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
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
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!
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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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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