Nearly 20 years ago Candace Nelson and her husband Charles co-founded Sprinkles Cupcakes. Today, the company has sold more than 200 million cupcakes worldwide at more than 20 locations and 30 cupcake ATMs. Candace has also published several books, produced and appeared on multiple TV shows, and she co-founded Pizzana, an award-winning pizzeria chain that just opened in Houston. Watch her full interview with Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera.

HOUSTON – If you like free stuff, winning and baked goods, sign up for Dessert Gallery’s monthly giveaway on their Facebook or Instagram pages. The bakery is celebrating its 25th year in Houston. Since 2020 has been rough on everyone, the Dessert Gallery wants us to focus on the silver linings. This month, when you share your silver lining on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #ShareYourSilverLining, you will be entered in a giveaway to win half a dozen piñata cupcakes. Follow the Dessert Gallery’s pages for how you can enter to win in October, November and December.

A Cupcake ATM?! This is what I said when my friend told me about the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM a couple years ago. You can walk up at any hour, type in your order and have a freshly baked Sprinkles Cupcake! (Jill B. Jarvis)This is the Sprinkles Cupcakes on Westheimer… and the ATM is around the back of the shop. It’s a silly little thing… but silly little things are just our style.