Old Stone Museum,Orleans,Vermont

We had our first professional photoshoot....finally.... took years of planning. We had a great location. I admit the scenery was well chosen. I got to go. I am, after all, pretty important to the company. Me, a photographer and two models worked hard all afternoon. Here's my shots., they're the critical ones after all.

First I introduced the place with a great shot of their sign.

The models felt left out

and got themselves into the next shot.

I let 'em.

They wanted to pose close to me.

But truth be told, they're cuddling up cuz they're cold.

Notice their long sleeves? Dusk was coming on and they were getting chilly.

I was nothing more than a warm body to stand near.
It was ok, look how happy they are with me.

I had to pose in front of all the signs. I asked the girls how I was doing.
They gave me the thumbs up. I felt good.

I told them they had to step aside and let me work.
This is the important sign with the hours and such.
We don't want silliness here.

Although I put on my best smile to show people

what a good time I had here.

I thought it would be a good idea to show the address.
So I stood in front of the mailbox.
I would have gotten the mail but my arms dont bend.
The girls said not to worry, they were their to help

It was a good day. I did a great job.
I'll have more shots to come im my next post.
~Wes

Adult bibs

Hey All,

This week we saw some shuffing around the store. Housedresses are coming in. They need a place to hang. Bibs look crammed together in their old place. The store is getting a bit if a shuffling. Bib now hang on 4 new bars. They even divided them into groups of men, womens, short and long. I like it, I think it's an improvement. I got a shot for you.

~Wes...reporting live from Vermont Apron C. Retail Store.

Sheath Apron

Frank gets to be window mannequin again. They said I was better at greeting people in the store and that Frank's arms are fragile so he needs to be safe by himself in the window... I admit I'm the friendlier of the two of us. Anyways, he's showing off the Sheath Work Apron they made. Its double layered with pockets on both side. It's a long apron that goes past the knee.

It ties in the back.

Here it is on Mary, the studio dress form. Women can wear the Sheath as well as the guys. It's so plain, anyone can wear it for working.

So that's Mary, she works in the studio. Everything starts with Mary, then it comes to me, here at the store. She looks good in the Sheath, too.

Here's me,they's right, I am friendlier looking.

~Wes

Housedresses

Here at Vermont Apron Co, they like to make new things a lot and this week they showed me a Housedress....I got sort of an in-house bulletin with a photo for you. A House dress, according to the bulletin is a loose fitting comfy dress that ladies can wear around the house and still look good enough to answer the door or run a quick errand. It's basically a slip over the head deal with a few ties but there's lace,too, so you got that pretty thing going on. So here you go... photos of our version of the Housedress, soon to be added to the website....(soon because of something about the shopping cart, models and stuff, I'm told). Anyways, here's a few sneak peek photos for you.

Thanks for visiting,

~Wes

Frank in Hats

Frank looks good in hats, doesn't he?

I think it's the moustache thing.

Franks wears them at the Apron Co.

This helps you see what they'll look like.
~Wes

Finally.. It's all about Men!

Finally.....Vermont Apron Company is celebrating Men! The new Men's prints are in.

Right now It's all about Me and Frank, tires and a grill!

Frank and I own the windows for a few weeks.

(the girls are still around, just inside the store).

Frank is wearing our new Man's Apron

and has a brand new grill in his window. Men and grills just go together.

I'm wearing the Tires Apron.

They also took my undershirt off.

It's summer. I get really hot.

We hope you come by and visit.

Me and Frank will be in the windows.

~Wes

Frank

June 1st and it's Frank's turn as Window Mannequin.

The mens collection stays routine.

Not much changes except for colors.

We've been selling Blue, Black and Cranberry,

we have moved onto Brown.

Brown's a good color.

It's a guy color. I'm cool with it.

~Wes

Springtime Gown

Ginger wore our Springtime Gown this year.

Daisies and a yellow taffeta Apron

do make one look rather Springy, doesnt it?

She got a lot of attention

in the window. I think

winter was really long for Vermont

this year.

I am wearing the new Garden Apron

but no one really noticed.

They just look at the woman lounging at my feet.

I'm always afraid Ginger is going to spin herself

right through the window.

hmmm....

~Wes

Tour Our Store

Here in the Vermont Apron Company Store, we do sell a few items you maybe weren't aware we had. We have really fun pajama pants in flannel as you can see by these two hanging out in their pajamas all day. They look like they sit around and gab all day don't they? Really, we do work hard around here. It's just hard to catch it on film.

We make teacozies and to help you fill it, we have teapots for sale and tea,too! No one wants to be caught with an empty Cozy. Oh,yeah, there's some apron art on the walls.

Who knew little girls were so excited to cook. They are! We get lots of very short little ladies in here pleading to Mom or Dad to buy them an apron. I say Let them help! Share the housework! Buy them an apron and give the poor kids a chance to shine! No sense keeping all that work for yourself, every kid should have an apron and get a chance to do housework!




Here in the very back place of the store is Carpetbag world. We call it Carpetbag World as its a very different place than the rest of the store; no cottton, no ties, no bright colors.,,,, just heavy chenille, zippers and dark warm looking fabrics. Knitters and women who travel shop here. The drawstring handbags are new. Carpet Bags have their own website...Susannahallen.com.


And we also have Apron Art!

If you like to see Aprons in action, we do have a good selection of Apron prints.

It's fun to browse the rack. You get to see Aprons in all kinds of settings.

Well, that's my tour for today, nice to see you and glad you stopped by!

~Wes

Aprons at Work

Did you know that cookies bake even better when wearing a Vermont Apron?

These girls are smiling because they just found that out.

Not only did the cookies taste better but their clothes stayed clean! YAY!

This makes Dad especially happy.

Napkins to Bibs....

I was perfectly happy tucking a napkin

under my chin when I ate.

Ok, so it wasnt the best way to stay clean

but then they frown on using a bath towels

draped on your chest while you eat...

at least at the better restaurants.

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It wasn't the usual request,...

we kept it lowkey at first......
but here at the store
we got lots of requests for bibs for adults.....

never loud requests.....

the kind of request

where you walk quietly up to the counter

and sort of whisper it to the sales clerk.

Well, here at The Vermont Apron Company,

they like a challenge. ....

Soooooo.....

Ta Daaa!!!!

Bibs for Adults!!!

Ginger is Dancing

in our window

Display

wearing her

new Lace Homespun Bib.

Frank is also

in the window.

He is wearing

the Men's Bib.

In case you don't notice,
Frank is wearing Eloise's hair.

Frank's actually bald.

We don't know what Frank is up too.

Eloise found

a hat to wear

in the meantime.

Check me out!

Go ahead......

take a good look at me.....

see anything different?

I'll give you a hint..... it's winter time.

Keep looking...Notice it???

Look again...

.....

Did you notice?..

YES!

I got an undershirt!!!!

.........It's the same color as my teeth.

~Wes