The Stargazer Lily...to date it is my very favorite flower on this planet. Here is a little bit of info about this gorgeous bloom. (I did not take this photo...it is from google images.)"Of the many different lilies that are available today, the stargazer lily is one of the true stand-outs. Its spectacular blooms, which can range in color from pure white to the more familiar shades of deep pink, can make a definite impression. Its dazzling appearance and seductive scent has resulted in a flower that can really make an entrance. Stargazers are floral celebrities – bold, beautiful and dramatic – and they're sure to make that statement for you, whatever the occasion may be." (Excerpt from proflowers.com)
And this gorgeous flower is part of our kick-off Blog Hop event for the Cuttlebug Spa Weekend at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog! This weekend is all about pampering, indulging, and inspiring you! First I want to tell you the things I do to relax and pamper myself. I am not really a go to the spa kind-of girl. So pampering myself means cute and cozy jammies, a pair of darling fuzzy socks, a cup of something hot (coffee, tea, cocoa...I don't discriminate), a good movie or book, and a big blanket to cuddle in on my couch. This scene is even more perfect in the winter if snow is falling outside my window. Another way I relax is by shutting myself into my aqua nook of inspiration (aka: my scrapbooking room) and just creating the day away. There is nothing like it!
Okay- now on to the fine print of the Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from SPIKE'S BLOG. If you didn't...then go back to the Cuttlebug Challenge and start from the top! That way you are eligible for all the great prizes! Now, if you did come from Spike's blog, then jot down my name (Lea Lawson) and my flower (stargazer lily)....and then leave a comment. After doing so....head on over to BETTY'S BLOG to continue on in the blog hop! If you want to become a follower of my blog...you can easily do so by using the gadget over in my sidebar! :)
But wait...I am not finished! I have my own giveaway for one lucky person who leaves a comment on my blog during the blog hop! I have a full Scenic Route Sanoma paper collection (please note...it is just the papers. The stickers are not part of giveaway...I just couldn't find a photo of the collection without them!) to giveaway.
All you have to do is leave a comment on THIS post, telling me what you like to do to pamper yourself! I will close comments very late on Sunday night and pick a winner that will be announced on Monday. I'll announce the winner here, and I am pretty sure it will also be announced on the Cuttlebug Challenge blog as well.And here is a little sneak peek of my project that will be posted on Sunday at the Cuttlebug Challenge.
Be sure to check out the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog all weekend long because we have TONS of prizes and TONS of projects for you to be inspired by. AND...we want you to join in with us too! There will be a Mr. Linky on every post this weekend so you can join in and inpsire us as well!Now, be sure to keep on going in the blog hop and head over to Betty's blog!
Until later,
~Lea
157 comments
The flower is truly gorgeous and I love your sneak peak of the project!!! Can't wait to see the whole thing. Good luck to the participants!! Thanks so much Lea!!
ReplyDeleteOh! I think that your idea of cozy is perfect!! I LOVE my fuzzy socks!! Great prize! Love the sneak peek!!
ReplyDeleteI love the stargazer Lily It too is one of my favorites. Thanks for being part of this blog hop, and for the sneak peak
ReplyDeleteLots of Hugs
Wanda
I also like to do the 'spa thing' at home! A drug-store facial and self-manicure and I feel like a new woman!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Stargazer lilies!! Your sneak peek is yummy!! I can't wait to see your project on Sunday!!
ReplyDeleteJust dropped by to say hi and see your flower.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Love the sneaky peek of your project! Can't wait to see it in full on Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the extra blog candy! Looks fabulous!... my fave way to pamper myself is to have a hot stone massage. These can be a little costly so it's not something I get to do often, but is definitely the ultimate in relaxation and pampering!
Enjoy the Spa Weekend Lea!
I am not a spa kinda girl either so to pamper myself I love to curl up on the couch with a cup of hot coffee, listen to music or flip through magazines wearing some comfy clothes and barefoot. >:0) I also love to relax in a nice warm bubble bath.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a fabulous weekend! >:0)
I'm having fun w/ this blog hop! Subscribed to you thru google reader too. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lea, your extra Blog Candy is Yummie! Your flower is beautiful and your sneaky peek is exiting.
ReplyDeleteMy way to pamper myself is to take some time to scrap!
Ellen
I am the same about watching the snow fall through the window! The bigger the flakes, the better. But now it's spring!!
