Seashell Sweets

 
I'm a sucker for anything shaped like a seashell....and the fact that these are chocolate doesn't hurt!

 
I found them at this shop a few years ago while searching for pretty sweets for my own shop. I never did sell them, figuring they would melt in transit during the hot months.

 
But I quickly bought a bag for our candy jar here at home, and have bought some every summer since. I love how the shape of this old teacup mimics the lines of a shell, so this year I put a handful in here instead of in the jar.

 
Wouldn't this be a sweet hostess gift for a summertime party? All tied up inside a cloud of tulle and dripping with ribbons.

{I don't know why that thought just popped into my mind, but it did. And now I want to go to a party just so I can bring some to the hostess......I'm just thinkin' out loud here. I know, I'm a little crazy, but these are the things I think about in detail when I let my mind wander!}

Comments

[Amanda@Coco loves vintage]

Lovely images :)

[Karla Nathan]

Come on over with your pretty bag of seashell chocolates and I'll throw you a party, Andrea!! I'll even hold the baby while you enjoy the festivities.

[gabrielle]

What a pretty hostess gift!!! Candy coated shells... I used to eat these when I was little at the seashore. I seemed to like the taste of them much better back then. They are pretty to look at though. Besides the shore sweet shops, I think you can get them in smaller bags around the internet if you're not looking for 5lbs. LOL

[Alejandracc]

Hi Andrea, I've been reading your blog since February, and I love all your ideas, and this one is just lovely! God bless you

[Leah C]

Sounds like a wonderful idea to me:)

[laura]

Hi Andrea!!! Love these seashell sweets pretty enough to wear around your neck! Always a treat to stop by for a visit!!! Enjoy the rest of the summer. xooxxo Laura

[jill]

lovely......!

[sadie]

one writer of a blog I read just LOVES funnel cake. It's not something sold here, so I had to google it (and found a clip of them being made - totally fascinating). I have to say, I don't think I could resist, so well done you for doing so!

Love your seashell sweeties. The teacup is perfect for them :o)

Lovely to find not one , but two new Andrea Posts :O) xx

[Kimberly Jones]

Very pretty! I love seashells too, and chocolate ones...bliss!

[Hannah Avery]

the candy looks beautiful in your teacup! Your pictures of the fair are so pretty! Blessings!

-Hannah

[juicy bags]

Over the years I have made it my very own, and I call this one a "keeper" after trying many different meatloaf recipes. My sister gave it the award-winning name, and I decided I liked that.