meraki
(v.) to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to leave a piece and essence of yourself in your work.
This describes how I feel when I am creating each apron. I love the fabrics, trims, lace, embellishments, that go into each apron. It is like putting a fun puzzle together, so you can smile a little bigger each time wear it! I believe when you add color to your life, kitchen, classroom, activities, you're adding to your happiness.
About Karen
Where to begin.....
I have lived in Colorado 30 years. I am originally from R.I.
I am a wife, mother of 2, Grammy to 3 amazing grandsons.
My hobbies include photography, reading, music of all kinds, game nights, exploring the world with my husband Bill, children & grandsons, and spoiling my Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Miss Bailey.
I became semi-retired from my husband's & my company, Mr. Medicare.com, which focuses on educating folks on the ins and outs of Medicare. Loved it but needed to find a fun niche.
Now what to do with myself.....
Along comes an apron...
Meraki Studio was born (little did I know at the time), when my daughter asked me to make her an apron. She is a Teacher's Assistant and part of her day is being in the lunchroom with the kids. I picked fun fabrics, made large pockets for all the goodies she has to carry during lunch and decided to make the apron double-sided to change it up for her. Not only was the apron a hit with my daughter Robyn, the kids in the cafeteria love the aprons. The different, bright fabrics are something the kids look forward to seeing, and ask Robyn which apron she was going to wear that day!
Amazingly, Meraki Studio Colorado was born!
I was lucky to learn how to sew from a Parisian seamstress, Mrs. St. Andre, at Notre Dame Elementary/High School. I would make doll clothes, my prom dresses, recital costumes for my daughter, her prom dresses, drapes, bedspreads with matching curtains, pillows, baby bedding, etc....
I have been sewing for a long time and love it! I am so happy every day to go to my studio and create fun, cheerful, imaginative aprons. There is love in each and every one of my creations.
Add great joy to your day, wearing one of my one-of-a-kind, custom Hostess Aprons.
I can do special orders, & sizes. Go to Blog page for details.