Sweet and sugary office space

Just thought I'd share with everyone the place I go to feel inspired. This is the office I've set up in my house and what I love most about it is that it has all the sweet colors and patterns I love so much. This space is home to some of my favorite antique treasures and mementos, each chosen with extreme care, from the wire basket holding my wrapping paper collection to each antique Ball jar sitting on the shelf above my desk. Ok, ok, so it's not a place my husband feels inspired but that's ok! Everyone needs a small space in their home that reflects exactly who they are and this is that space for me. 

 

In my dreams, I own a small sweet shop that's covered wall-to-wall in colorful, candy-filled apothecary jars, serves homemade treats and ice cream and looks like a chicly designed gingerbread house.  Not withstanding sanitary issues, there would most certainly be lickable wallpaper!  

My office space is where I meet myself in the middle.  It's the precursor to my dream shop and when I peek inside I imagine all the flowers being sugared and edible, all the ribbons and twine as licorice and swizzle sticks and the tins (currently home to pens and pencils) overflowing with toffee, gummies, big round lollipops and chocolate covered...well chocolate covered anything!

If it looks like an ordinary room to you, that's ok!  But to me, it's my imaginarium.  It's the place I go to plan new adventures, come up with ideas and dream about my gingerbread house.

  

I wish I could swim in these...

I'd like to share with you a photo taken from a very special wedding. This was the first candy buffet I created...officially that is! It was from my own wedding and I was sure I wanted an all white candy buffet. The monochromatic look works with candy, it just does. It's so visually intriguing. The childlike reaction of our guests when they realized the candy was actually there for them was the highlight of my night! Well, after the actual getting married part! Believe it or not, this was a relatively easy display to put together. You'd be surprised at how many delicious (and beautiful!) white candies are out there! Go on...take a dip.

Photo Cred: North Island Photography

Who the heck is Petunia Darling?!

I know you're asking this question, so let me introduce myself! Petunia Darling was a little girl who was so crazy about candy, that she amassed a broad collection of all sorts of sweets. She organized her sweets in a toolbox and quietly hid them under her bed until a special friend, or special affair, was deemed worthy enough for sharing! Lots of folks thought Petunia's confectionery collection foolish, but she treasured every new bit and bite she received as though each were a precious jewel. Every so often Petunia would present a piece or two to the people she loved the most. She realized the only thing she loved more than collecting candy was seeing the joy on the faces of each recipient as they tasted their first bite! 

As Petunia grew older and took on more "serious" endeavors, the collection under her bed dwindled, but her passion remained. Today, Petunia collects, creates and shares tasty tokens and delightful displays, while the "Kate" in her plays the adult.    

By now, you highly intellectual and analytical readers have surely gathered that this little girl Petunia, and this big girl Kate, are one in the same. I've come to bestow upon you and your loved ones the sweetness that you wish to share at your special affairs, and can do so in a variety of wonderful ways! From candy buffets ranging in color scheme and theme, to fabulous favors and even home-baked treats (for the more discriminating among us). If you have a crazy idea, share it! If you think it can't be done...ask!  

Even if you don't need a darn thing from me at the moment, stop on by from time to time and take a peek into my toolbox. I'll do my best to share some sweet ideas, resources and maybe even a little inspiration!