ReplyDeleteI love love love massages! But those are too few and far between. So a special coffee drink, heck even an iced coffee at DD's is a nice pampering treat I still rarely do!
oh lea you got a very sweet blog here, just like your sweet blog candy! =)
ReplyDeletei love stargazers. my husband always includes them in the bunch of flowers he sends me. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful name for this beautifu flower. The sonoma paper is beautiful also. To relax, I enjoy reading a good book!
ReplyDeleteLove lilies, they are my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win. How I relax is definitely with a trip to the salon for a cut, color and pedicure. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteI like taking a long hot bath to pamper myself. I bring the best I can find to drink in there (cider, milkshake etc.) and I sometimes bring chocolate, cookies or whatever I'm in the mood for. And I don't limit myself. If I feel like eating the whole box of cookies - I do! (not that I limit myself in any case, lol)but this way I do it guiltfree, because it's pamperingtime :)
ReplyDeleteGreat candy you have - would work great for some early Chrismascards. Thanks for the chance.
All the flowers so far have been pretty. It's hard to pick a favorite. I love flowers. One way to pamper myself is to buy a bouquet of flowers. I bought some iris a couple of days ago and they're just opening up. I have them nearby to enjoy this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Lea seriously Thats my fav flower...Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteUse my heat surimassage chair...then I have a jaccuzzi bath with I widdle away in for hours to relAx!!!
Great Blog Hop!!
Have a lovely weekend:)♥
To pamper myself??? That's easy.
ReplyDelete1. Take a hot relaxing bubble bath
2. Put on comfy, stretch clothes
3. Make a cup (big cup) of coffee
4. Go to my scrapbook room for the
whole day.
5. UMMMMMMMM!!!!!
Such cute stuff! TFS! When I want to pamper myself I go shopping! lol Happy NSD!
ReplyDeletegreat prizes!!! To pamper myself i would have to say going to get massages! It's just so relaxing!!!
ReplyDeleteI am most relaxed in my craft room when the cleaning is atleast caught up. Most times I am doing laundry while in my room so I feel like I am getting something done while I play.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers.
wow great blog to pamper me i would curl up with a scrap mag
ReplyDeleteI love the scent or stargazer lilies, they are so strong.
ReplyDeleteI like to have a long soak in the bath to pamper myself preferable with a good book, but as we only have a shower cubicle a bath is such a rarity these days so reserved for holidays and hotel stays.
I am all about the comfy pants and what not, I am not a spa girl either. Combine that with being in the craft room with time to work and I am very relaxed
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the rest of that card!!
The color of your lily is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteFor pampering, I like to get a pedicure.
Thanks for the chance to win some pretty paper.
I agree that reading a book and drinking a cup of tea cuddled up on the couch with my dog at my side.
ReplyDeleteLove the way Stargazer's smell too.
ReplyDeleteLove the blog...stargazer is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous papers...I like to pamper myself by having time alone...and usually crafting :o)
I love to sleep in or take a nap!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty lily! To pamper myself I go and get a pedicure done.
ReplyDeleteLinda Peterson
Ohhhh...love the sneakpeek and can't wait to see the entire project. The colors just POP!!
ReplyDeleteTo pamper myself, I enjoy curling up with a glass of wine and a good chic flick.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I pampered myself with a girlfriends scand... spa day. We had a great time. It was outdoor pools, sauna's, and all the good stuff. The pink of the flower is beautiful. I really like the swiss dot with the scalloped edge, very nice! I am going to try this on Sat. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower already (I nearly typed flower....LOL). Stargazers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love going and getting my hair done.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the stargazer lily. The spots just draw you in.
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ReplyDeleteJoining in on the blog hop, and now I'm a follower of yours!
ReplyDeleteTo relax, I like to sleep and spend time with my wonderful husband and great friends!
Your work is beautiful!
sparetimecrafting.blogspot.com
Wow, can't wait until Sunday to see the entire project!..........deanna
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I love stargazers! to relax I like to take a hot bath with music, candles and maybe a book!
ReplyDeleteThis is relaxing to me..perusing through blogs finding inspiration..through all these lovely people I am meeting today.
ReplyDeleteLove the candy you have offered. Such luscious paper!!!! Also enjoyed looking back at your blog and the beautiful creations you have made.
ReplyDeleteMy fav way to relax is in my backyard swing, surrounded by flowers and birds.
Oh yes the stargazer lily is one of my favorites also!! I like to relax with a loooong hot bath.
