Well, I have kept the secret long enough…I have been trying not to spill the beans for a while since I wanted to make sure everything was set before I made the announcement, but once my dad started tearing up the floor I knew there wasn’t going to be any turning back!
When I started in the pastry field I knew I always wanted one day to have my own bakery, but I never thought at the age of 25 my dream would come true! I have been out on my own for about two years now and my little dessert studio, Sweet & Saucy Shop, has grown in ways I never imagined. I have been incredibly blessed by God to have so many people help me along the way and I know without a shadow of a doubt if it weren’t for their help I wouldn’t be where I am at today. For example, it was my husband who made me get a blog (something I knew nothing about) and he is the one who made my first website along with one of my best girlfriend’s, Karrie, who designed the site….without the internet I know my business would’ve never made it and it is because of them I got on the web. Another blessing along the way was the fact that my sister, who had never even dabbled in baking or decorating, ended up starting to work with me and now I don’t know what I would do without her. She has amazed me more than any person I have ever worked with in this field and she never even had formal training! And lastly my family in general has stepped up to help me in every way possible…from my in-laws who made me aprons and bought me my first work computer, to my uncle who made me my first professional stickers and signs, to my other uncle who spent countless hours working on electrical plans just to save me money during the planning and inspection process….as you can see I am one lucky girl! Of course, the two people I have to thank the most for helping me make this dream come true are my parents! Besides helping me through pastry school and encouraging me along every step of the way, they were the ones that really believed in my dream of starting a bakery and have invested not only all the money I needed, but also all their time and energy. My dad is a plumbing contractor and so of course he said he would do the work on my bakery to save me money…this job turned out to be SO much work, but he never once complained, but rather said he would do anything for his girl! The other day when I went to write him a thank you card I couldn’t help, but cry as I wrote how thankful I am for him. He is the best dad a girl could ask for and I really don’t know how to say THANK YOU enough! I was also blessed with a mother that far surpasses anyone I know…she inspires, encourages, and helps me with everything and I seriously don’t know what I’d do without her. I know I wrote probably the longest blog post I have ever written before, but I just had to express my appreciation to the people that have helped me along the way.
So without further ado here are some photos of the progress so far!
Here is a picture of my daddy and I!
And this one is of Karrie and I…Karrie came down this past weekend to help me go shopping for my office and we had SO much fun! Can’t wait to show you the photos!
Well, thanks so much for stopping by! I will continue to update you on the process of my dessert studio!
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Wow, you are one lucky girl, but deserve all the sweet success. You are an inspiration and I am really thankful you are sharing your journey and talents with us.
Congratulations! We all share ur joy!
Congratulations!
Wish you all the best with your lovely bakery
Hope I can visit your store next time when I am in soCal!
Oh wow, this is so exciting!!! I wish you much success!! Wow, you should feel so proud!!
OH MY GOSH CONGRATULATIONS!
I’m so happy for you, Melody! You are not only blessed with great talent but with a wonderful family as well. Much success with your new studio!!! Can’t wait to see the finished space.
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you. I’ll have to come visit for sweets when I get home!
That is so awesome! Congrats and good luck!!!!! I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished!
Congratulations! That is really awesome! I’m excited to see your finished shop!
A very heartfelt congratulations and way to go! To be that young and on such an incredible path to success is terrific. You are indeed lucky to have such support from your family. I look forward to more news about the space!
OMG congrats! So exciting! I wish you luck, I’m sure you’ll do great!
WOW! congrats on the shop. It looks like it is going to be fantastic. Thanks for sharing your process… it is very cool to follow along
You GO GIRL!!! I’m totally inspired by you……. Much success to you.
Stephanie Brown
Melanie, how absolutely thrilling for you! I wish nothing but the best and am looking forward to seeing every step along the way!!!
Congratulations!! You are going to be very successful! And thanks for sharing this experience. Can’t wait to see the transition to your new shop. I’m in the LBC often and I’m already looking forward to stopping in for a looksee!
Yea!!! HOW exciting!!
How exciting! Maybe next time I’m up in the area I’ll stop by!
Congratulations! I’m sure it will be a HUGE success as your work is absolutely stunning. Good luck with everything!
