When I was little, my mother had a bottom drawer in the kitchen filled with neat old-fashioned aprons. I loved putting them on, choosing between the airy "hostess" style of embroidered chiffon and the no-nonsense style of cotton with pockets. Today I look for them at yard sales and thrift stores since you never know when you might need a kicky outfit for the kitchen!

So when I was invited to go on Channel 31's "Good Day Sacramento" show recently, I knew I needed a knock-out apron. Luckily I met Susan and Jenn of Domestic Darlings. They recently started a home business in Folsom designing and producing some great aprons with a vintage look. I chose the Pink Circles pattern for its sort of seventies look. They have several other patterns and are working on some other styles as well. The style shown above has adjustable ties at the neck and waist and two generous pockets for stashing your tools.

So if you're looking for a nice Mother's Day present or just some new affordable fashion for the cook in your life, visit Domestic Darlings on their Web site and try one for yourself. They even come with matching headbands if you want to look as stylish as that classic domestic darling, Donna Reed.

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