The Perfect Hostess Accessory

Maybe it's the forever waitress in me, but there are very few things that I love more than throwing a dinner party. At this point in my life, I've done almost everything--fancy, themed, casual, buffet for 40, sit-down for 20--and each has been so, so rewarding, just an amazing outlet for all sorts of wild ideas and creativity. Then, a few months ago, I discovered something that perhaps makes me feel happier as a hostess than even wine. This, my friends, is a great apron.

It might sound silly, and maybe it is, but is there really anything cuter than a lady cooking in a vintage dress, heels, and a frilly apron? I just don't think so. So, I've become a bit of a collector. My favorites are super-feminine, completely impractical, inexpensive, and from the '50s (like this, this, this or these). Check them out.