Hidden Treasures/Broken Bricks

I have a deep, abiding love for glossy magazines. Books too, obviously, but, I have always loved subscribing to magazines ever since the days of Ranger Rick! It’s like having super-glamorous pen pals. This month has been a stretch, I must admit. We all know they plan magazines months in advance (as we are allContinue reading “Hidden Treasures/Broken Bricks”

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Sugar Island!

One year ago today, we transitioned Sugar on Front St. into Sugar Island. I can’t believe it’s been a year! There have been so many exciting adventures this past year. A lot of new friends have been made and our wholesale business has increased dramatically. It has been our great privilege to partner with someContinue reading “Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Sugar Island!”

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Love is in the air! Oh wait-that’s ice.

It is with huge humility that we say a big, heartfelt THANK YOU!! and WE LOVE YOU TOO! to all of our friends and wholesale customers old and new! January was every bit as busy as December which is kind of mind-blowing, because, well, it’s January and it’s “so slow”. To all of you whoContinue reading “Love is in the air! Oh wait-that’s ice.”

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10 days till Christmas and I am JUST now doing this post…

Hey Ya’l!!! Merry Christmas! It is December 15th and I will admit, this year has REALLY taken the cake! As I simply can’t say enough, we are so grateful for the overwhelming support of all our friendstomers both old and new! There is nothing we love more than feeding people and I truly delight inContinue reading “10 days till Christmas and I am JUST now doing this post…”

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Labor of Love!

Labor Day is here again!  To break with tradition, we will have the Island shop open on Wednesday 11-6, Thur 11-6 and Fr 11-6!  Because it is technically the last weekend to wear white we are celebrating with all sorts of frosty white confections! Be sure to place your order for delivery or pick upContinue reading “Labor of Love!”

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Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!! We will be at the Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market tomorrow and we hope you enjoy your weekend and take time to remember someone who served or to thank someone actively serving or retired.  It’s a brave and selfless thing they do. This photo to is Jack Laine, my grandfather, from whom IContinue reading “Happy Memorial Day!”

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Happy Mother’s Day and G.O. Day!

  Happy Mother’s Day to all my friends who were crazy enough to have children!!  What were we thinking? What were our mom’s thinking?? Do not answer either one of those questions, please. The shop is coming along nicely-below is the view from my oven-so bright and sunny!! No more mole hole for me!  WeContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day and G.O. Day!”

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The Horse ran away with the…Sun?

So it’s Cinco De Mayo AND Kentucky Derby in the same weekend! That should make for a LOT of great eating!  We are contributing to your parties this year by offering Kentucky Derby Pies (loaded with bourbon!), Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake and Tres Leches Cake!  Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 30th and as always, homeContinue reading “The Horse ran away with the…Sun?”

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Random Acts of Violence.

  This post was supposed to be about apples. That’s our theme for September-apples.  But this post is not about apples. I write this post as one would write a family holiday newsletter when one has too many wonderful family members and a rather lengthy tale to tell-so rather than repeat it often or haveContinue reading “Random Acts of Violence.”

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