From the outside, it looks just like your typical, unassuming kitchen cabinet. Nothing particularly special. Nothing super exciting. But my family knows better. Oh, yes, they know full well what lies behind the closed doors of "The Cabinet". They also know that it is strictly off limits to all and that any unauthorized raids of "The Cabinet" will not be tolerated. :-)
So, have I piqued your curiosity? Do you want a little look inside? O.K., I'll show you...
It's just my sprinkle and candy cabinet...
However, this is not the cabinet to come to if you are just looking for some jimmies for your ice cream cone or if you are in need of a quick chocolate fix. No, no, this is my beloved collection of sprinkles, sugars, and candies from all over the world and they are reserved for only my most special of baking projects.
I have beautiful dragees and candied violets from France, sugared almonds from the UK, and teeny, tiny pastel candies from Italy.
Of course, you will find the basic sprinkles and sugars in there as well.
The contents of "The Cabinet" are always changing as I use up products, find new ones, and (sadly) discard outdated ones.
I really do love "The Cabinet" and I must confess that sometimes (when I hope no one is looking), I just open the doors and stare into it.
The sight of those colorful sprinkles and candies just make me smile!
Have a great Monday and I'll be back tomorrow with Target Tuesday...
:-)
Jessica
The sight of your sprinkles & candies made me smile too! The most amazing "cabinet".... lovely :)
Posted by: Jeniffer Paxton | January 11, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Mother, may I go over to Jessica's house to play today!?!?!?!?! Thank you for pictures that far exceed my expectations! Do not think this is odd behavior to open the cabinets and just look, that is JUST what I am doing! I am in candy eye candy awe...................
Posted by: Cherie | January 11, 2010 at 01:33 PM
this is SO beautiful! I would be so tempted to remove the cab doors and just stare at the contents all day!
Have a sweet Monday!
Posted by: Tracy | January 11, 2010 at 01:45 PM
Wow!! That cupboard made me smile - gorgeous
Posted by: bakeandsewblog | January 11, 2010 at 01:45 PM
That is soooo much fun! Wonderful, delightful, scrumptious...just off the top of my head!
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
Posted by: Robin ~All Things Heart and Home | January 11, 2010 at 01:49 PM
I'm smilin'! Oh, yeah, I'm smilin'!
Posted by: Beth | January 11, 2010 at 01:50 PM
My mouth has been hanging open in awe for the last 5 minutes!! Unbelievable! How do you not just stare at it ALL day? I'd never get any work done with a cupboard like that...
Posted by: Coquette & Dove | January 11, 2010 at 01:50 PM
Oooh, look at all that pretty eye candy! hee!
Posted by: Julie | January 11, 2010 at 02:16 PM
If that cabinet were in my home it would have to be kept under lock and key. LOL. The kids would have a field day. It looks so pretty and yummy too.
Posted by: Treasia | January 11, 2010 at 02:52 PM
Wow what a treasure trove of goodies!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 11, 2010 at 03:02 PM
Gasp...
Posted by: Robin | January 11, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Do you have any DUTCH goodies in there too???
Just wondering....;)
Posted by: Marian | January 11, 2010 at 03:41 PM
I might be tempted to put a glass panel in that particular cabinet *wink*......lovely.....
Posted by: Gail | January 11, 2010 at 04:04 PM
I would love a cabinet like that...so jealous!
Posted by: Amanda | January 11, 2010 at 04:12 PM
I don't blame you, I'd be staring in there all day too, good for the soul!!!
Posted by: Mrs. Cozy Home | January 11, 2010 at 04:21 PM
THAT is awesome! I have a cabinet full of sprinkles too, but it is nothing in comparison to yours!
Posted by: Jen P. | January 11, 2010 at 04:32 PM
So beautiful. I have a cabinet that I like to open up and look at but it's a cabinet full of colorful dishes. I'm totally jealous of your sprinkle and candy cabinet. I only have a sprinkle bin. :( thanks for sharing!
Posted by: erin | January 11, 2010 at 06:31 PM
Ooooh! What a treat for the eyes! I would stand their staring too!
Posted by: debi | January 11, 2010 at 06:31 PM
This must be what Heaven looks like - all sprinkles and divine bits !
Posted by: Patty | January 11, 2010 at 07:35 PM
:-O
Posted by: Melanie | January 11, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Your Cabinet is truly a real Treasure Chest.
Posted by: Gerry | January 11, 2010 at 08:11 PM
oh how beautiful. I have NEVER seen colored dragees (but I've never bought any from France, either). Very nice post.
Posted by: Erica@ZunkyChic | January 11, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Oh. My. Goodness. I'm in love with a cabinet.
Posted by: Paula | January 11, 2010 at 09:09 PM
We have oodles of the same supplies! I too have been crushed to have to discard the occasional unused product... but yours are so prettily displayed! I organized mine at Christmas, but you've inspired me to do it again ;)
Posted by: Saucy | January 11, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Jessica: You are my new best friend!! EVERYTHING on your blog is simply fabulous. I found your blog by accident - as I was looking for something special for my daughter's wedding that is next month. I am doing a Breakfast at Tiffany's theme - and I have to say... her wedding is going to be stunning enough to be in Martha Stewart. I showed both my girls your site - and they want to be your new best friend too! Thanks for all the incredible information - so sweet of you to share your finds, "how to's" and all the beautiful things you've made. Blessings from Texas -
a Girl named "Myke"
[email protected]
Posted by: Myke Holt | January 11, 2010 at 10:08 PM
talk about literal "eye candy!" Wowzah!
