Got game?

I noticed we are selling a lot of black and yellow m&m's this week. What's that about?

Local History

I like old buildings. (In this country, sadly, that generally means anything over 60 years old.) Anyway, I have an interest in local history. I grew up in the neighborhood where the shop is located, Clintonville. This area is not a city or town on the map; we are a neighborhood in Columbus. Clintonville has a strong identity because of our many events and involved residents.

My interest in local history was a gift from my father. He delivered the Columbus Star (a long-since-gone-city newspaper) as a boy and I grew up hearing about his customers and which businesses used to operate on which corners.

That is the preamble to my announcement that, for the first time that I know of, we have a published book dedicated solely to the Clintonville/Beechwold area! The books were delivered this morning. The release date was yesterday and I had several people calling and stopping in already. The first buyer bought two books while they were still cold from the shipping carton.

We have a "meet the author event" this Saturday, January 17. If you are in the area, stop by 1-2:30pm to meet the author, local resident, Shirley Hyatt. She'll discuss her research and sign books.

As you flip through the pages, you'll see a few images shared from my own collection of postcards.

New Year

Well, I wasn't able to keep up with the blog during the holidays. (I really can't be too suprised at that!)
We shipped out all the packages and tracked them. A few last minute orders did not arrive prior to Christmas, but the recipients had a nice New Year's treat.

I continue to find it fascinating how people incorporate our chocolates into their lives.
One day a man ordered chocolate covered marshmallows for his wife. "Her favorite?" I asked. He said, "well, yes, but these are actually a result of me losing a bet."

I did not ask what the subject of the bet was, but he left with an extra sack for himself. (He suspected she would not be sharing her spoils!)