About

The True Confections Boutique

Welcome to the True Confections Boutique! Here we strive to create unique, handcrafted jewelry and accessories that satisfy your sweet tooth and appetite for avant-garde fashion. We all have confessions and secrets that we keep hidden, but go ahead, wear your heart on your sleeve or your truest confection around your neck. Don’t worry, you can indulge in our calorie-free confections. We won’t tell.

The True Confections Boutique designs all sweet and sophisticated handmade confections sculpted out of polymer clay and scented to smell good enough to eat. Whether you crave blueberry waffles, fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, or rich chocolate truffles, we will try to match you with the accessory that compliments your palate…or your outfit.

All of our confections are unique–no two are alike. True Confections creator and artist, Shannon Laura, is dedicated to providing you with customized labor of love confections that showcase you and set you apart in a world full of “cookie cutters.”

Our True Confections Boutique features creations perfect for any girl who has a love for food or sweets. They make excellent gifts for any time of the year and for any age. Here we guarantee you will be noticed and your accessory will strike up a conversation.

History of The True Confections Boutique

In the summer of 2011, artist Shannon Laura, began handcrafting earrings out of polymer clay for local craft shows under the name The Whimsical Sister. Her inventory expanded when she was inspired by Kathy Van Zeeland handbag charms. These charms were a unique addition to a designer purse that gave a “cute factor” to its sophistication. Inspired by these charms, Shannon created “Clutch Candy,” which included a colorful polymer clay cupcake with dangling recycled glass beads and wiring…the perfect pop of “flavor” to any purse!

Over the past two years, The Whimsical Sister expanded her jewelry line to include hairbows, cell phone accessories, and other playful items. Based in the Harrisburg area, Shannon’s creations have been featured in some of Central Pennsylvania’s local finds, such as Kid to Kid of Shippensburg and The Hummingbird Ridge Winery in York Haven.

Since her expansion, The Whimsical Sister became the True Confections Boutique , to better describe her product and purpose. With her team, Shane Jones (brother, SEO and Photographer) and Ashley Mentzer (Graphic Designer), we strive to meet the needs of the 21st century digital world and eCommerce. The True Confections Boutique is independently run by Shannon Laura and her team. We will provide you with a positive customer service experience and jewelry craftsmanship that will satisfy your appetite and help support local and small businesses. The True Confections Boutique will always consider your ideas and make you a part of sharing our truest confections with the world.

How the True Confections Boutique Get its Name?

The shift from The Whimsical Sister to The True Confections Boutique occurred when artist, Shannon Laura, decided to refocus her niche to feature delectable sweets and food items. The new name became a play on the words “true confession”, to invite the idea that indulgence should sometimes be embraced. Therefore, this became the most apropos name for what we do. Every use of the noun, confection, describes the essence of Shannon’s vision.

Confection (noun)-

1. The act or process of confecting

2. Any kind of candy or other sweet preparation

3. A product or work having a frivolous, whimsical, or contrived effect

4. A fancy, stylish article of women’s clothing

The Artist and Owner of True Confections Boutique

Shannon Laura

Shannon Laura is a local artist and educator. She works out of her home studio in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She has a love for food, fashion, and will always consider herself a kid at heart.

Shannon Laura graduated in the summer of 2010 from the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters Degree in the Art of Teaching English and a Bachelors Degree in English Writing and Latin American Studies. Currently, Shannon is teaching Reading in a local middle school.

In her free time, Shannon enjoys painting, sketching, clay, scrapbooking, paper crafts, singing, acting, and dancing.

What’s Shannon’s truest confection?

“I am a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Junkie!”

The True Confections Boutique Team

Shane Jones

Shane wears many hats at the True Confections Boutique. Not only is he the artists’ brother and supporter, he is well-versed in the cyber-marketing world. Shane’s main focus as an Inbound Marketer working with online marketing campaigns is to provide guidance and outreach for online networking through Pubilc Relations and online branding.

In his free time, Shane loves to travel, run, kayak, and is a talented musician and photographer. All of the photo shoots and product photography on our site is Shane’s work. Additionally, Shane runs his own Soccer News blog, Local Soccer News, and is working on “emptying his bucket” with his own personal website and bucket list. Check out his many accomplishments and use him for your bucket list ideas here.

What is Shane’s truest confection?

“Chewy Spree. I consider them valuable currency. Especially, the green ones.”

Ashley Mentzer

Ashley is our True Confections Boutique Graphic Designer. She fell in love with design through Typography and has created her own special type for our logo. Additionally, Ashley has created our signature blueberry donuts yummy enough to eat! As a graduate of Kutztown University, specializing in Graphic and Interactive Design, her many talents include Infographics, Branding and Identity, Advertising, and Web Design to name a few. Check out her gorgeous portfolio here.

What is Ashley’s truest confection?

The lower-case letter ‘g.’

How do I Become a True Confections Boutique Fan?

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