Melissa
@anandadaydream.bsky.social
Mom. Small shop owner. Art and music and forest life. Decent cook, lazy gardener, voracious reader. She/her. North Carolina, USA. 🏳️🌈 cyanandsepia.com
So I guess it's Salad #7 that's today's 7 Layer Salad! Presentation very nice but wow the first couple servings were a mess to get out lol. Boys liked (eggs and bacon), though they did pass me all their tomatoes. Served with some homemade chicken strips, but prob didn't need to, it's a HEAVY salad.
August 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
So I guess it's Salad #7 that's today's 7 Layer Salad! Presentation very nice but wow the first couple servings were a mess to get out lol. Boys liked (eggs and bacon), though they did pass me all their tomatoes. Served with some homemade chicken strips, but prob didn't need to, it's a HEAVY salad.
Thought I popped in to update the thread, guess I didn't whoops. Salad #6 was knockoff Applebee's Oriental Chicken (I love, surprisingly the boys were put off by the crispy noodles). I might have skipped July? Can't seem to find one in photos/on list...
August 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thought I popped in to update the thread, guess I didn't whoops. Salad #6 was knockoff Applebee's Oriental Chicken (I love, surprisingly the boys were put off by the crispy noodles). I might have skipped July? Can't seem to find one in photos/on list...
Salad #5: Niçoise! I read up on all the ingredient controversies and then just went with Budget Bytes' version in the end haha. Not our fave (for different reasons among each of us), but definitely a solid meal of a salad! Tuna a better fit than I expected.
May 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Salad #5: Niçoise! I read up on all the ingredient controversies and then just went with Budget Bytes' version in the end haha. Not our fave (for different reasons among each of us), but definitely a solid meal of a salad! Tuna a better fit than I expected.
Happy birthday! Thanks for spreading the good vibes yet again! I run Cyan & Sepia, link with all the clickable links is cyanandsepia.com
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🤎 Cyan & Sepia Home : Handmade lace crochet jewelry and decor
May 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy birthday! Thanks for spreading the good vibes yet again! I run Cyan & Sepia, link with all the clickable links is cyanandsepia.com
💙 Cyan & Sepia : Customized print-your-own / digital event stationary
🤎 Cyan & Sepia Home : Handmade lace crochet jewelry and decor
💙 Cyan & Sepia : Customized print-your-own / digital event stationary
🤎 Cyan & Sepia Home : Handmade lace crochet jewelry and decor
There's a mountain across the way there somewhere, though you'd never know it this morning.
May 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
There's a mountain across the way there somewhere, though you'd never know it this morning.
Little lizard buddies are not what I particularly wanted cat to hunt, but, a) glad he spotted it sneaking in when I hadn't, b) he's already caught flies and crickets to earn my favor, c) the lizards are FAST, over the course of several pets I've never seen one caught.
May 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Little lizard buddies are not what I particularly wanted cat to hunt, but, a) glad he spotted it sneaking in when I hadn't, b) he's already caught flies and crickets to earn my favor, c) the lizards are FAST, over the course of several pets I've never seen one caught.
Literally have to be out there every day to wipe the aphids off but THE PEAS ARE STARTING TO PEA 🎉
(...yes I said this aloud to the 10yo and he made the obvious homophone joke thank you)
(...yes I said this aloud to the 10yo and he made the obvious homophone joke thank you)
May 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Literally have to be out there every day to wipe the aphids off but THE PEAS ARE STARTING TO PEA 🎉
(...yes I said this aloud to the 10yo and he made the obvious homophone joke thank you)
(...yes I said this aloud to the 10yo and he made the obvious homophone joke thank you)
*slow breath.* In chiller news, Nix has been hanging out in her little rock cave today and it's super heckin' cute.
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
*slow breath.* In chiller news, Nix has been hanging out in her little rock cave today and it's super heckin' cute.
On my way down to the mailbox after an unexpectedly dramatic rain/thunder/hail storm... I was greeted by the first turtle of the year! She very kindly let us study her nifty little claws as she scooted across the driveway from one chunk of tree cover to the next.
April 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
On my way down to the mailbox after an unexpectedly dramatic rain/thunder/hail storm... I was greeted by the first turtle of the year! She very kindly let us study her nifty little claws as she scooted across the driveway from one chunk of tree cover to the next.
Figaro's not at the right window to actually assist here, but he is glaring and occasionally chittering at cardinals chipping outside, I'll give him credit for helping.
April 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Figaro's not at the right window to actually assist here, but he is glaring and occasionally chittering at cardinals chipping outside, I'll give him credit for helping.
Also also! Scared lil Oreo is making a little progress. Turns out if I wiggle the ribbon toy F is obsessed with near her under the couch, she'll bat at it! She's come out into the open a few times with me in the room now, ate treats I tossed her. 💓 Very slowly blocking off her hidiest hiding spot.
April 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Also also! Scared lil Oreo is making a little progress. Turns out if I wiggle the ribbon toy F is obsessed with near her under the couch, she'll bat at it! She's come out into the open a few times with me in the room now, ate treats I tossed her. 💓 Very slowly blocking off her hidiest hiding spot.
Happy Friday! Please enjoy a video of Figaro enjoying the heck out of a new toy this week. (I don't think I've ever had a cat in my home who played this intensely lol.)