ReplyDeleteI love the little sneak, can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteI have several of these lilies in my garden- love them. Love your candy blog too. Pamper myself?..easy decision - off the Paper Pickle in Chatham for more card and scrapbooking supplies!!!
ReplyDeleteThat flower is gorgeous, I love the name. My idea of relaxing is also reading in comfy clothes on the sofa.
ReplyDeleteEveline.
Sadly, I rarely pamper myself. I guess putting on some comfy sweats & fuzzy socks, whipping up a hot chocolate, and doing a little online shopping is how I treat myself! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying the blog hop, great to see and learn so much. Am being inspired to create more cards!
ReplyDeleteI love this flower too. Relax with chocolate chocolate chocolate.
ReplyDeleteSandi
I love all lilies! They are beautiful flowers. I can't wait to see your full card tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI became a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteTo pamper myself I love long bubble baths.
I like your idea of pampering Lea, my one "Pamper Indulgence" is a full hour in the pool floating on a very comfy pool-chair ;o)
ReplyDeleteYour flower pick is so gorgeous, all I can manage to grow here are Day Lilies. Thanks much for the chance to win the yummy candy!!
One of my favorite flowers as well. Can't wait to see the full reveal.
ReplyDeletelol this is cool. I love getting educated with so many different beautiful flowers!
ReplyDelete-Debbie
I love Lilies. I relax with my scrapbooking magazines and computer. Thanks for participating this weekend.
ReplyDeleteDeloris
I love your earth day project! I don't know how many of those containers I have tossed!
ReplyDeleteGrowing up the tiger lily was my favourite flower. When I lived in Nova Scotia, I planted a whole garden full of daylilies. Your choice is devine!
ReplyDeleteHi Lea,
ReplyDeleteWell, to pamper myself is to go shopping!!! Buying clothes and scrapbookingsupplies! But lately i end up shopping only for my two girls! They grow to fast!!
I just love your cards. I'm becoming a follower!
Sandra :-)
What a gorgeous flower! Aren't nature's colors unbelievable!! I like your "sneak peek". The ribbon is TOO divine!! I like to pamper myself by getting a massage in the evening and then going home and going right to sleep for the night! ♥♥ Kay
ReplyDeleteI love to curl up with a good book and a bowl of soup or hot chocolate to relax.
ReplyDeleteI love shopping as the perfect answer to ALL of my problems... except a low balance on my bank account, LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteOooo wow!! Supah!! :) That Lily is absolutely GORGEOUS!! And my favorite way to pamper myself is incredibly like YOURS!! LOVE to cozy on the couch with my big fat pillow and blanket and watch my favorite shows like Survivor or American Idol. LOVE to cozy inside with hot chocolate while the snow falls. :)
ReplyDeleteYour sneeks are so tempting--can't wait to see the whole project! :)
Lilies are SO my favorite flower (my DD is named Lily). To pamper myself, I really do like a mani/pedi. The paraffin dip is just to die for.
ReplyDeleteTo pamper myself i like to take bubble bath after a long day at work.
ReplyDeleteThe stargazer is so very pretty, fun blog hop!
ReplyDeleteHi from New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteI seldom get to pamper myself but when I get the chance I like to enjoy a bit of silence! The world is such a noisy place :)
The Stargazer Lily is one of my favorite flowers too!! :)
ReplyDeleteoooo can't wait to see your full project on Sunday! looks cute :)
ReplyDeleteyour lily is absolutly gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteohhhh cant wait to see your project. my way to relax is to sit back with my puppers and chill!
ReplyDeleteStunning flower!
ReplyDeleteHey Lea, just checking out everyone's blogs! Love the lily, such a beautiful flower. And I can't wait to see our projects posted on Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Amber
I love to just take the day off work. the house to myself is all I need.
ReplyDeleteLea that price is so cool! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnd as I am a full time mother and wife, what I do to pamper myself is to take take some more minutes to enjoy my bath time when I can...
To really pamper myself I like to take a long bubble bath and look at a magazine and soak. Afterward if I'm feeling extra girly I'll paint my fingernails and toe nails.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, photos, and scrapping!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thing to pamper myself with is a nap. I'm a teenager and I love naps! Also making tea, re-doing my nails, or doing my hair nicely.
to relax and put my mind at rest from my stresses I create cards! I LOVE that Sonoma paper, where did you purchase it? Your sneak peek has me most curious!
ReplyDeleteI like sitting outside and watching my children play with our puppy. That sneak peek is interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I like to pamper myself with a fancy tea from the local tea store. So yummy!
