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In honor of the return to the school year I would like to share some of the similarities I’ve discovered after working as a kindergarten assistant for five years and then becoming a chocolatier. They have been the two sweetest positions I have ever held.

10 Ways Chocolate Shops Are Like Kindergarten

1. Sharing isn’t always easy.
2. It is okay to get sticky.
3. It is hard to say goodbye.
4. Sometimes you have to skip the plan for the day and get creative.
5. A smile and a thank you go a long way.
6. Most everyone comes in happy and excited. If not they...

We were very honored to make two very different chocolate confections for wedding gifts over the past few weeks.

Our first order was for a very dear family we have known and loved for quite some time. Each wedding guest received an orange chili butter truffle or lime butter truffle with their own crystal to remember this very special day. Our truffles are made with a blend of chocolate and European-style butter and are not coated so they melt easily when eaten and deliver an immediate flavor impact. The bride asked if we could tie in their wedding color and we...

Over the past year one of our most-asked questions has been, “How is your business doing?” We are so thankful our answer is “business is good and our local community has been incredibly supportive.”

All of the downtown Sylva merchants are looking forward to seeing you on Shop Small Saturday, November 26. Many businesses will be open late to celebrate the holiday season and help you take care of your shopping list. Here are just a few reasons you can feel good about supporting small businesses:

• When you shop local more of your money stays local –...