Meet the Founder

Hi! I’m Valerie, Founder / CEO of Buckhead Candy Company. I’ve been obsessed with all things CANDY since I was a little girl. All of my most vivid childhood memories involve trips to the candy store, receiving candy as a party favor, or indulging in my favorite gummy candy (I remember when Sour Patch Kids first launched – YUM! I couldn’t get enough!) When my husband, two daughters, and I moved to Atlanta, GA into our first home, I thought “what could be more fun than decorating my kitchen with jars and bins of colorful candy!” And so I did!


Fast forward to present. Introducing Buckhead Candy Company! I still have a major sweet tooth! I think adding candy to any event or gathering just makes it more festive and fun. What better way to marry my passion for candy with my desire to make the world a SWEETER place! I hope my beautifully curated candy boards and candy bags will be a super easy way for you to spread the candy love with the special people in your life and create SWEET moments and memories you’ll look back on for years to come!

While I am a firm believer in living a healthy lifestyle, I am also a firm believer that a little indulgence is good for the soul and spirit. So eat candy. be happy. (and, of course, don’t forget to brush your teeth ☺ )

Fun Fact About Val:

If I had to eat only one candy for the rest of my life, what would it be?
Right now I am absolutely OBSESSED with Sour Pucker Lips -- they are the perfect combo of sweetness and juicy sour cherry, strawberry, & watermelon. Almost better than getting a real kiss! And the good news -- you’ll find them on most of my candy boards!