned to her office as I was still oohing and carrying on about the filtered light from the windows, and in the “Stampington manner,” allowed for a photo so y’all might see just who oversees dozens of art-centric publications
Submissions to various magazines are displayed on tables and racks for editors’ consideration. This jewelry was awaiting a or verdict
Anyone who has sent off a creation of (he)art knows the anxiety of concern and whether they will ever see it again. Submissions to the magazines of Stampington arrive daily and someone with an eye to detail records their intake and caretakes their return. That person of he(art) is Michelle Nolan
Even the wall space surrounding the copy machine is a canvas of expression – wallpapered with the magazines’ covers (note to self – do this with vintage magazine covers!)
On her way to a meeting with Christen, Stampington’s publisher, Kellene Giloff, stopped to introduce herself. Kellene started Stampington as an outlet to share her love of stamping. That single publication has grown to dozens! Kellene is a dedicated, hands-on publisher, and many careers have been nurtured through her example of hard work. Beth spoke of her
admiration of Kellene in this video – which has us multi-tasking (walking and talking) on our way to lunch
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Beth shares her joy of her job at Stamington
When you live in the landlocked Southwest, fresh seafood tacos are the BEST!
Our first stop following lunch was to pop into Beth’s office – here’s one bitty corner. It’s a very happy environment – feels like a birthday party is about to take place!
Jini purchased back issues of apronology, which Beth took time to personalize. FYI: you, too, can purchase the past two editions, but hurry – few left of #1 and #2’s inventory is quickly depleting. Contact Stampington for info
Then it was time to primp for our photo session – a surprise from Beth…that I will appear alongside her in issue #3! The apron I’m tying on is one I designed from vintage taffeta – it was my entry into this year’s competition. Yes, I enter like everyone else!
Finding more common ground – we both love vintage cherry anything, the color pink and a funny story. Such is a friendship further forged.
Posing for our picture – the photographer is Johanna Love, who is responsible for the mesmerizing beauty of apronology and Stampington’s other publications. Personally, I think it’s the photography that transforms these magazines into keepsakes. I take very good care of my issues of apronology, following all the good rules of page turning to keep the edges crisp. I can’t wait to see issue #3 – which was still being created when I visited, so I’ll be as surprised and delighted as y’all when it debuts
With Dean keeping an eye to the clock and gently reminding us just who was doing the driving through Los Angeles (def not me – heart palpitations just thinking about it), it was time to say goodbye. One final stop by Beth’s office to pick up our take-home bags of Stampington goodies.
Then this – a wave and a beautiful smile from the editor of our favorite annual magazine!
Stampington is a third-year sponsor if National Tie One On Day, and the 5 winners of NTOOD’s 2010 goodie bag giveaway are receiving their very own issue of apronology #3, which will be available for sale February 1st.
Beth is giving away one copy of #3 through my blog. Do click here to enter.
I hope this long, long entry is one you’ve enjoyed as much as I delighted in sharing my visit with Beth. So it is with aprons – an unexpected bounty of storytelling, aprons and friendship.
Sticking with tradition, this yearly edition of apron love will publish February 1st, and as in the past, I’ll be giving away a pre-publication copy courtesy of Best Livesay, editor of the only magazine devoted to the art of the apron.
So, how to enter to win this prize of prizes? Just leave a comment on this blog by late evening on Wednesday, January 26th. Winner selected by Random Human and announced Thursday afternoon.
Beginning tomorrow, I’ll be posting about my October visit to Stampington’s headquarters in Laguna, home of apron*ology and dozens of artistic publications. Here’s a peek: After three years of emailing, Beth and I finally meet!
Which brings me to announcing that with the new year is a new way to stay in touch and up to date with what’s what in apron land – the new Apron Memories Facebook page !
Now to get going on tomorrow’s posting! I’m so excited for y’all to see the world of apron*ology.
Random Human Valerie of Five Star Cleaning picked the winner of the Apron Lover’s Giveaway, a pre-release copy of the second edition of apronology. Congratulations, Catey from Utah!!
The giveaway copy arrived in today’s mail, and I very very carefully turned the pages, front to back. And let me tell y’all right now that it is stunning and more.
I have to mail it out tomorrow, which is going to be hard to do! I put in an order for my own copy at Paper Silver Stone, an independent creative shop in Canon City, about a forty minute ride from where I live. apronology can be purchased from the publisher and major book and hobby stores. However you can secure a copy, just do it! From my one look-through, I deem it a treasure.
Thank you, Beth, for supporting this giveaway, providing the copy of apronology, and making Catey’s day!
Aprons for apronology “3” are already being accepted! Deadline for submissions is early September. On your mark, get set…. hooray for aprons!
If I could change one thing today, it would be that the date is June 25, not January 25th. Alas, that wish is not reality, so how else, I mulled, to bring all that is the uplifting spirit and gaiety of summer to a dreary, winter Monday? One phone call later, and do I ever have the answer: a giveaway featuring a pre-release copy of the second edition of apronology magazine!!!
GIVEAWAY ENTRY IS EASY: Just leave a comment, along with your email address (!) – so I can notify the winner. Winning number selected by Random Human Generator.
GIVEAWAY DEADLINE: this Friday, January 29th – so I can mail the winner her copy on Saturday morning.
Due to publish February 1, 2010, apronology “2” was nurtured over the past year to its fullest creative potential by editor Beth Livesay. As with the February 2, 2009 inaugural issue,
apronology “2” is her baby, so we can expect aprons-as-inspiration through the loveliest photography, artist revelations, tutorials, editorial commentary and goodness only knows what else! What I do know is I cannot wait to receive my own copy (which I ordered directly from Stampington, but can be purchased in stores all over).
I’m doubly antsy to see “2” because I have the honor of appearing in the inaugural issue. In Spring of 2008, I responded to a call-out for apron designs to appear in apronology, a newly conceived magazine devoted to the love of my favorite domestic icon. When I received notification from Beth that my design, Domesti-Chic(the entire article + photography is posted on my website. Just scroll down a bit and you’ll see it), had been selected from among hundreds
of apron submissions, I was astonished and very very happy. I loved working with Beth to finalize my creation and artist’s statement.
Stampington publishes a roster of publications, each a sunny-day to the spirit, no matter the season. Do visit the website, do read Beth’s blog, and do enter this giveaway…just one copy, I know, but that winner’s smile will be so bright, we’ll all need sunglasses!
Hey! and Hey! Lots of excitement today – I received my advance copy of the most anticipated magazine: apronology!! A hundred plus pages devoted to the beauty and artistry of the apron, it’s a creative and inspirational masterpiece!
So, how come I have a preview copy? BECAUSE my apron design, Domesti-Chic, was selected for this premiere issue!! Pages 32 and 33are all EllynAnne. I am positively honored – wait until y’all see these gifted apronologists and their designs…and the photography. swooning here.
Beth Livesay, managing editor, and Jenny Doh, editor in chief, generously included me in the magazine’s editorial introduction and reviewed the original literary apronista, The Apron Book.
apronology is a must-have, and it is available for sale February 1. Let the countdown begin!!
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