It's The Sweet Things

04/05/2026

Mother's Day Sip and Sprinkle is LIVE!

Come join us on May 10th with mom, new friends, bubbles (or a glass of merlot if that's more your style) and delicious cupcakes!
We will join together at Next Chapter Cafe, on the second floor of Village Books, overlooking beautiful Bellingham Bay in Fairhaven (Bellingham, WA) for a fun evening of cupcake decorating.

You can find out more info and purchase your tickets here: https://www.nextchapterbham.com/event-details/mothers-day-sip-and-sprinkle-cupcake-decorating

Mom not required for participation 😉 If it happens to be just another Sunday in your life - we would love to have you!

I cannot wait to decorate with you!

01/16/2026

Come Join Us January 17th For the

Re-Opening

Greetings Friends! I am so excited to be able to continue sharing our joy with you through desserts. After much reflection we have decided to transform the Cornwall space into a seated dessert and beverage shop, moving the baking offsite to a larger kitchen with more space to make all of the delicious things.

Your continued support over the years has made this possible, and we are so excited to share our new and improved space with you - TOMORROW January 17th opening at 11am!

Get Your Tickets Now!

Shellfish Lovers: A Night with the Author
Celebrate Valentine's Day (or Galentine's Day!) with an evening dedicated to the finest flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Join us at Next Chapter Café inside Village Books Fairhaven on Saturday,
February 14th from 5:30-7:30pm for an intimate soiree of food and books.
Meet cookbook author Cynthia Nims and prepare your taste buds for a shellfish extravaganza!
Learn approachable recipes and techniques from her Essential Shellfish Collection—perfect for seasoned seafood lovers and the shellfish-curious alike.
Chef Jennifer Worthley of Next Chapter Cafe is bringing three of Cynthia's recipes to life using the freshest local catches from
Bellingham Dockside Market. Each delicious dish is gluten-free and comes with its own wine pairing.

What's on the menu:
Oysters Roasted with Arugula-Almond Pesto
Green Goddess Crab Salad
Hard Cider Steamed Clams

Whether you're planning a fun date night or just really passionate about bivalves, this evening is
for anyone who gets a little giddy at the sight of a perfectly shucked oyster.
Bring your partner, your best friend, or just yourself—there's no wrong way to celebrate when shellfish is involved.

This special event is presented in partnership with Bellingham SeaFeast and Dockside Market.

Purchase tickets here: nextchapterbham.com/event-details/shellfish-lovers (https://www.nextchapterbham.com/event-details/shellfish-lovers)

Valentine's Day Menu Coming Soon!

Our Valentine's Day Menu will be going live by the end of the month!

Keep an eye out for all sorts of delicious treats you only see this time of year.

Click here for an update from It's The Sweet Things!

12/24/2025

We're here! We're open until 4 today! Come see us! 😍

11/08/2025

Don't forget to get your Thanksgiving pre-prders in! We've got delicious pies, cheesecake and savory biscuit options for you this year 😍

Our classic enriched pie dough with butter and egg - our delicious buttermilk jalapeno cheddar biscuits, or rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake.
All made 100% from scratch (even the whipped cream) all by us, all by hand, all for you ❤️

Order online now for pickup on the 25th and 26th

www.itsthesweetthings.com/holiday

We can't wait to bake for you!

11/07/2025

Thank you for showing up Bellingham! Since we started fundraising on November 2nd, between your donations and 10% of latte sales we were able to donate $302 to the Bellingham Food Bank this morning from Next Chapter alone.
We were also able to donate $68.60 from Bry's combo plate sales and $18.50 from cupcake sales at the bakery 🧁 (only open one day so far this week)

We are going to keep it going all month long. There is still so much uncertainty around SNAP benefits. How much will get paid. When they will get paid. What this means for so many families at the holidays.

So grateful to be part of this community.

See you soon! ❤️

11/04/2025

Holiday gatherings made easy!

Need exquisite desserts for your party? We've got you covered!
• Light grazing & savory pastry appetizers
• Whole desserts for small to medium groups (order online!)
• Custom spreads for larger events

Bellingham, WA - Your go-to destination for dessert catering
www.itsthesweetthings.com | [email protected]

Discover the best delicious artisan cupcakes, handcrafted desserts, and more at It's The Sweet Things Bakery. Order online or visit our café and bakery shop in downtown Bellingham, WA today.

11/02/2025

Hello Everyone!
This has been heavy on my heart for the last few weeks, and I have been trying to figure out what the best plan is to give back in some kind of meaningful way.
Initially I was focused on Thanksgiving - and thinking about fundraising for Thanksgiving dinners for the people in our community who are facing unimaginable challenges right now.
But it is so much bigger than the holiday.
We (the husband and I) are doing what we can (I wish we were in a position to do more, but every day is a journey of uncertainty for us right now with what our businesses will do and whether or not people will come in) by donating a percentage of sales of our top selling items all month long at each of our locations - Bry's Filipino Cuisine It's The Sweet Things and Next Chapter Cafe in Fairhaven all have different specials, as well as donate with purchase options, and food bins (food bins will start on Monday) to collect non-perishable food items.
All proceeds and food items will be donated and dropped off to the Bellingham Food Bank weekly. We feel they are best equipped to make the most of all donations and serve our community.
No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from!

09/14/2025

It's been a beautiful month so far, and we are loving the opportunity to make all of these beautiful and delicious custom treats for you and your loved ones.

We are gearing up for some super fun stuff this month next weekend and the weekend after that.

More details to come! ❤️

08/23/2025

Small restaurants and food businesses are in trouble, and it’s deeper than what the headlines show. Food costs are climbing faster for us than for grocery stores. We’re paying more for every egg, every bag of flour, every bag of coffee and customers are spending less and less and it is turning into a vicious cycle. Small restaurants are backbone of hospitality and the community coming daily are cutting visits and watching every dollar, rightfully so. Even tips are shrinking, leaving our teams to work harder for less.

Chains can weather this storm with bulk buying and deep pockets. Independent restaurants? We don’t have that safety net. Every extra penny on ingredients, rent, or labor slices into margins that were already razor thin. And when a small restaurant closes, it’s not just a business lost, it’s a community gathering place, a this space, a cultural landmark, a piece of our shared story disappearing.

We need direct relief, fairer food policies, and diners who understand that eating local right now isn’t just a nice idea , it’s an act of preservation. If you love the small spots that feed your community, now is the time to show up. Restaurants survival depends on it.

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/10/business/restaurants-food-costs-consumer-spending?Date=20250810