See my latest creation? Made from a discarded cafe curtain, it was inspired by this breakfast scene from a new television series from BYUtv called Granite Flats.
The series premiere of Granite Flats doesn’t air until April 7th, but my family and I got a sneak peek at the first two episodes. It is great family entertainment! A new scripted series, it has a little Hardy Boy mystery mixed with cold-war era drama but all with clean fun the whole family can watch. And I mean the whole family. There is no bad language or scenes to be wary of but the plot is not simplistic, uninteresting, or childish which is what usually happens when you find a “family friendly” show. Adults and children alike will enjoy watching this together. Just what is Granite Flats about?
It’s 1962 when recently widowed Beth and her son Arthur move to rural Granite Flats, Colorado. They meet a town thrown into fear and suspicion after a terrible explosion at the nearby air base. As the military and police investigate, Arthur and his new friends explore the mystery and begin to unravel a web of secrets that will change Granite Flats forever.
Sounds intriguing doesn’t it? We’ve watched the first two episodes several times already. My kids are somewhat disappointed that they have to wait three weeks before they can watch the third episode when it airs on BYUtv.
Back to my apron. One of the first things we noticed watching Granite Flats was the clothes. Oh the clothes! My teen daughters and I were drooling over the dresses the women were wearing. And their hairstyles too! Since it’s not so easy to sew a dress I decided to go for an apron instead. After seeing the one on Granite Flats I remembered I had this cafe curtain with similar colors. I found some coordinating fabric for the waistband and ties and whipped up the apron in less than half an hour because the curtain was already hemmed. We love it!
And now one of you has a chance to win it! Follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter.
You can watch a few teaser videos on the Granite Flats youtube playlist. Don’t forget to watch the series premiere of Granite Flats on April 7th on BYUtv. If you have DishNetwork, DirectTV, or even cable chances are you already get BYUtv. Check your local listings for air times.
I received a 1962 inspired package from BYUtv for sharing my opinions about Granite Flats. Guess what was included in the package? An apron! Score!
I think if I had an apron, I’d be a better baker. You think?
I think 1960’s hairstyles are pretty cool…
What a darling apron! Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong generation!
I was just wishing I had an apron on Easter!
I never have enough aprons when my sisters come to visit. This would be wonderful! How did you find time to make that with a newborn in the house?
The curtain turned apron is a fantastic idea! CUTE!!
Heard about the show at Time Out For Women. love your apron would be great for someone who is on their fouth year of campassionate service cordinator. Its perfect for Funeral lunches,,,,
What a cute apron! I love 50’s themed fashion. I could also use a good apron to keep flour and grunge off my clothes, where it usually ends up 😛
I would love to see the overall style and respect that people had for one another come back. It is not like it used to be.
I agree with the person who said respect, but also I like the music!
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I would love to see the values and culture of the 60’s come back. Our world just keeps getting scarier and scarier.
This apron is so cute! Great job! Wouldn’t mind seeing the early 60’s fashions make a comeback. There is definitely something to be said about the values that were present then that somehow seemed to have been lost in today’s society. I hadn’t heard about this upcoming new show but our family will definitely have to check it out! Thanks for sharing!
Love this apron and looking forward to watching this new show. Grew up in the 50s and 60s and want to see how right they get it.
Family Time! Family meals. We do these, but the world would be better if more people did these.
I ♥ ♥ ♥ that adorable apron you made!
I am excited to watch Granite Falls w/ my 6 year old girl.
I know what you mean bout drooling over the fashions and fabrics and dresses and hairstyles from the era!
Sweet apron – love the strawberries 🙂 Humorously, I was just jotting notes about using/ monitoring the morality of television shows. Wonder why???? Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the apron! I never would have thought to turn a curtain into an apron. I wish I wouldn’t have just donated the curtains from my old kitchen. I’d love some of the 60’s hairstyles to make a comeback along with the dresses.
You are so funny! “Now, back to my apron…” “Squirrel!”
I definitely wish the dresses and hairstyles would come back! I had to laugh that you turned a curtain into an apron, because I just started turning my favorite apron into a curtain. 🙂
That apron is so cute!! We have three hard-back Dick and Jane Collection books and I always drool over the clothes and hair in those books. I would enjoy seeing hair, clothes, and music come back from 1962. I can’t sew very well unless I am listening to oldies on the radio.
Very cute apron and thanks for the heads up on a good show for the family to watch.
Darling Apron! I am exited to share the show with my family.
I love the hairstyles back then!!
That is a super cute apron! I love using aprons around the house – not only handy, but I actually feel more productive!
We will be checking for the TV show!
That is a super cute apron! I love using aprons around the house – not only handy, but I actually feel more productive!
We will be checking for the TV show!
Lovely apron. Pillowcases make cute aprons too.
Thank you (and I mean that very emphatically and sincerely!) for posting about this series! It sounds fantastic and something that we would all enjoy in my family!
Love the apron you created 🙂 !!
So cute!!!!
I just watched a promo for this show yesterday! The apron is adorable!
Dishes…I love them from that time period.
Oh, I’m looking so forward to this series! Thank you for sharing about it. I actually just discovered Downton Abbey this past week. For some reason I tend to not “find out” about really good series until they’ve been around for a couple of seasons! So I’m happy to know about Granite Flats now! The apron is just darling!!
Oooh, I love looking/drooling over dresses in period shows and movies!
I’ve been so sick with morning sickness. I think a spiffy 60’s inspired apron would cheer me up!
Oh I’d like dresses and hairstyles. Super fun!
I love the clothes!
I would love the clothes
I would love the clothes