First I'd like to apologize for taking so long to post this. I've had my apron for a few days now. But this gift has made me soooo happy. I'm so serious. After some bad luck with Secret Santa 2013 and the card exchange, this has definitely made me a believer in the generousness of strangers. The blue is so beautiful, and the pattern is so cool! The first night I got my apron I put it on to make dinner for my family. I felt too cute!! And with my matching oven mitt I was safe and styling pulling thing out of the oven. I even felt so inspired the next morning I woke up early and made this massive breakfast for everyone, also while wearing my apron. I've made a new spot of it just inside my pantry door, where it will hang in its downtime waiting for the next meal preparation.