Cat in an Apron is pleased to offer beautifully tailored clothing, gifts and accessories for “life with baby.”  Gorgeous textiles, surprising details and original designs are features we are proud to display in each and every one of our products.

The spirit and determination behind Cat in an Apron is inspired by Dan Greenburg’s poem “Don’t Dress your Cat in an Apron” from Free to Be You and Me book and album first printed in 1972.  His poem perfectly declares our philosophy, that “A person should wear what he wants to and not just what other folks say”.

Don't Dress Your Cat in an Apron

By:  Dan Greenburg
Taken from Free To Be You and Me

Don't dress your cat in an apron
Just 'cause he's learning to bake.

Don't put your horse in a nightgown
Just 'cause he can't stay awake.

Don't dress your snake in a muu-muu
Just 'cause he's off on a cruise.

Don't dress your whale in galoshes
If she really prefers overshoes.

A person should wear what he wants to
And not just what other folks say.

A person should do what he likes to -
A person's a person that way.

We have found ourselves surrounded by such talented designers that we’ve decided to showcase them as well.  We want you and your little ones to enjoy the striking colors and patterns in our textiles and to appreciate the comfort and resilience of our clothing and gear.  Most of our products are offered in limited editions, so you can be sure you won’t see them everywhere.  They are all completely original and desgined right here in the Northwest. 

We would love for you to purchase Free to Be You and Me products! If you remember it from your childhood, dip into the nostalgia with us.  If you’ve never heard of it, you must own it and share it with your children!  We’ve come a long way since the first printing – due in no small part to the book and record – but the message is still as clear and simple as it was the day it was printed:  be who you want to be – no matter what you look like.

And please visit the Free to Be You and Me Foundation site for more information on their mission which is “to support grass roots educational products that enhance children’s safety in the world and advance their freedom to develop fully as individuals without being hobbled by gender and racial stereotypes.  Our goal to empower them to imagine their own future and encourage them to pursue their dreams.” 

If you feel so inclined, support them.  We do.

Warm Regards,

Marne Maykowskyj Nordean,
O’Henry
Cat in an Apron