5 Best Store For Buying Craft Supplies

Today I'm sharing my five favorite stores for a craft haul—DIY supplies, party goods, prop finds, everything! How many are you shopping at already?

Cake and Baking Supplies: Pink Candy Decorations For Spring!

It felt like spring was near in Brooklyn this weekend (even though it was freezing cold and I know we have a ways to go). I'm willing the change of season to arrive in New York City and here's my strategy: Start stocking up on spring-y baking supplies asap—if you buy them, it will come! First up, pink candies. These are on my short-list of new supplies to buy for layering/sprinkling/arranging on cakes. Do you revamp your pantry from seaon-to-seaon? If so, what are you looking to stock up on this spring? I'd love to know! xo Erin 

 wild strawberry licorice from Sockerbit / raspberry gummi hearts from Sockerbit / strawberry cheesecake jelly beans from Nuts.com / Swedish berry gummi candy from Sockerbit

The Best Store For Unusual Candy In NYC: Sockerbit! (LOVE)

Good morning, all! We woke up to a snowy white Brooklyn and it made me think of these sugary blueberry pie candies from my favorite candy store in NYC, Sockerbit! (Yes, I really do have sweets on the brain all of the time.) I'm obsessed with them! They taste fabulous and they looks like little snow-covered berries, so they're perfect for decorating wintry cakes.

I allow myself to go to Sockerbit about once a month. The store's stocked with obscure Swedish candies in every shape, color and flavor: I'm partial to the marshmallows, gummis, sour candies and chocolates—good heavens it's my happy place! Here are some of my favorites...

I highly recommend treating yourself to some Sockerbit candy when you're in the neighborhood. It's at 89 Christopher St in the West Village (here's the map). My advice: Try everything! And pick up some extras to keep on hand for holiday dessert decorating. The colors and textures of the candies are so unique, they can dress up any cake/cupcake/etc.

[Photos from Sockerbit's website]