wanted to own a bakery and a cafe ," said Brinson . " It took me about 25 years , but here I am ."
Cupcakes and cookies are a speciality of Sweet Thing , and are often tied to certain themes and holidays . Brinson said that they are also making macarons now , so those are also expected to be available with the Valentine ' s Day theme .
"( The macarons have ) been a Meredith invention ," said Brinson , referring to employee Meredith Richmond . " She loves making them , and she ' s gluten-free so we ' re always trying to do gluten-free type things to offer our customers . She ' s really kind of taken charge of that . ( The macarons will have ) pretty colors and decorations ."
Brinson noted that the cupcake classics — vanilla , chocolate , buttercream — are available , with different color icings , sprinkles , and " things that make it fun ."
Cookie sandwiches and chocolate-covered pretzels will also be Valentine ' s Day options , said Brinson .
No matter where you are in Pulaski County , chances are there ' s a convenient place to get a great gift for Valentine ' s Day that the special person in your life will appreciate — just as businesses like Hoehler ' s and Brinson ' s are gifts in and of themselves to this community .
" I think it ' s just traditional ," said Brinson . " When you think of Valentine ' s , you think of roses and chocolates . So I think sweets just go hand-in-hand with Valentine ' s Day and giving gifts to people you love ."
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A selection of the treats at Sweet Thing Bakery & Cafe that one can get for Valentine ' s Day .
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