What to wear for Spring in Candyland

With Spring Break and the time change coming up I can't help but get excited for warmer days ahead. I'm thinking about putting away the boots and sweaters in exchange for bright and fabulous finds that are, of course, Candyland appropriate!

Life is like a bowl of candies for the Jil Sander Spring 2011 collection. Loving all the amazing colors...reminds me of these.

 Even the ever amazing Jenna Lyons at J. Crew knows that Spring is all about the eye candy. 

Pretty sure some of these outfits from Zara would look GREAT in Candyland!!

The Stylish Candy Life!

Dylan Lauren, daughter of famous fashion designer Ralph Lauren, has written a new book titled "Unwrap Your Sweet Life." I was lucky enough to get a complimentary signed copy at the recent NCA State of the Industry Conference in Miami and I absolutely love it!

It is a coffee table book with big bright pictures stylistically shot to show how beautiful candy can be as gifts, in your everyday home decor, craft ideas and more. Personally, I love what Dylan is doing for candy in her fabulous Dylan's Candy Bar stores, online presence, and now this great book. If you haven't visited her store or website yet I encourage you to....it's fun, stylish, and oh so yummy!!

 

Welcome to Candy Land!!

Remember the game Candy Land when you were a kid? I always loved the characters and bright colors not to mention the mouthwatering treats and fantasy land that the entire game portrays. The Candy Land game has always been a popular one in our family because we live every day in Candy Land!! No really we do...

My great grandfather, B.E. Atkinson, started Atkinson Candy Company in 1932 here in Lufkin Texas. Today, we still produce the same quality confections that started it all over 70 years ago. Every day we are cooking up fresh batches of Chick-O-Sticks, Peanut Butter Bars, Mint Twists, Long Boys, and many other fabulous treats. 

This blog is to serve as a daily journal for my life as a fourth generation confectioner and my fabulous life in Candyland! Check back for news, sneak peaks, pictures, conversations, and just good old fashion chit-chat on all things sweet in life.