Glue Books~ Inspiration Journals and BOS Journey

So there is this term going around in the Youtube/Art Community called Glue Booking or creating Glue books.
OMGosh!!!! I have been doing this for YEARS!

From what I learned, a glue book is such that only papers and glue are used...no other embellishments.
Just behind on the term I suppose♥

 I am currently working on a new one(Inspiration Journal).

In addition, I also have been working on my BOS that is being designed as a book of Spirituality Imagery.  I am adding other things such as dried flowers, leaves and herbs, etc and maybe even some Faery Dust so....this may not exactly be called a glue book. It is coming together and looking really nice.  I created a Playlist on Youtube so you can follow this journey.
If you are interested in my Inspirational Journal or BOS Journey...visit the links below♥

https://youtu.be/f_sfNikTbS0
https://youtu.be/vZIpV0ukOYQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKumRUp7JIkZSucjW7tqtE0_5rEggzJyI
‪#‎Gluebooks‬ ‪#‎Inspirationjournals‬  #BOS

Much Love and Many Blessings,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

Food and Friendship

This past Friday, I had the lovely opportunity to join my friend Gail for breakfast at one of our favorite local spots.  She enjoyed the Apple Pancake and I had the Egg Breakfast.  It was her treat as one of the gifts she intended to give me for Christmas/Yule.  In addition, she gifted me with some absolutely beautiful treasures too.
I share them in this video♥

Gail is a Beautiful Soul and so so Earthy....She is very connected to our Beautiful Planet and the Wheel of the Year is something that she truly follows and  lives by.  My gift to her was a book called the ~Mystic Garden~.

 "A Mystic Garden is a lyrical primer on the spirituality of gardening, affirming the garden as a soulful space where people can take root and experience the changing seasons and the enduring cycle of renewal." ~courtesy of amazon.

In addition, I gifted her with a dried Rose Bud attached to it's stem that I delicately dipped in beeswax. I am hoping she places it in a Sacred Space in her home.  I love wrapping gifts too so I placed the book inside  plain white wrapping tissue, tied it with raffia. As the finishing touch, I  embellished the package with a Winter Faery Gift Tag that I created.  These tags are really lovely.  I have them available for purchase.. if you are interested, let me know.

Gail said that she loved the packaging and was super excited to read her new book. Later, I spoke with her. She said that she curled up with the book and brewed a hot cup of tea to sip while reading.
Sounds Perfect yes? 
We had our first snow storm of the season on Saturday.

 Books and Tea make everything
Warm, cozy and just right!

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

Sending you Blessings and Much Love!!!!

Happening at The Tea Shoppe

Here is what is happening at The Teacup and Grounds in February♥
If you are not local or can not attend the classes and would like to, E~Courses are available.
Today in fact, I am working on uploading "how To Create Hand~milled Soap~
More information in regard to our E-Courses is available here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-teacup-and-grounds/e-courses-from-the-teacup-and-grounds/948742875168926

Hope your day is going well today and as always...
Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

~Kitchen Spells~ Artisan Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches ~Soul Nourishing Goodness

I have created the most yummy recipe to share with you....yet another simple but yummy...
"Kitchen Spell"
by Dena K. Miller

Artisan Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches.

Ingredients:
1 can of Tomato Soup(I used Campbells)
1 to 2 cups of whole milk
1 small can of stewed tomatoes(either plain or seasoned)
1 box of Quinoa(I used a box that had been seasoned with herbs)
4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices of 12 grain bread
Mayonnaise

How to:
Cook Quinoa as directed on box then set aside.
Cook soup as directed adding the milk and stir to incorporate.
Next add a can of stewed tomatoes and simmer on low until sandwiches are grilled.
Prepare slices of bread by spreading mayonnaise on the sides to be grilled.
Place the two slices of bread with mayo side down in pan, add 2 sclices of cheese to each piece of bread.
Add the other two slices of bread with Mayo side up on top of each piece of bread in pan.
Heat on low until grilled and cheese has melted.
Remove soup from stove and place into bowls adding a few large tablespoons of quinoa to each bowl.
Remove sandwiches and place on plate to be sliced in half on the diagonal.

Serves 2.

So Simple and Perfectly Yummy Soul Nourishing Goodness!!!

Let me know if you give this a try and how you liked it.