Posted by: Janean | January 11, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Wow! That is unreal. I love it- that is truly my kind of treasure chest! Well said by Melanie.
Posted by: Heidi | January 11, 2010 at 11:56 PM
What an awesome cabinet - so organized! That really makes me happy.
Posted by: Paula | January 12, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Such a gorgeous collection! I am a sprinkle addict as well, and so I know the happpiness this must add to your life! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Glory | January 12, 2010 at 02:35 AM
Oh my goodness, that is one AWESOME cabinet!!! I hope you have reason to open it often!
Posted by: Julie Ann | January 12, 2010 at 07:43 AM
Wow, I can'r believe the stuff. Maybe you can answer this question. I too love dragees (I havethe same multicolored French ones taht you do). They used to be available at grocery stores, but now you seldom see them. I have to go to a specialty shop. Someone told me they do not meet FDA requirements????
Chania
Posted by: Faff Around | January 12, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Jessica
What a fantastic collection! I'm curious what is in those fabulous small boxes! Do you recommend any particular sites you shop for your goodies? I seriously see another money maker here for you! Notecards made of the pictures you just posted! They would be gorgeous! Gee you do need to begin a Etsy shop! Between the floral tanks and these notecards you'd sell out quick!!! Lori
Posted by: Lori | January 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM
oh my! my fave cabinet! if i were to behave nicely, can I have one of the candies? hehehehe just kidding! so colourful..
Posted by: fitty | January 13, 2010 at 05:01 AM
Flying saucers! I haven't seen those in years! I use to love em! The saucer would melt and the hard little candies inside....yummmm. I thought I was bad when I had 3 medium sized bins of goodies....you make my heart smile! I am not the only one out there that loves baking and decorating candies! Yeah!
Posted by: Sandy McClay | January 13, 2010 at 11:12 PM
One more thing, can you tell us the names of some of the places you go to get these goodies? What is "Leone" the pretty pastel boxes???
Posted by: Sandy McClay | January 13, 2010 at 11:20 PM
I think I've died and gone to candy heaven!
Posted by: DreamGirlLisa | January 16, 2010 at 11:54 PM
After seeing The Cabinet, I had to google dragees. Have you see THESE lovelies?
http://www.fancyflours.com/Detailed%20Embellishments/Cake%20Jewels/Pre-Made%20Cake%20Jewels
Posted by: Jen | January 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM
OOOOOh candylicious this is just fantastic! I want to live in your cupborad but I fear I would have no teeth left! It's like the wardrobe in Narnia to sprinkle heaven :-)
Posted by: Kitty | January 18, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Wow, it's so beautiful, it makes me smile too !!!
I wish i had the same cabinet…
P.S.: I’ve just found your blog and I love it!
Posted by: Melanie | January 19, 2010 at 05:14 PM
sweet bliss......
Posted by: kate | January 20, 2010 at 08:40 PM
hi from Italy!
the Leone boxes are full of tiny sugar candies of amazing flavours such as violet, cinnamon, anise, cardamom, absynhte (also!) all pastel coloured
they're like the oldest candies of Italy, vintage at its best
and the box inside the pastel "dustcover" is an amazing olg yellow/gold with the seals of the ancient king of Piedmont..
nice and yummy!
Posted by: Antonella | January 25, 2010 at 07:04 AM
SWEEEET!!! I don't blame u for loving to stare at such prettty stuff, I would too! I love to do the same thing in my pantry I just put together. I get embarrased too if I think someone's looking. he he!
Posted by: [email protected] | January 31, 2010 at 02:28 PM
such incredible excitement in this treasure trove and so beautifully organized! you are my new favorite blog, so inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Jen Kim | February 02, 2010 at 11:25 PM
I know this is an older post, but I just stumbled on it and had to comment! So pretty! You have inspired me to start my own shelf (I don't do enough baking to justify a whole cabinet) of pretties. We have HomeGoods in CA, and I was thrilled to find many items similar to the ones in your cabinet -- glass jars and all. So fun! Thanks for the inspiration (-:
Posted by: Amy | February 05, 2010 at 02:29 PM
I think that cabinet needs glass doors!!!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | February 11, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Oh my word! Ditto what Barbara@Southern Lady's Vintage said...glass doors for sure!!!
How I would love to come over and bake at your house.
xoxo
Posted by: Natasha | March 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM
That is just heaven in a cabinet! You must smile every time you open it up. Your site is so fun.
Posted by: Theresa Wimbish | March 25, 2010 at 08:20 PM
Whoa. Spotted all the Charbonnel et Walker Marc de Champagne truffles and did a double take. Amazing. Cupboard of baking dreams.
Posted by: digressica | March 30, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Jessica I am so inspired by your cabinet. I love all these sort of things but it breaks my heart to use them (silly I know).
I hope to one day have a cabinet all of my own!
Michelle
lifeintheprettylane.blogspot.com
Posted by: Michelle | January 14, 2011 at 09:40 AM
That is just heaven in a cabinet! You must smile every time you open it up. Your site is so fun.
Posted by: place cards for weddings | August 03, 2011 at 02:18 AM
Flying saucers! I haven't seen those in years! I use to love em! The saucer would melt and the hard little candies inside....yummmm. I thought I was bad when I had 3 medium sized bins of goodies....you make my heart smile! I am not the only one out there that loves baking and decorating candies! Yeah!
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