Smellyann Strikes Again: You Take The Cake!

22 entries categorized "You Take The Cake!"

24 March 2019

Sunday Stealing: Thoughts Provoked, Part The First

Aloha and welcome back! I just woke up from a much-needed nap, so maybe my post won't ramble all over the place as is my usual custom! Here's some news: as of late Friday afternoon, Team Odette is (are?) officially... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 24 March 2019 at 03:47 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, BFFs, Current Affairs, European On Me, Foodie Delights, Funny $h!+, Furry Friends, Idaho What I'm Doing, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Traveling Broad, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (4)

02 September 2018

Saturday/Sunday Mash-Up

Hey kids, what are we all talking about in here? Can I join? Well, if you came to read Sunday Stealing, you've come to the right place. Aaaaand... because I forgot what day it was yesterday, Saturday 9 is here,... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 02 September 2018 at 12:04 PM in Bereavement, BFFs, Cinema, Current Affairs, el español y más, European On Me, Freakin' Jerks, Fun Times, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Journey With Phoenix, Mama Mia, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, Saturday 9, Sunday Stealing, Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, Television, Traveling Broad, US Navy, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (6)

11 August 2018

Saturday 9: The Nanny

Heyyy! The Nanny! This used to be one of my favorite shows from the '90s. I still know most of the theme song. My favorite lyrics are toward the end: ♪ ♫ "She had style! She had flair! She was... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 11 August 2018 at 09:21 AM in Acting Up, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Funny $h!+, Memes, etc., PSA, Saturday 9, Sweet Pea Academy, Television, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (12)

28 July 2018

Saturday 9: Love Is All Around

Welcome back! I nearly forgot it was Saturday! Link up here if you want to play along today. Without further ado, let's begin: ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: Love Is All Around (1970) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 1)... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 28 July 2018 at 12:40 PM in BFFs, Bienvenidos a Miami, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Furry Friends, Idaho What I'm Doing, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Saturday 9, Team Odette, Television, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (7)

05 February 2017

Saturday 9: Some Guys Have All The Luck

Ahhh, 80s baby here! I used to love this song, and I'm excited it was picked! Also yes, I know it's not Saturday. Yesterday was an awful day for me healthwise, so I took it off. Anyway... Link up here... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 05 February 2017 at 06:51 AM in Cinema, Foodie Delights, Kitchen's Callin', Mama Mia, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Organically Yours, Saturday 9, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (2)

08 February 2016

Sunday Stealing: Carry A Tune Meme

Link up here if you're playing along today! Cheers to all of us thieves!!! Carry A Tune Meme Stolen from: Love me some surveys ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Do you own a tablet of any kind? No, but if I did, I'd want... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 08 February 2016 at 03:24 AM in Funny $h!+, Kitchen's Callin', Memes, etc., Sunday Stealing, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0)

15 May 2014

How 'Bout A Picture?

Those are Jack's hands on mine; they're tiny, as my hands are small, but how they've grown since he was an itty-bitty 2-lb, 10-oz newborn! On Saturday night, Chloë, Rob and I spent hours looking at Jack's baby book. Of... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 15 May 2014 at 03:31 AM in Bienvenidos a Miami, Bipolar Roller Coaster, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Kitchen's Callin', Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0)

25 September 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Baking It Up!

Link up on 5 Minutes for Mom if you're Wordless (or not, whatever) today! I've been knitting the doll sweaters I mentioned in a previous post, so when I got paid for the latest batch, I decided to spend a... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 25 September 2013 at 11:07 PM in Foodie Delights, Kitchen's Callin', Memes, etc., Wordless Wednesday, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0)

10 March 2012

Saturday 9: Easy

Link up here if you're feelin' "easy" today! 1. Have you ever had a romantic breakup that was easy? Easy on me, yes. Easy on him/us... hmm, no, I don't think there was one that was "easy" all the way... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 10 March 2012 at 12:45 AM in Bipolar Roller Coaster, Jafra, Memes, etc., Saturday 9, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

20 November 2011

Good Things Of The Many (And The Mail)

Okay, so the mail has brought in packages lately that are of major delightfulness, so the stars of them have been photographed and are ready to share. I've been a busy little bee lately, so I have't had a chance... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 20 November 2011 at 09:32 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Book It, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Gymnastics, Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, US Navy, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

20 June 2011

I Dream In Buttercream

Lately I've had several orders come in for You Take The Cake! - which is GREAT except for one very big problem: It's like, 900º out there (and in here), and we currently don't have air conditioning. We have a... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 20 June 2011 at 04:58 AM in Kitchen's Callin', WTF, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

My Name, It Is Melanie

... But some days, it could be changed to "Melancholy." Like this weekend. Saturday, the 18th, was my gran'pappy's 85th birthday, and I was a little weepy with missing him and not being able to call and offer my well-wishes... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 20 June 2011 at 12:40 AM in WTF, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

19 June 2011

Saturday 9: You May Be Right

A day late... link up here if you played along! 1. What is the craziest thing you've done in the last year? Started my own custom cakery on a whim (and a prayer), in April! 2. What is something that... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 19 June 2011 at 10:18 PM in Memes, etc., Saturday 9, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

17 June 2011

Aloha Friday

Link up here if you're playing along with Kailani! So my question for you this week is: Assume you're paying top-dollar for someone to decorate a big, fancy cake for you, and for whatever reason, there has to be a... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 17 June 2011 at 01:37 AM in Aloha Friday, Kitchen's Callin', You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (11) | TrackBack (0)

06 June 2011

The First Weekend In June

I keep feeling like I had this unproductive weekend, because I didn't accomplish my singular goal at all, so here is a run-through of what I actually did do, to make myself feel better. And to share with you, because... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 06 June 2011 at 01:16 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Book It, Crafty Mum, Cute Quotes, Furry Friends, Kitchen's Callin', Knitting Pretty, She reads!, Team Odette, Television, US Navy, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

04 June 2011

Presence. Presents. Gifts. Give?

Who knows what the hell I'm talking about there. It was one of those things where you think you're being clever and esoteric, but really you're just being a boob. You know? Anyway. Here's another offering from You Take The... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 04 June 2011 at 03:37 AM in Kitchen's Callin', You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

It's A Pizza Cake!

Thursday night, I got a semi-frantic phone call from a mother in search of a last-minute cake baker for her daughter's 14th birthday party on Saturday. Could I help? Could it be a giant slice of pizza? On and on.... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 04 June 2011 at 02:16 AM in Kitchen's Callin', You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

30 May 2011

Knitting Progress Y Otras Cosas

Here's where I am on the dress now. I think it's looking so cool. I can't wait to wear it!! It's double-knit, thick wool, so unless I develop coolant in my blood, I think it will be relegated to Winter... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 30 May 2011 at 11:54 PM in Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Kitchen's Callin', Knitting Pretty, Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)

24 May 2011

A Saturday In May

(Click collage to embiggerate.) We had a busy weekend, of sorts. I had to make those cookies from the previous post Friday night and Saturday morning, get them delivered by noon, and then get the house cleaned for the company... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 24 May 2011 at 04:05 AM in Foodie Delights, Fun Times, Photography Amateur, Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Disappointment On The Cookie Front

Remember the woman who ordered the logo-truck cookies for her mom a few weeks ago? Well, originally, she had commissioned me for these princess party-themed cookies. Two dozen of them, so this picture doesn't show all of the ones she... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 24 May 2011 at 03:13 AM in Kitchen's Callin', You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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