Smeeks… smeeeeeks! I love to say that word. Smeeks is an adorable little candy/gift shop off of Camelback Rd. in Phoenix, AZ between the 17 and 51, near 7th st. I saw the little candy shop featured in an issue of PHOENIX magazine several months ago and bookmarked it as one of the places I would like to visit someday if I ever had time. Well, I made time for it last week and was definitely NOT disappointed. It was a really friendly and colorful shop painted blue, red, and white. The shop housed tons of different kinds of candy from taffy to candy bars to gum, a lot of which were old fashioned brands you don’t find in the grocery store. They also sell refrigerated old fashioned soda pop and party favors. It is worth the trip, but definitely be prepared to spend at least $30 – $40 on candy! Here is some of the loot I picked up…

My loot! Notice the cute bags and logo! Also, not sure if you can see really well or not, but I purchased these hysterical party cups called “pick your nose”… the idea is that each party guest has a cup with a different design of a person’s nose on it, so when they drink out of the cup it looks like they have the nose on the cup. Looks like a really fun party gig! If I ever get around to having a pick your nose party I will have to snap a few pictures of the different noses.

cute cupcake papers! I loved the different patterns they had (striped, polka dots, etc.).

… and paper straws! This is the first time I’ve ever purchased paper straws.. and these were just TOO adorable to pass up. Plus, I’ve been coveting the cute paper straws I see on blogs and Martha Stewart.. they always make the lemonade and iced tea look SO good!

… and last but not least, THE CANDY! Complete with bottlecaps, chewable hot fire balls, a few old fashioned candy bars, salt water taffy, cow tails, etc.