As a dishwasher-less individual, dishes tend to pile up in my sink. When it's time to make an expedition to Dish Mountain, I require special gear, lest I return from my labors soaked in dirty soapy water. Thankfully, Mimi Home, a division of Mimi the Sardine textiles, offers the world's greatest apron. Made with acrylic-finished, Swedish-designed, American-made cloth, these waterproof, eco-friendly, awfully fashionable aprons ensure dry (OK, drier) dishwashing. Bonus: thanks to the acrylic coating, leftovers from culinary adventures are easily spot-cleaned away, or machine-washable on gentle. Available in bright bold prints that have to be seen to be believed (mine features a pattern of foxes and olives in Ikea-esque splendor), this is a safe gift to get the foodie in your life (read: much better than a blender). Check out the goods.........