Native Texan Teri Johnson traveled to more than 70 countries before making New York City’s Harlem neighborhood her home. She was inspired by her love of fragrance, jazz, figures in music like Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington. Teri began crafting candles in her kitchen that evoked the richness and magic of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ’30s while creating a brand that honored African- American culture and history.

*Featured in Oprah's Favorite Things with the "Purple Love" candle. 

From the HARD NECTAR site- "These sweet creations are developed by New York City based confectionary artist, Kristen Van Valkenhoef.  She finds inspiration in her love for nature which surrounded her growing up as a child, the nostalgia of her mother's kitchen and the knowledge she gained during her years of traveling as a model in fashion, design and art. 

Kristen has been named "Model- turned baker makes otherworldly candy" by VOGUE US, has been praised by OPRAH WINFREY on the O'LIST as favorite "dandy candy" and endorsed by world famous chef Daniel Boulud for her all natural approach. 

The line of lollipops contain 10 ingredients or less, using only the purest base products, without additives.  They are handcrafted in small batches to ensure absolute freshness.