ReplyDeleteTo pamper myself it would have to be a massage which doesn't happen very often! Love your sneak peeks can't wait until Sunday :)
ReplyDeleteHey sweetie! Love that look of that card! You do such amazing work!
ReplyDeleteHave fun today! Lot going on! hee
B
Happy NSD Lea!
ReplyDeleteI like to treat myself to a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee to pamper myself. It's a small luxury but it always cheers me up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower!! Love your blog and will follow from now!
ReplyDeleteMy way to relax is to take a bath with a nice book!
Have a great weekend :)
Hi Lea :)
ReplyDeleteThat flower is amazing.
My fave way to pamper myself is to enjoy a wonderful sleep in on the weekend.
Hi Lea! I'm so glad I started following your blog, since this is how I found out about the blog hop. :)
ReplyDeleteYour list of pampering ideas sounds perfect!
I have never seen this paper before its beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love Lilies, such a gorgeous flower. To pamper myself I like to have a long hot bath and read a book.
ReplyDeleteI like to pamper myself with a hot bath filled with bubbles. A cabana boy with a tray of margaritas would be great too :)
ReplyDeleteLove love love Lilies! It's one flower my husband get's me all the time! To relax, I do the for b's: Book, bubbles, bath and booze. :) All at the same time! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletelove blog hopping
ReplyDeleteHi Lea,
ReplyDeleteI like to stamp to relax..
I love getting a pedicure to pamper myself..........
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this is fun. I like to watch my farvorite movie twilight and play with my toys in my scrapbook room to relax. Stargazer is my favorite flower too. My wedding bouquet was made with them. Loved them so much I planted some out front of my house.
ReplyDeleteI am having a great time in the Blog Hop and am enjoying the beautiful creations (of which yours are). I relax after work with some ice tea and my ever faithful lap dog.
ReplyDeleteSandy D.
sdul at insightbb dot com
When I need to pamper myself I like to buy a "small" container of a decadent milk chocolate and just sit and eat by myself. Always perks me up and lets me sit and reflect.
ReplyDeleteAs a mum of 3 kids aged 7, 5 and 3, pampering comes way down the list usually but when I get chance I like to soak in a lovely smelling bubble bath reading a new craft mag.
ReplyDeletethis stargazer is one beautiful flower!
ReplyDeletenow that i have retired from nursing, i can pretty much relax whenever i want to! (yay!!)
i find reading the blogs and looking at all the inspiration to be very relaxing!
thanks for the chance at some blog candy!
sandyh
sandyha@comcast.net
What a beautiful lily. I have tiger lilies in my yard. I find walking among the flowers in my yard to be so relaxing. Not too fond of weeding but the results are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love flowers and love to garden, and having a flower garden is my favorite pastime.
ReplyDeleteI love oriental lilies, and my Stargazer lily had babies- I must have 10 lily seedlings around my lily :) Love your cards btw!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that flower. Since I live in the desert don't get to see many of them around.
ReplyDeleteTo pamper myself I like to heat up a dessert delight and some hot chocolate, take a hot relaxing bath and read my crafting magazines with candles lit and NO NOISE
ReplyDeleteHappy NSD! Thanks for the sneap peak. I pamper my self by have a bowl of ice-cream or chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
I am also a follower.
Have a great weekend!
i love the sneak! and that is one beautiful flower!!!
ReplyDeleteI like lilies in whit.
ReplyDeleteBut I like your Card with the dots much more, it´s full of love
my favorite way to relax is to scrapbook of course.
ReplyDeleteLove this flower - used them in my wedding! I do water aerobic to relax - love the warm water. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, I love lilies too! To relax and clear my mind, I actually like to scrap. It's my "me" time, and i do it every chance I can get!
ReplyDeleteI have those very same lillies along the back fence at our house. I like to get my furry slippers on as soon as get home all year long and sit with a cup of herbal tea and listen to some dulcimer music .Ahh... I think I'll go do that right now. Hugs from Michigan
ReplyDeleteI love Star Gazers! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust to have a moment alone is pampering myself I wish I had time for more! I love you work, it's so bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteJust dropped in to say hi and truthfully I don't do anything to pamper myself. ScrapinNannyof5 grvdger@suscom-maine.net
ReplyDeleteI had these flowers in my wedding. I think they are gorgeous!!! They are one of my favorites. Thanks for doing this!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite ways to relax is to watch a good movie after the rest of my family is asleep. It is just so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThe stargazer lily has always been one of my fav's. A fav. way of relaxing for me, is a nice bubble bath.
