Fly in Style: Bespoke Aprons Inspired by the Charm of Collective Nouns for Birds

Robin Apron a Bobbin of Robins adult apron

Are you ready to add a touch of avian elegance to your kitchen attire?

Introducing a collection of bespoke aprons that not only protect your clothes but also celebrate the beauty of birds in a unique and artistic way. Created by the talented designer Mandy Elizabeth Rush, each apron is a masterpiece that merges functionality with exquisite design.

Robin Apron a Bobbin of Robins adult apron

Bobbin of Robins

Embrace nature’s beauty with the Robin Apron, featuring charming robin design on high-quality fabric. Ideal for adding a touch of elegance to your kitchen attire.

Why settle for ordinary when you can embrace the extraordinary?

Do you love birds and love cooking?

Our bespoke aprons are more than just garments; they’re statements of individuality and style. And what better way to infuse your cooking adventures with flair than by adorning yourself with the collective nouns of birds?

Curfew of Curlew

Elevate your kitchen style with this Curfew of Curlew Apron, showcasing elegant curlew motif on premium fabric. Perfect for adding a touch of nature to your culinary routine.

Curfew of Curlew stylish adult apron in orange

What is your favourite bird? What is it’s collective noun?

Imagine stepping into your kitchen wearing an apron adorned with a “parliament of owls” or a “murder of crows.”

These collective nouns, with their whimsical charm, add a playful touch to your culinary escapades. Whether you’re whisking, sautéing, or baking, these aprons are sure to inspire creativity and delight.

Each design by Mandy Elizabeth Rush is meticulously crafted, capturing the essence of these collective nouns with precision and artistry. From the vibrant hues of a “radiance of cardinals” to the graceful lines of a “bobbin of robins,” every apron tells a story and invites you to be part of it.

But it’s not just about aesthetics; our aprons are also designed for practicality and durability. Made from high-quality materials, they’re built to withstand the rigours of kitchen duty while keeping you comfortable and stylish.

They also make for delightful gifts for the foodies and bird lovers in your life. Who wouldn’t want to unwrap a parcel adorned with a “curfew of curlew” or a “prayer of godwits“?

  • Colourful Prayer of Godwits Apron
  • Prayer of Godwits apron close oup
  • Oystercatch Apron, Parcel of Oystercatcher adult apron
  • Oystercatcher Apron, Parcel of Oystercatcher adult apron
  • Red Cardinal Apron, Radiance of Cardinals adult apron
  • Red Cardinal Apron, Radiance of Cardinals adult apron
  • Robin Apron a Bobbin of Robins adult apron
  • Robin Apron a Bobbin of Robins adult apron
  • Curfew of Curlew stylish adult apron in orange
  • Curfew of Curlew stylish adult apron in orange

Don’t see your favourite Birds? Send me a message and let me create your Bespoke Bird Apon

For the bird enthusiasts who also have a passion for cooking, our bespoke aprons are the ultimate gift choice. Combining their love for feathered friends with their culinary adventures, these aprons offer a unique way to express their interests and add flair to their kitchen attire.

Whether they’re hosting a dinner party or simply whipping up a batch of their favorite recipes, these aprons will not only protect their clothes but also serve as a delightful conversation starter. Give the gift of avian-inspired elegance and watch as they soar with delight every time they don their bespoke apron.

Red Cardinal Apron, Radiance of Cardinals adult apron

Radiance of Cardinals Apron

Brighten your kitchen routine with the Radiance of Cardinals apron, featuring stunning cardinal bird design on premium fabric. A perfect blend of style and functionality for your cooking adventures.

Fly in Style: Bespoke Aprons Inspired by the Charm of Collective Nouns for Birds

Fly in Style: Bespoke Aprons Inspired by the Charm of Collective Nouns for Birds

Interested in more collective nouns for birds and animals? I recommend this great book by Bill Oddie – A Conspiracy of Ravens: A Compendium of Collective Nouns for Birds by Bill Oddie (12-Sep-2014)

For other clothing designed by Mandy

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At the Loo in Inverewe

New environmental posters at Inverewe Gardens, feature a Highland Cow, the Highland Haggis and Plastic Polluted Puffins. All illustrated by a local author and illustrator Mandy E Rush.

