One of the best parts about NYC is the food. Anything and everything is at your disposal! While it can be overwhelming to try everything that’s new (or feel like you should because you live here), it’s so amazing when you truly find a new favorite spot. Especially with all the competition, it can be difficult to choose favorites.
The PR team for Stick With Me Sweets emailed me about swinging by the shop to taste some of their chocolates. I had never heard of the shop, but was intrigued. I am so glad I went by and also so mad I went by. This is going to be an extremely dangerous addiction, I believe.
I had no idea what to expect. I think I was picturing sort of run of the mill truffles and chocolates. After watching Matilda one two many times as a kid, I love sampling chocolates. It feels special. Nothing could have prepared me for what I would taste at Stick With Me Sweets.
On the way in… not sure what I’m doing here, but clearly I was sensing some good vibes from this place. How cute is the storefront? If you’re going to judge this sweets shop by the branding alone, it gets an A+.
Are you getting a sugar high from the photos?! These bon bons are no joke. (Don’t worry, we sampled and loved the whoopie pies, too!)
The first thing that struck me was how simply stunning the bon bons are. They were glossy and colorful and oh-so-unique. Each bon bon goes through a three-day process, including getting hand polished.
We tried so many and there was not one that I didn’t love. My two absolute favorites were S’mores (real homemade marshmallow) and the Peanut Butter and Jelly (like a PB&J on toast!) flavors. We also tried/loved: mint chocolate, Yuzu, sea salt caramel, vanilla custard, banana, and praline.
I was surprised at just how different the chocolates were. The flavors are unreal and so true to what you’d expect, but also what you don’t expect. The textures are really just what took these from amazing to out of this world.
I’ve never been so spoiled with chocolates before! I wanted to share the love so I even had a ton shipped to my mom for her to sample. The bon bons are shipped in little boxes that look exactly like books. I was blown away and know my mom will too!
Ahh, everything looks absolutely delicious – I'm so jealous! When I eventually go to NYC, this will definitely be one of my must-see stops! xx, Mikkaela The Southwestern Prepster
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
So beyond jealous that you got to taste so many unique looking chocolates! The shop looks amazing and I kind of want to get some shipped to me now 🙂
Annie N Belle
Oh man this looks so yummy and dangerous!!
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Damn, this place looks amazing! It's like a paradise on earth!
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ALINA ERMILOVA | BLOG
How fun! They looks incredible. Definitely going on my to-do list for next time I'm in NYC.
Laura | Surf & Hydrangeas
Oh my gosh, this place looks amazing! I will have to try it out when I come up this summer again 🙂
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
My stomach is growling and these are beautiful! I miss NYC food!!
Those chocolates look amazing! I adore your dress too, is it a recent purchase? Can you share any info about it? It looks great on you!
It's from Boden, last year (wore it here: http://www.carlytheprepster.com/2014/07/gingham-shirtdress.html)
BUT, there's a REALLY cute version this year that I may just have to get as well! http://bit.ly/1Ir68YX
Oh my freaking goodness. You just made me crave chocolate at 8:45 in the morning!
Sarah
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This place looks incredible! Great find!
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Mouth watering, seriously. I love that dress, by the way!
Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture
Looks amazing!!!
-Meg
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Those pictures made my mouth water!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
Ahh, everything looks absolutely delicious – I'm so jealous! When I eventually go to NYC, this will definitely be one of my must-see stops!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster
They look delicious! I'm heading to New York in the summer so I'll defiantly check them out!
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Have you been to the Laduree on the UES? It's on Madison in the 60s. How do these compare?
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