ReplyDeleteP.S. LOVE your project!!
Your sneak looks yummy! I'll be checking tomorrow to see the whole reveal! I love to relax with a nice hot bath and a great class of wine! Oh and it has to include candles!
ReplyDeleteI am just like you, I love to get cozy in my nice warm bed and read. It is so relaxing!
ReplyDeleteLove the embellies on the sneak peek! Can't wait to see the whold thing! Happy NSD!
ReplyDeleteCheers...
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ReplyDeleteTo relax I scrap or sleep!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour sneeks are beautiful and I do love those SR papers!
I was talking to a coworker the other day about what to put in our new landscaped flower bed and she and I both agreed that a lily variety should be in there. Im glad you posted this, it is brilliant in color!
ReplyDeleteps: your day of relaxing sounds awesome!
Enjoy your relaxation
ReplyDeleteChrissie
I love to unwind at home by reading, crafting or playing in my garden.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower for sure
ReplyDeleteto relax massages are good too.
gorgeous giveaway too.... love it
good luck everyone
kisses
eugenie
I'm thinking this blog hop is going to consume my entire Sunday. this is a really LONG list! Off I go to visit betty.
ReplyDeleteLove love love your blog!!
ReplyDeleteKim Marie
Great blog. The baby is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI relax by crafting with my 5 yr old grandaughter. She loves to crank the handle on the cuttlebug. It is such a delight to see the look on her face when the finished product comes through.
Make yourself a GREAT day!
lovely flower choice Lea
ReplyDeleteAllisonX
Can't wait to see more!!! Lovely peeks.
ReplyDeleteI pamper my self with long hot baths and sometime when visiting my inlaws get in the hot tub...
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful gift bag. love the color cordination.
ReplyDeleteOooh I'm excited to see your full project! Gorgeous choice of flower!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are beautiful. Great blog.
ReplyDeleteI love your gift set... great colors and butotns. :o) I like to sit down with a cup of tea and wathc a good movie. :o) That's my way of relaxing and treating myself.
ReplyDeleteLillies are beautiful. I love your blog also.
ReplyDeleteLove the sneek peek and hope to win the pp!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!! Great color combos!
ReplyDeleteI have Lilies in my garden but not a stargazer. First thanks for the little extra giveaway. During the week after a long work day I just relax with some ice tea and become a couch potato. On the weekends it time to relax by creating.
ReplyDelete...why take a loooong hot bubble bath of course!
ReplyDeleteI love lillies -- they are so hardy! And the varieties are amazing! The stargazer is particular lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Lea. Not really a "spa" kind of girl either 'cept in the privacy of my own home [grin]. This is fun finding flowers. Off to make a cup of tea and find some more. ~ Shelley
ReplyDeleteLove your flower!!! The paper is really cute too. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteStargazer's a re beautiful flowers! Love your sneak peeks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! Stargazer lilies are my favorite flower and you chose a beautiful picture!!
ReplyDeleteTo pamper myself, I take my girls to Mom's day out at church and then spend the day doing things for me--shopping, hair cut, paint my nails, scrap...whatever I feel like and do it without feeling guilty- always come away from my day feeling refreshed and re-energized!
Your project looks great!
ReplyDeleteHi Lea! I love your flower. I'd seen these flowers before but didn't know they were called Stargazers, so now I know.
ReplyDeleteI love soaking in a hot tub filled with bubble bath to relax, and usually try to do that almost every night if I can.
I love to make cards to wind down and relax!! I also like to read and a special treat 2 or 3 times a year is a pedicure. I also love to find inspiration on blogs like yours!! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy NSD weekend.
ReplyDeleteI read (blogs-LOL) to relax and make "stuff" in my very own art room!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these lilies too!
ReplyDeleteI gotta hurry it's a quarter to 10! Thanks for achance to win the pp.
ReplyDeleteThe flower and sneak are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, okay, I'm intrigued by your sneak peek of your challenge! My favorite way to relax is to actually get rid of my little munchkin for a while and then scrapbook and/or make cards!
ReplyDeleteI am coming back after the challenge, your blog has lots of good stuff!
ReplyDeleteYou totally blowme away with your talent I am truly amazed.
ReplyDeleteThe new line is absolutely stunning! I have been so entertained by your blog,keep smiling and take care!
ReplyDeleteComments warm my heart. Thank you! ♥