The Making of Our Hanami Collection

The Making of Our Hanami Collection

By Jecca Berta Each of the five bonbon varieties in the Hanami Collection has a distinctive pattern on top. We introduced our Hanami Collection in the spring of 2022. Our very first seasonal bonbon set, it was inspired by the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)...

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The Making of Our Hanami Collection

By Jecca Berta Each of the five bonbon varieties in the Hanami Collection has a distinctive pattern on top. We introduced our Hanami Collection in the spring of 2022. Our very first seasonal bonbon set, it was inspired by the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)...

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