This apron, named Tea Party, is part of the Heavenly Hostess line of upscale aprons and kitchen linens created by Wadell. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
This is one of Wadell’s most glamorous aprons -- Faith, Ivory & Black. It is a cocktail apron from the Heavenly Hostess line. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell models Orange Groove, which comes with matching kitchen linens. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell includes extra-long ties on her aprons to accommodate all sizes but also to create a full bow. That way, she says, the aprons look as good coming as they do going. This apron is named Grace. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell designed these full-length aprons -- this one is called Melissa -- with the fuller-figured woman in mind, although they fit all sizes. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell’s aprons also include a little more fabric up top for bustier gals. This apron is named Luxe Noir. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
One of the more traditional half-aprons in the Heavenly Hostess line, which comes with matching kitchen linens. This one is called Tweetie Bird (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Another in Wadell’s line of high-end aprons. This one is called Mod Dot. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Another in Wadell’s line of high-end aprons. This one is called Courage. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell named this one Viva Las Vegas. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell was a rising star in the tech world, working as a manager. But the job left her unfulfilled. She wanted to do something creative. Here, she models her apron called Minnie. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
When she saw an opportunity to take a buyout from her tech job, she grabbed it and launched Heavenly Hostess. This apron is called Cheetah. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
These mother-daughter aprons from the Heavenly Hostess line are called Cocoa Candy. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell says she has never been happier. Here, she wears an apron she calls Faith. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell calls this apron Praise. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wadell calls this apron Holly Jolly. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
This apron from Wadell’s line is popular around the holidays. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
