We’re 2!

October 8th is Founders’ Day here at This Charming Candy. We couldn’t do it without you, our wonderful customers. Thank you. ♥

(candle available from MegaPartySupplies.co.uk)

To celebrate, we're giving away a Lollipop Collection of the Month to one of the commenters on this post. Tell us: what was the most awesome thing to happen to you in the last two years? Was it something big like getting married or having a baby? Or was it something small, like finally getting that damn closet cleaned out or seeing an old friend? Post a comment to this blog post below, and at the end of the day we'll pick one lucky commenter at random to win a lollipop subscription!

Edited to leave the contest open till the end of the day (PST) Monday, 10/10. Good luck!

Commenter #14, swilkerson, wins the giveaway! Thanks everyone for playing. It was wonderful and inspiring to hear everything that happened to you in the last two years. You guys have some great stories.

Swilkerson, if you could contact us, that'd be great! 

Eye Candy: Crater Lake

photo from John Donahue's National Park Photos

Susan visited Crater Lake in college, and I've never been, but we both agree: it's pretty. We wish we had time to see it while we were in Oregon this weekend, but alas, we'll be too tied up at Urban Folk Art to head out there. Maybe next trip!

Urban Folk Art is this Weekend!

It's almost here! Susan and I will be at Urban Folk Art in Hillsboro, OR this weekend! If you live in the Portland area (or are visiting) we'd love to see you. The details:

When: This weekend! Friday Oct 7 - Sunday Oct 9
     - Friday: 5pm - 9pm
     - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
     - Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Where: Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR

Come by and get some candy without waiting for shipping - we'll have everything with us, including the newest product, Greatest Hits 2011! And say hi. We love talking with our customers. :)

Fifi du Vie: Urban Folk Art Vendor

photo from Fifi du Vie's Etsy Shop

I really like words as art, so I'm excited that Fifi du Vie is going to be at Urban Folk Art too this weekend. Not to mention that all of her Today is Going to Be a Great Day signs instantly put the Phineas & Ferb theme song in my head. I like the Phineas & Ferb theme. It makes me happy.

North St Bags: Urban Folk Art Vendor

photo from North St Bags

North St Bags is one of the vendors I've never seen before, but am really looking forward to. I've got a bag problem - I already own too many. Not purses, I don't collect purses. Just bags to carry laptops or groceries or anything akin to a briefcase. But this one! It's made from recycled vinyl banners! And it can go on my bike! Not to mention that I love orange! 

I might have to control myself a lot this weekend.

Customized Wedding Favors

We recently had the opportunity and honor of creating custom lollipop wedding favors. I took a couple of quick photos before preparing and shipping this order off to Terre Haute. Congratulations, T + Z!
Here are the lollipop bags with red labels bearing the initials T + Z:

The flavors they ordered included Salted Caramel, and I thought they looked fantastic!

It’s a privilege to be asked to created something memorable for a special occasion and we’re very thankful when we get an opportunity like this. If you’re interested in this service, you can read more about our bulk and custom lollipop orders. Which is your favorite color for labels?