These brother-sister outfits are truly modern projects for old fashioned Nanas. They are quick, easy, wash-and-wear and contemporary. Yet, the classic styles and candy cane theme are as old fashioned as can be.
Our Christmas tree decorations have always included a dozen celophane wrapped candy canes. When little guests visit, they are invited to pick one from the tree.
Last year, when Robert and Laurel were 3 and 4 years old, and their visits were blessedly frequent, I knew we needed more. For them, it seems that here is just something irresistibly delicious about a candy cane that actually hung on a tree.  Their Christmas outfits reflected their holiday appetite for the striped sugar classic.