Sunday, May 29, 2011

A going away gift for Kristin

One of my co-workers is leaving to become a full-time mommy and part-time student.  We put together a tongue-in-cheek laundry basket of things we thought she would need for her new life:  bon bons, trashy magazines, sleep mask, slippers, hair bonnet. We know it will be no picnic for her, but it was fun to put together.
I made her an apron to go with a wonderfully ugly coffee mug I found at a a thrift store. I got the fabric at Joann's, made a simple apron with ties, and embellished with a few trims I already had - they matched perfectly.  Don't poms poms just make you smile?
I really meant it to be a fun thing, but she loved it and said she would actually wear it.  
The mug gave me a chuckle - I hope it makes her smile, too, remembering us every time she pours herself a cup of coffee.  And I will miss her even as I wish her the best of luck!


Gina

2 comments:

Marie said...

What a lovely gift. I really enjoy making aprons. Quick and easy.
:)

KimMalk said...

The apron you made is adorable--the mug, not so much :). What a nice gift for your coworker.