among all the lovely cards, calls and treats (thanks, everyone!) two surprises appeared today that were doubly sweet because they were given by very special people in mrs. jones’s life, and created by two exceptional, enterprising young ladies, who, coincidentally, both credit their grandmothers for inspiring their ideas.
missy ricketts (also upping the game at broom corn — a topic for another day) uses vintage buttons, fabrics, and beads to put together these sassy little fabric brooches (meg chose this great leaf for me). her muses are ernestine & eugenia, her grandmother and great aunt.
(just had to show you the back, too….look at all those perfect little stitches!)
kat gordon launched muddy’s bakery (named for her grandmother) a short time ago, and it has quickly become a favorite report-card-treat stop for the little joneses and their pals. pictured here is my favorite, a red velvet cupcake, just one of a generous assortment that lovely margaret left on my doorstep!