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December 13, 2011

Another wonderful apron from Etsy, especially if you like to wear pearls!

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Well, I am not telling YOU how to do housework, but you-know-who always wore pearls around the kitchen when she was taking care of Ward and the boys. This is another great gift idea from Etsy. This one is for that gal you know who likes things a little more formal. It's from the Esty shop of mimisneedle. I bet somebody's hubby would like somebody's wife in the apron and pearls and....well, stop there.

Champagne, anyone?

December 13, 2011 at 04:58 PM in Color!, Entertaining, Etsy, Food and Drink, Handmade, Holidays, Made in America, Nostalgia |

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