Congrats! That is so exciting for you! I wish you the best of luck! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Congratulations Melody! I’m so very excited for you, and yes God is amazing!
Congradulations, you have accomplished so much already! You have a very exciting future ahead of you.
Congratulations Melody! This is soooo exciting for you and wish you the best of luck!
Congrats! That is SO exciting for you! I cannot wait to see the final product!
CONGRATULATIONS! You totally deserve it. And you have an awesomee family
Best of luck, can’t wait to see your progress
Congratulations! How exciting! Good luck with all the fun adventures ahead.
I am so very excited for you, Melody! You are so amazing to have accomplished all you have. You are so blessed!! I wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to come by when your shop is done!!
Dear Melody, thank you for the comment on my cake, what a complement coming from you!! Congratulations on your new project. You should be very proud on how far you have come been only 25 years old. It is wonderful that your dreams are becoming true. You are so bless having great parents, husband and friends there for you to support you. I whish you the best luck. I can’t wait to see the store finish.
Take care
wooohoooo!!!
Gratulations!! You SO deserve it, you are so talented and seem to be such a sweet person, I´m so glad for you. And what an amazing supporting family you have. Thank you for sharing! I wish you all the best. It will be really exciting to follow you o´n your blog. Please do keep us informed
Blessings,
Linda
Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS SO MUCH! This is SO Super exciting for you! I bet you are one HAPPY, HAPPY girl. Your family sounds amazing. You totally deserve this – you have worked hard!
Oh, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an exciting adventure for you and your family/friends! If I ever make it out to California I am totally going to come to your shop!!!! Thanks for sharing your great news!
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I am SO proud of you Melly, there are seriously no words to describe what you have accomplished! I never dreamed that we would be able to work together as a sister duo. The Lord has definitely blessed us! I love you so much and can’t wait to see where the Lord takes you in your journey!
Congratulations!! Much happiness and success in this new endeavor…I know you will continue to be blessed! What’s next??? A book, perhaps??
Your story brought a tear to my eye! You are wonderfully blessed to have such an incredible family. I wish you much success in your business. Wish I could come and visit the shop, but I’m in New Jersey..
Oh how exciting!!
Congratulations!!
Can your parents adopt me??
Melody!! Words could not express how happy I am for you!! This is such fantastic news!! Congrats on your new shop! And waht a beautiful blog post!! It is nice to knw that you are surrounded by wonderful people!
Wishing you NOTHING but the best!!!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see new pictures! Hope all of the work goes quickly and without incident!
that is such wonderful news. It is always so nice to see that when someone does something they love, good things come to them!
I am glad you went for your dreams. And I know you hard work and determination will pay off!
Congrats. I will make sure my friends in California know your location when you are opened.
Wow. That is amazing. Congrats! I will come visit!
Congratulations my dear. I shall be stopping in one day.
WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO That’s FANTASTIC news! Wishing you loads and loads of success!
Michelle
That is sooooo wonderful…
While I was reading your post, I couldn’t help but have a huge grin on my face, I’m really sincerely happy for you. You are truly a lucky girl to be doing something you love and be surrounded by people who encourage, love and support you.
I can’t wait to check it out, I live in SF valley, so its not too far away!
I wish you much success!
-yvette
yay yay yay! So fun to see some photos. When it’s ready, you need to have a big grand opening party!
Congrats! I can’t wait to come visit! When is your eta on opening? Fabulous!
YAAAAAYYYY! Awesome! Congrats! I’m so happy for you.
Let me know if you need a pastry assistant.
This is such wonderful news!! You deserve it and I wish you all the best and you will be a big success!!! Congratulations!!
CONGRATS! It’s amazing to see how you improved and how you got to where you are now by following your blog! You are so lucky to have such great parents…I’ve been dreaming for my own dessert cafe since I was literally, 10 years old, but my parents would never let me take a pastry course or go pursue my dream career
But anyway, you’re my inspiration now! I wish you the best of luck and that all will go smoothly, and God bless! xxx
Big congratulations to you! Can’t wait to see how the studio develops.
I am SO excited for you and can’t wait to be one of your first customers. May God continue to bless you abundantly!