Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Christmas Candy and Mama/Daughter Cupcake Provacateur Aprons! #santaslilhelper

The for the last 4 years the women on my husband's side of the family have gotten together to make Christmas candy together. Normally we try to have it the day after Thanksgiving (we call it "Candy Friday") but this year it worked out to be a week earlier. But this preggy doesn't mind - that means I get my fudge a week earlier!

This year we have 5 bakers (and 3 mini bakers). We traditionally make

  • Peppermint Bark
  • Tiger Butter
  • Fudge
  • Chocolate covered pretzels (my favorite!)
  • Peanut Brittle
  • Salted Caramels
  • Monster Cookies
  • Crockpot Apple Cider
    --so easy! pour apple cider (or juice) into a crockpot, add a clove studded orange and heat. Top with whipped cream in a Santa mug :) --

Besides the sugary part, I'm really looking forward to the upcoming years when I'll get my girls involved. Last year I wore Penny, this year she spent most of her time wreaking havoc through Grandma's nicknacks (with a few visits to the kitchen for goodies). Next year I'm positive she'll be under the watchful tutelage my 6 year old niece while they take over the sprinkling station. I am in a little bit of a shock that next year I'll be wearing Ruby!


This year I thought it would be fun to have an apron fashion show. Each apron has a story and we had a few heirloom aprons featured.

To be honest - part of me just wanted an excuse to take pictures of Penny and I in our matching mama-daughter apron set from Cupcake Provacateur.

Cynthia, the designer and owner of Cupcake Provacateur, handmakes each of her aprons and mine are one of a kind. She features several different styles - from the very utilitarian/no frills style, half aprons to something that you can use for home photoshoot of yourself as a sexy pin up, which is what she's known for.

Cynthia created her line of aprons from her love of baking and the need to be fashionable in the kitchen. A good combination, if you ask me! The prints she chooses and apron patterns are a healthy mix of vintage, modern, wholesome housewife with a dash of sex kitten.
It was very clear that Penny felt very special in her own apron. She pranced and strutted around with the pomp of importance. She was caught hiding some chocolate pretzels in her cute little pockets too.
Her child sized aprons fit sizes 4-6x, and you can see that it was pretty long on my VERY short girl. She's 21 months old and in the 15th percentile. I really loved that the neck straps can be adjusted too, because now I know I'll be able to keep this apron around for years without her outgrowing it too soon. You can find Penny's child sized retro-ornament themed Hedy apron online. This pregnant mama loved the neckline being adjustable on hers too because I know the apron will fit differently once there isn't a bump in the way.

Cupcake Provacateur also offers custom orders, so you can work together to find a print that fits your own style or come up with a coordinating theme for yourself and your children. 

And if fancy aprons weren't enough, she offers a range of cupcake options - from fresh ones in the NY & Long Island area, cupcake in a cup or cupcake mixes.

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Enter to win a matching Cupcake Provacatuer mama - child apron set as a part of my Santa's Little Helper Giveaway Prize Pack! Included is a custom lettered ornament from Chalk Treatment and homemade vanilla extract infusion kit from Beanilla


Update: Cynthia shared with me that she is currently working on a boy specific line!
Visit Cupcake Provacateur and tell me which apron you think is the sweetest!

Disclosure: Thank you, Cupcake Provacateur, for providing me with product to review. 
No other compensation was provided. All opinions are my own.

26 comments:

  1. I wish they made mommy / son aprons...I know it's not nearly as cute...but...

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    1. Jenna, she makes custom orders too. And not to spill the beans or anything.. but the set that I'll be giving away will totally work for sons and daughters :D

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  2. I really like this. So Christmassy :) Do they ship to Canada?

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    1. I asked Cynthia and she said that they do ship to select provinces. Shipping costs for 1-3 aprons would be ~$9.80. Her contact information is sales@cupcakeprovocateur.com

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  3. So stinkin' cute! Love the matching sets! My little one would die for that. Might have to put that on the shopping list this year. Beautiful family too!

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  4. Penny's apron is just too cute! My girls would love something like this for themselves. Going to put these on my potential Christmas gifts list! ;)

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    1. Thank you, Lena! She felt so special and pulls it out all the time. I love that she'll be able to use it for years!

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  5. Oh my goodness you guys must be busy bees. I love the idea of matching aprons. I remember as a kid dressing up like my mom and us going to church. That was until it became uncool. I am so glad that it is popular again, and cuter than ever. Thanks for sharing

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    1. We are pretty busy, but it helps to have a bunch of hands available to switch off between certain projects or sitting down with the kids when they need some love :)

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  6. I love the Jolly Gingerbread apron!

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  7. Oh gosh too cute!! I love your matching aprons. And Candy Friday sounds like a blast :) I think I may have to try to implement this with my family! I love the idea.

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    1. It doesn't work out perfectly every year, but most years we have 3-4 'bakers' and at least a dad or two hanging around hoping for taste-testing and they get roped into watching the kids for us ;)

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  8. Oh love - the aprons are adorable!

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  9. Can't wait when it is time for christmas baking:)

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  10. How awesome is this! Sounds like you all make some wonderful memories together!!! Love the aprons!

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  11. Wish I had matching aprons for my little one and me. We made cookies tonight and it would have been perfect!

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  12. I like the Harlow Apron - Vespa Santa.

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  13. Oh, how cute! I think I'm going to need some matching aprons for me and my littles. Love this.

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  14. I really think that this one is really pretty and a mom and daughter one in this pattern is great - Child Hedy Apron - Pink Zebra, love the color combination.

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  15. I like the Zebra print apron but would love to see one for boys when she is done on the boys line

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  16. These aprons are great! Love that they are doing a boy specific line! :D

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  17. I like the Harlow Apron - *Limited Addition* Hello Kitty Gift Set.

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  18. The aprons are so cute! I need to get one of these for my niece.

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  19. Those aprons are so cute! I would love matching mommy-child aprons. The Christmas candy party sounds like fun. We were sick over Christmas this year, so we didn't do much of our traditional Christmas baking and now I'm craving the tradition of a family baking get-together. I've never heard of Tiger Butter before. I'll have to try Googling it!

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