A wee surprise when you visit the loo at Inverewe ❤️ new environmental posters highlighting the problems of plastic pollution, doggy poop bags, and keep your dog on a lead near livestock.

My environmental posters😮😃 Nancy Coo, Puffins and Haggis ❤️ All illustrations from my books ❤️.

We all know the perils or plastic pollution and we can all make a difference by picking up plastic, just pick up 3 and save our sea!

Plastic pollution at Puffins poster

Plastic Pollution and Puffins

Pick up Plastic, Be Fantastic

Save our Trees, And our Seas

Nancy Cow the Highland Cow and red squirrel friends environmental poster at Inverewe Gardens

Nancy Coo the Highland Cow and Inverewe Squirrel Poster

Don’t make Nancy, the Highland Coo, bleed

Near livestock keep you dogs on the lead

And help the Red Squirrels of Inverewe

By kindly removing your doggies poo!

Haggis and Doggie Poop Bags environmental posters

Haggis and their greatest threat – doggy poop bags

Highland Haggis are sadly nearly extinct,

Full doggy poop bags have them hoodwinked

They think them juicy slugs or lovely butterfly

They gobble them up. Then they Die!

Book Launch of Nancy Coo walks 500 sMiles

Come and enjoy the story of Nancy Coo, the Highland Cow travelling Scotland’s North Coast 500 in search of her smile.

Front cover image of Nancy Coo walks 500 smiles a book for children

Come and enjoy the story of Nancy Coo. This lovely wee Heilan Coo sets off on a slow travel adventure around the breath-taking sights and scenery of the North Coast 500 to find her sMile. Join her as she encounters the helpful and kind wildlife of the Highlands who help her on her magical journey.

Nancy Coo walks 500 sMiles will prove to be a humorous alternative guide book to those travelling the world famous NC500/ North Coast 500 tourist route with children of all ages.

Book Launch, reading and signing of :‘Nancy Coo walks 500 sMiles’

Sunday the 16th June 2019, 18:30

Sawyer Gallery, Inverewe Gardens, Poolewe.

Watch the Youtube Video of Nancy Coo, the Highland Cows adventure as she walks Scotland’s NC500, a perfect children’s book. Age 4 – 104.

Haggis Habitat Sign now installed

The old Melvaig Driftwood sign was looking a bit weathered. As this year’s Hagglets have just started to leave the Haggii Holt in preparation for Midge feasting, I knew it was important to get the new Haggii sign up.

Haggis Caution Sign in Melvaig, Gairloch, Wester Ross

We have had beautiful weather again here at Oran Mara, The Last House before the Lighthouse and electric screwdriver in hand I got the sign up.

Seven wee Hagglets have been born this year and I want to do my best to make sure they survive. The rare Highland Haggis needs all the protection we can give it!

Remember the main threat to the rare Highland Haggii is doggy poop bags, but fast vehicles at dawn and dusk, when the Heroine, Hog and their wee Hagglets emerge to Midge feast can decimate the Haggii Huddle population.

front cover image of haggis history and facts a funny book about the highland haggis

To learn more about the Highland Haggii read Haggis History & Facts, written and illustrated by me, Mandy (protector of several secret Haggii Holts).

Highland Haggis Festival 2019

I had an amazing day at the Haggis Book Festival in Spean bridge.

Hector the Haggis celebrated his 5th birthday and we were invited along to the celebration. We sold our Scottish Beastie Books about Haggii, Midges and Puffins and I chatted with the children about our friendly Highland Haggis.

photograph of Mandy Elizabeth Rush Scottish Author and Illustrator
Book Reading at Highland Haggis Festival

Then we enjoyed the full story of Gracie MacKay and her Toothfairie before it was time for more cake!

Ready for the book signing at the speanbridge Haggis festival
Caution Haggis crossing sign drive with care