Sweets by Mariela LLC

01/16/2026

It was 2016 - I had made decorated cookies for the first time and started making cookies for friends for their kiddos birthdays, my best friends baby shower… that lead to my first cookies desk and set up. Bought a second hand dehydrator from a neighbor off Facebook neighborhood group (market place was not a thing yet - and that’s still the one I use today). My love for decorating cookies and make celebration cakes was just starting.

2016: definitely a wonderful amazing year that brought me to what I am today.

Yes, it started as a hobby… today it’s a business.
Follow your passion. If it’s in your heart there’s a reason for it.

01/15/2026

What a moment. 2016.
Not a cookie in sight just yet.

01/11/2026

Cheers to 50 years!
Happy Birthday!

01/05/2026

Thankful for you!

Happy New Year, Sweet Friends ✨

As we step into a brand new year, I wanted to pause and say thank you—from the very bottom of my heart. Your unwavering support throughout 2025 has meant more to me than words can express.✨

2025 at a glance:
• We had the joy of serving nearly 200 new customers
• Our best-selling item was our sugar decorated cookies
over 10,000 cookies made with love this year
• We celebrated our record sale day on May 16, a moment I will never forget!

Every order, message, share, and kind word helped turn a dream into something truly special.

This year also marked continued growth in our sourdough journey, and I’m so excited to share that it will keep expanding in 2026 with new flavors and new items coming your way.🍞

January Pre-Sale Details:
• Sales post Sundays at 12:00 PM
• Pre-sales close Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
• Pickup every Wednesday from 11am-6pm

As we look ahead, I’m filled with gratitude, hope, and so much excitement for what’s to come.
Thank you for trusting me with your celebrations, your weekly treats, and your catering tables. Your support allows this small business to keep growing—and that is something I will never take for granted.

Here's to a year filled with warmth, sweetness, and continued community.
I can’t wait to bake for you in 2026 💫

With so much love and appreciation,

- Mariela Perez Russo
Owner and Operator
Sweets by Mariela LLC

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12/23/2025

Oh I thought I was over it. I would NEVER be able to bake bagels successfully.
I almost gave up. I almost didn’t try again…..
But this time I said: Let’s do it one more time…
And success! Here we are. The most delicious experience ever!

12/21/2025

Thankful for you!

Good Morning Sweet Friends,

I wanted to share a little holiday update and invite you to something special.
ON TUESDAY, 12/23, I’ll be hosting a self-serve bakery stand featuring a selection of fresh treats and breads. Some items will be available for pre-order, while others will be available in limited quantities at the stand—perfect for last-minute holiday goodies or something sweet to enjoy at home.

But that’s not all…I’m also excited to introduce you to Shea Sisters, a small family endeavor created by my daughters. Shea Sisters is officially launching their website, and to celebrate, they’re offering 10% off everything—and yes, it can be combined with any other sale that they have on their.
Shea Sisters focuses on thoughtfully made self-care and home products, and it means so much to us to share this milestone with our community. Your support truly makes a difference.

More details on available bakery items, pre-orders in the links below.

Thank you, as always, for supporting Sweets by Mariela and our growing family of small businesses. We can’t wait to share this season with you.

🤍With gratitude,

- Mariela Perez Russo
Owner and Operator
Sweets by Mariela LLC

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11/16/2025

Sometimes life gets busy.
But I’m still here.
Working.
Making celebrations special.
Being creative.
And that is all thanks to you!

09/22/2025

🏐✨ Bringing Wildcats spirit to life, one hand-piped jersey cookie at a time, Turning team pride into edible art. Go Wildcats! 🏐

09/16/2025

Growing can be an uncomfortable space to be in but in that space is where we do the best work to develop, succeed.
Cheers to never stop learning!

09/14/2025

This is one task I take seriously. Every time I say: I’m just going to place them as they fall and then I can’t. Making them look organized but at the same time random is not a task for the faint of heart.
I used pink sprinkles on the purple part of the cake and then purple stars on the pink part of the cake…

Did you notice that? I probably did make it a big deal but I love it!