Enjoy♥
Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

Twas on The Artgenda

This weekend was very busy indeed...Art and Music ruled my Enchanting World!
One of the projects I completed were these lovely Lavender Bath Bombs.  I will be offering them at The Teacup and Grounds for Purchase. I must say that they smell so so amazing and look so so lovely indeed!!! This week I will be teaching a class on how to make these beauties.  I am thinking that an E~Course will also be in order for those of you that are not local and would want to see how I make them. 
In addition, I finished up a couple of other projects and am working on the completion of another.  Of the finished projects, one for the Tea Shoppe...Cinnamon Valentine Vintage Heart Ornaments and the other, a special memory box that I have filled with a few treasures form our Holiday with my Parents.  I will be sharing a video on that soon as well as an overall of the projects from the weekend.  Included in this artgenda were also Painted Postcards.
Oh how I love it when Spirit moves me to do what I Love!!!

Hope your weekend was Magical!!!
Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

P.S. I filmed a brief video sharing some of the artful musings that I used and created this weekend.  You can visit it here: 
I hope you enjoy♥

My Two Hands and Voice~Led By Spirit

Today is going to be a very busy day consisting of Art and Music.

I am working on a bringing to you Cinnamon/Clove Valentine Heart Ornaments. These are super lovely! Not only do they smell so good, they are embellished with Hand~Dyed Venetian Style Lace, Vintage Buttons and one other finishing touch that makes my heart go...swoon(hopefully yours too♥)

Stay tuned for more on these ornaments.

Also, I am feeling...."Painted Postcards" as I type this to you.

 

 

~Here is a bit about how I create.....I am truly led by Spirit and so what happens to be created is a gift that comes from Spirit! of course there may be times that I do have a plan in action but it never fails me that "Spirit" Leads me!

Interesting to think that I was just having a similar conversation with my Dad over Holiday of which he said that his work schedule was always lead by Spirit.

Daddy....I am your daughter, wink, wink!

Anyway.....I still have yet to finish the Valentine Heart Banners of which shall be ready soon♥

So stay tuned for that and photo's of my above ramblings!

~

Later today....my enchanting world turns to Music for a Rehearsal of our Show tomorrow night.

Have a Beautiful and Most Magical Day my Friends.

Sending you Much Love, Peace, Joy and Many Friendships to Come.

♥♥♥

Milady Leela

New On My Channel

Hello Friends!!!

I wanted to share with you that I have posted several video's on my Channel.  If you have not yet seen them, I would love it if you visited.  Also, I encourage comments too. Here is a link to my Channel: http://www.youtube.com/miladyleela

Hope you are all having a Beautiful and Magical Day!

Much Love and Many Blessings,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

~Kitchen Spells~ Vegetarian Pizza and Strawberry Spring Mix/ Spinach Salad

I have really been focused on Healthy Eating all of my life.  As of late, I have been becoming more of an Herbivore however still do dairy, chicken and fish so a Vegetarian I am.
I would love to share with you a recipe that is so simple to do and perfect anytime.  If you have meat loving loved ones, you could exchange the veggies for sausage or pepperoni.

Vegetarian Pizza by Dena K. Miller
~A Kitchen Spell

Ingredients:
Naan Flat Breads (enough for 1 per person)
Olive Oil
1 Can of Pizza Sauce
Parsley Flakes, Red Pepper, Oregano, Basil and Rosemary Leaves
Mozzarella Cheese
Veggies of your choice ( I used sweet onion, red and yellow peppers in this recipe)
Spring Mix/ Spinach  in package
Fresh Strawberries sliced
Your choice of salad fixings
Salad Dressing (I used Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil)

To Do:

Pre heat oven to 350*
Place Naan breads on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil
Spread pizza sauce over breads as much as you enjoy
Sprinkle the Herbs ( I chose these specific ones for Prosperity, Health, Healing, Love and Protection)
Add Mozzarella Cheese as much as you enjoy
Top with Veggies (Meat if  need be)
Bake until cheese is melted and crust is the way You like it.
For Salad:
Rinse the Mix and place into a large serving bowl
Add all of the fixings you enjoy and the strawberry slices.
Top with dressing in same bowl and serve or individual bowls if other dressings are being used.

and...it is that easy.

Enjoy!!
Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

It's A New Year ~January 2016

                                                        ~Here is to a another New Year!~

Great Things Will Be Manifested in 2016♥
Sending you all Peace and Many Blessings!

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela