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What an amazing journey Mel!! Thanks for being an inspiration to me and my cake journey!!

Thanks Mel for the view into your caking life!… I love the comment, “…formal education from the University of YouTube!” I wish YouTube was available when I started out! …and yes, your workspace will be the envy of all others! Go girl!
Love your talent and style too. xxx

awww thanks Chris and Julez! XOXO

Mel I loved reading your story. .to leave a country which was your home for another country with a totalling different culture, that in itself is an amazing accomplishment ♥…congratulations on everything you have worked for and achieved ♥

So wonderful to read your story! Your workspace is amazing and your cakes are always so beautiful. I’ve admired your work for a while now and it’s so nice to learn the journey behind the talent. Thank you for sharing! :) xx

I loved reading your story Mel! You have been one of my biggest inspirations since I first met you here on Cakes Decor! Your new cake workplace is going to be so amazing!!

Oh Mel…. What an inspiring story! Thanks so much for sharing with us. You can see how much grown and have been on such a journey and it’s so clear your passion.. Love the university of you tube… I’m a huge believer in always learning from all resources made available, learning is lifelong. I read on someone’s page awhile back how she is self taught, doesn’t use books etc and thought “how sad” as she will always be held back in her own creations by not only acknowledging others, but by self denial…
Your creations are a marvel and you as a person inspiring… Thanks so much Mel xxx

What a story Mel….and quite the journey. And now your exciting new cake home and studio…..wonderful. I’ve enjoyed all your creations on CD….looking forward to more from your new cakey home….

Such a super story Mel, thank you so much for sharing this with us. You have gone through so much to get where you are now, well done to you! I have loved reading this. Your Moulin Rouge cake is totally outstanding and is a true measurement of your talent. Your testimony to the fact that creativity and purpose can lift one out of depression is a very strong and important message and is a subject I am actively interested in. Praise the Lord for the Flight Attendant! Thank you for telling us about that. What a lovely lady you are. Bless you. Stunning studio which you truly deserve! xx

Congratulations Mel, you are an inspiration!!!

Your story is so inspirational as well as very moving – and so lovely to get to know the remarkable woman behind the wonderful cakes I enjoy following. I particularly like any story about cake that is about them being created with love – as they should be – and your cakes ooze with it! Thank you for sharing your story and lovely work spaces x

Love your story Mel, you’ve come such a long way………both geographically and with your skills.
Your work room and consultation room look fantastic and I can see why your cakes are so stunning xx Well done, and I wish you every success for the years ahead xxx

Hi Mel, thank you for sharing your long journey, you are such an inspiration xx

Congratulations on your new kitchen, Mel and thank you for sharing your story. I wish you all the best!

Oh my Goodness – thank you all so much Enza, Mira, Toni, Calli, June! Fiona, Judy, Zelda, Karen and Donna – thank you so much without you all we would have this fantastic forum where we can share and be inspired. Thank you!
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Wow Mel, what a journey. You have clearly had a very full life (so far) and have managed to achieve so much. Good luck with your new kitchen, it looks fabulous, and I want one, and I am sure we are going to see loads of amazing cakes produced from there. Go girl, keep smiling and keep caking!

WOW you playing area is stunning. Fantastic :o)

I loved reading your story Mel! I love your new premises too….congratulations! May it go from strength to strength x

Love your story Mel…you are strong woman <3 btw love your new working studio Mel…..congrats and wish you all the best xx

Mel what an amazing story!!! Sometimes our society is a bit difficult to live in, I mean, all is money and work… but that sometimes goes on our detriment, if we´re not happy and full, how can we function? There´s a delicate balance there. I learnt we have to pursue our dreams, I know is a very used sentence, but it´s true. If we are not true to ourselves, our live starts getting poorer, so the lives of the ones around us also got poorer. I´m so happy you reached your goal! It gives me hopes ha ha. Your story is very inspiring.
xxx
Arantxa

Amazing story! Your new kitchen and consultation room are fabulous. I pine!
It’s funny as I read through all of these journeys I see a common theme… not doing what you love will make you so sad! I’m so glad you were able to find happiness in making cakes!

Thank you Mandy! JT come and play anytime! :) Thank you so much Mel, Lin, Anantxa and Leslie. XOXO

Lovely story!!

A wonderful story, and inspirational!

Such a wonderful story to read about your history and love of caking! I bought an online tutorial online for ballet slippers from your etsy site and it being my first fondant, as I specialize in BC since 1980’s.. I was amazed and did it! So I want to thank you for also sharing your talent with us all~ :)

Well, hello lovely!!! Nice to read your story :-) Amazing new place you have, wishing you all the best!

Thank you friends! :) XOXOXO