April 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Happy Friday! Please enjoy a video of Figaro enjoying the heck out of a new toy this week. (I don't think I've ever had a cat in my home who played this intensely lol.)
Rainy days but my favorite azalea started blooming! 💃💐💚 Native deciduous azalea, warm peachy trumpet-shaped flowers and coral-pink neck, fragrance beyond amazing (and often wafts over like 50' range). Love love. Been pruning to help out of deer-munching reach so it's up over 6' now. #bloomscrolling
April 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Rainy days but my favorite azalea started blooming! 💃💐💚 Native deciduous azalea, warm peachy trumpet-shaped flowers and coral-pink neck, fragrance beyond amazing (and often wafts over like 50' range). Love love. Been pruning to help out of deer-munching reach so it's up over 6' now. #bloomscrolling
Dwarf crested iris are such a delight, so much blue packed into these teeny mini flowers! 🌱 Spreading gleefully across the unmowable slope under the dogwood out back for a few years now.
April 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Dwarf crested iris are such a delight, so much blue packed into these teeny mini flowers! 🌱 Spreading gleefully across the unmowable slope under the dogwood out back for a few years now.
Salad #4: Cobb! Knew this would be a winner lol. Even though C doesn't like blue cheese, tomato, or avocado, he gave it a two-thumbs up. Did a red wine vinaigrette, but agree french or ranch or just about anything would do.
April 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Salad #4: Cobb! Knew this would be a winner lol. Even though C doesn't like blue cheese, tomato, or avocado, he gave it a two-thumbs up. Did a red wine vinaigrette, but agree french or ranch or just about anything would do.
Happy Easter! 🌷🐣🌱 Plenty of color to enjoy out in the yard while kiddo was on his egg hunt this morning, as well as all the bees and birds. (A towhee tagged along part of C's search, while hummingbirds zipped by us toward the feeder.)
April 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy Easter! 🌷🐣🌱 Plenty of color to enjoy out in the yard while kiddo was on his egg hunt this morning, as well as all the bees and birds. (A towhee tagged along part of C's search, while hummingbirds zipped by us toward the feeder.)
My husband accidentally won a free t-shirt (again) just by being his normal self. 🤣 Stopped into Ward's Grill while in Saluda today. Roulette Burger is "chef makes something up for you", T let them know he was fine as spicy as they can go... and cook took this as a personal challenge.
April 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My husband accidentally won a free t-shirt (again) just by being his normal self. 🤣 Stopped into Ward's Grill while in Saluda today. Roulette Burger is "chef makes something up for you", T let them know he was fine as spicy as they can go... and cook took this as a personal challenge.
Figaro is home! ♥️🎉 Afternoon blood test was "immaculate", no further follow-ups needed (unless he pukes etc). Looks a little goofy with his leg fur shaved (and I think it's bugging him), but he's back and safe and gosh what a relief.
April 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Figaro is home! ♥️🎉 Afternoon blood test was "immaculate", no further follow-ups needed (unless he pukes etc). Looks a little goofy with his leg fur shaved (and I think it's bugging him), but he's back and safe and gosh what a relief.
Less than a month in my house and while he's still overly concerned about ceiling fans, this cat has lain himself some claims.
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Less than a month in my house and while he's still overly concerned about ceiling fans, this cat has lain himself some claims.
Ridiculously beautiful day to tag along on a field trip! Went over to Park at Flat Rock to study aquatic ecosystems. Miraculously, no kids in my group got thrown/pushed/jumped into the creek (and I only caught one kid possibly drink from it), I call that a pretty successful field trip.
April 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ridiculously beautiful day to tag along on a field trip! Went over to Park at Flat Rock to study aquatic ecosystems. Miraculously, no kids in my group got thrown/pushed/jumped into the creek (and I only caught one kid possibly drink from it), I call that a pretty successful field trip.
Been trying to do more "just for me" things on Fridays. Bit of a compromise today: Spent time sketching out sign painter lettering which I love, now working on a sign to cheer on ✨my kid at his first robotics competition tomorrow!!!✨
April 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Been trying to do more "just for me" things on Fridays. Bit of a compromise today: Spent time sketching out sign painter lettering which I love, now working on a sign to cheer on ✨my kid at his first robotics competition tomorrow!!!✨
Figaro had a very exciting day, exploring sunroom, rolling in the three tiny catnip crumbs I dropped him. Me and my allergy-head lay down at 2pm and he curled up next to me...then stayed when I left... when I came back the blankets were a mess and there was a new bump under them. View 5hrs later:
April 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Figaro had a very exciting day, exploring sunroom, rolling in the three tiny catnip crumbs I dropped him. Me and my allergy-head lay down at 2pm and he curled up next to me...then stayed when I left... when I came back the blankets were a mess and there was a new bump under them. View 5hrs later:
Post a movie from the year you turned 18
April 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Post a movie from the year you turned 18
Two tiger swallowtail butterflies were hanging around the jessamine while I was working in the garden. Lil critters shoved their whole dang heads deep as they could into the flowers - so actually held still long enough for me to get a good photo. 💛 #thelittlethings
April 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Two tiger swallowtail butterflies were hanging around the jessamine while I was working in the garden. Lil critters shoved their whole dang heads deep as they could into the flowers - so actually held still long enough for me to get a good photo. 💛 #thelittlethings