Preparing For A Spring Garden

 In my last Blog post...I shared about a book entitled "The Potpourri Garden" and other books I have recently revisited regarding the subject of making Potpourri.  I have now filmed a video that goes into a bit more detail.





I hope this video has inspired you♥
Happy Spring!!!
Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

The Potpourri Garden

Hello There!!!! I am really super excited about Springtime!!! It is official on March 20th and I am hoping that the weather around here will be warming up soon.  I have so many plans for my Garden this year.  I intend on continuing to grow vegetables as I have been doing in the past but today, I would like to talk to you about my Potpourri Garden.   For those of you that know me and follow my posts, you know that I have always included plants in my garden to use in Potpourri or for Medicinal purposes. Cultivating these types of plants have been an interest of mine for many years.  My Dad was and still is an avid Gardener.  I originally was inspired by him.  When I was in my early 20's, my Dad gifted me this lovely Coffee Table book.

Take a peek inside at a few of my favorite pages.

I have enjoyed and treasured this book for many years and still reference to it for ideas and inspiration.
Last year, I found a couple of fantastic books at one of my favorite Thrift Shoppes that I also treasure. 

 These books have given me inspiration to create wonderfully scented gifts for giving.  I mention a couple of these books in this video:http://youtu.be/MWkj7eEJZwk
Making Potpourri is an ongoing and year round thing for me.  I dry flowers and herbs by hanging them around my home, just waiting to be added to some wonderful concoction!

 

You will also find citrus rinds and even pomegranate skins drying in my home.  These are just a few of the many wonderful fruits that add to a gorgeous potpourri mixture!!!

This book is another great Thrift Shoppe find that has been very inspirational in guiding me with my Potpourri plantings...

I love growing roses as this is my favorite flower to incorporate in my blends.

Growing Mint is another favorite and adds such fragrance as well as healing qualities to a potpourri blend.  My Mint plants start here and cover the entire stone and fence walls...

such a lovely and fragrant site when it has taken over the space!
So, with Spring around the corner, I am anxious to get into the earth, to begin planting, and preparing for Nature's Bounty.  I simply can not wait!!!!

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

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Family Time

This past Wednesday, Jimi and I took his Mom(my Mom-In -Law) to a doctor appointment. After her appointment, she suggested that we have lunch which was an unexpected surprise!!! So...we went to one of her favorite hometown diners and shared lunch time together.   It was so yummy!!!
Mom had this...

Jimi enjoyed a Bacon,Lettuce and Tomato sandwich with cheese and cucumbers

 ...and I had scrambled eggs with potato's,Bacon and Italian Bread toast...LOL, it looks like I had a huge plate of bacon...should have arranged my plate better for you to see...oh well, it was very yummy and you get the point...tee hee!

After lunch, we went shopping... Mom took us to a new store in her town that sells all kinds of stuff at inexpensive prices...they have it all, clothes,  jewelry,  housewares...etc! and I found this!  I have to say, Delicious Leopard Pillow!!!!  It was only Ten Dollars!!!!!What a bargain!!!!

After shopping, we had a bit of a scare....we were loading our purchases in the van when Mom started to take a fall.  Jimi was already in the drivers seat,  I was next to Mom...When I saw her starting to fall, I fortunately caught her!  Whew! That was a close one.....so glad she did not fall!   Mom is 85 and is gong to be 86 in May.  She is just the cutest!!!! A while ago, she and I went Thrift Shopping together.  I filmed a video about what we purchased and our time together...



I just love Family Time!!!!

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

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This is What I am doing and Loving!!!!






Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

Working and Loving What I Do!!!

Hi There!!! I know that I have mentioned before that I will be presenting my Collection of Gypsy Jewelry Designs at a Spring Show..... In addition we will also be bringing our newest Natural Creations. This is the info that I posted today on Facebook about it!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=612522282097693&set=a.131431413540118.24041.124212590928667&type=1&theater

Stay tuned to my Facebook Page for more details about the show and directions as we get closer to the date.

If you are from the area...Come and visit and let us know you saw the information here♥

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

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Earlier This Past Week

Jimi and I enjoyed a surprise lunch at a nice little Pub that we are hoping to get a Musical Duo/Trio Gig at.  We went in only to speak with the owner but ended up enjoying a nice lunch form their fabulous menu.  Jimi had Spaghetti and Meatballs and I had 1/2 of a Rachel Sandwich with a cup of Wedding Soup.  The food was really yummy and it is certainly a place I would go back to again to eat.  You can check it out here:
http://moon.patch.com/listings/clarks-cafe

As far as us getting the Gig....we need to get back to the owner in April for booking after July.  That is just how it goes in the Band Business....


What has been going on in your world?

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela

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Nesting

Hi there Everyone!!!! I am super happy at the moment about what has transpired over the last week.  We finally have a new couch and loveseat!!! Yay!  I have been wanting to get new furniture for such a long time and on Monday of last week, Thanks to our friends Denise and Marty, we have a new set(well not new but new to us...)  It was so funny how it all happened...I had asked Denise to look on Craig's List for me and  she found a set for herself instead.  Not a problem because we now have what used to be theirs and Jimi and I LOVE it!!!  It looks so good in our space!  The cats love it too...especially Mr. Jackson!

Yesterday, Denise and I went shopping for wall art and we both bought such cool stuff!!!!  Of course this was necessary since we both have to redecorate..haha! The best part is we did not spend that much money!!!  As soon as I get my livingroom together, I will take photo's to share.  I did already move the butterfly painting I created last year and put it over the large sofa...

It looks better there than it did over the TV.  Seems like with Spring around the corner, I am super inspired to clean, redecorate and spruce up my house!!!!  Oh and I should mention, that I am also working on redecorating our bathroom upstairs...it is eventually going to be a place where I can take a bath and get ready in a serene spa like environment.  Photos on that will also be shared..I promise!!!

Anyway, that is what has been happening in my world lately....what is happening in yours?

Much Love,
♥♥♥
Milady Leela