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Qvc blog site not working - here is fri 20th blog
Apologies all, once again the QVC blog platform, WordPress, has played up and the blogs are not posted. They may be, on Monday or Tuesday.… -
QVC blog glitch - here's what it should have said! including big Elemis TSV link to buy early!
STOP PRESS - IT'S NOW UP FINALLY !! (18TH APRIL) GO HERE TO SEE IT ON QVC WEBSITE. and see all the photos! An unusual…
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Inspiring friends and Dear Mrs Bird launch - it's going to be big!
Had an interesting experience this week, when I got a wake up call. Not literally - I was already awake. Well, almost - see below… -
Sleep, perchance to Dream... And health chat...
Funny pic isn't it! Well the sun finally started coming out this week in Devon, and very nice it was too! Daisy dog obviously thought… -
Snowy Sheepwash and beautiful baby news
Well I missed the worst of the snow last week - did you? But turns out I had a nasty surprise when I got back… -
Guess which TV show contacted me....
Well it's Four in a Bed - but sadly I can't do it because of my QVC Commitments. But maybe my Inspirational Woman, Marlene Watson…
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Derek the MDD dog - ‘pup-date!’; book of the week Jill Mansell & spaniel fun in Devon!
Just a quickie, to let you know, firstly, some fabulous news about Derek the dog. Derek the dog is one of the puppies I sponsored… -
More about baby granddaughter - and check out the hail!
Awwwwww. Bless my little granddaughter Blake Katherine Carter. She seems to be a very contented little girl, and her daddy Bradley (still feels weird saying… -
Here she is! Meet little Blake Katherine Carter, my first granddaughter! Plus win £300 beauty products prize
Well it’s happened, baby is finally here. And I am a nanny! Some nice photos below.On Thursday night, my son Brad's lovely wife Kari went… -
A touchy subject - do you know a Big Little Liar?... And when's the baby arriving!??
So no news yet! I have a bit of an update though - they've tried all the old wives tales - except spicy food! My… -
New Year's Eventualities.... And an honest struggle with writer's block, from my mentor.
Another year, another load of New Year's Resolutions? Well maybe take a break from them this year! It's exactly a year (on 6th) since the… -
From my House to Yours...
Happy Boxing Day! Hope you had a nice Xmas? I'm back at work tonight launching the Shark duo vac #TSV on QVC, at midnight, but… -
Fancy a tour round my place in Devon to see the Xmas decs?
here you go! It's beginning to look a lot like Xmas - tour of hall way at Retreats for You in Devon! Is it where… -
Deb's Diary 8th Dec '17 - Secret Santa Surprise
it's been another week off for me down in Devon. Next week it's back to welcoming lots of guests here again, but this week it… -
Deb's Diary 30TH Nov '17 - A Moving Tale
Dontcha just love it when you get a chance to involve your kids in something to do with work? They don't, mind you - not… -
Girls' Road Trip! And stitches out - finally!
Well it's finally happened - the stitches are out! If you saw last week's picture 'one week after the op' you'll have seen the angry… -
Op pic - click here to see picture of wound one week in.
Well, the dressing came off after one week, and thanks to some great advice from the surgeon who did the Carpell tunnel operation, to keep… -
Gory pic of my hand op- and guess what happened in the middle of it ! Plus the big beauty deal
Well what a saga! Had my hand operation in the Nuffield in Exeter, and just as it was about to begin, when I was all… -
Doggy Days on the Beach in Devon
Super days out this week - another lovely restful week down in Devon and the dogs loved the sea - twice! See below for videos… -
Fancy a Hallowe'en Freebie? And a tour of my back garden...
What do you do for Hallowe'en? Anything? I do love this pic, taken three years ago at the launch party of a special spooky anthology.… -
half price Liz Earle; Hallowe'en freebie; and inside my wrist during my op!
Ok it's heeeeeere!!!! The superb 'Liz Earle Today's Special Value from QVC, launches this Sunday, but - big but - if you want to guarantee… -
Molly the dog who finds cats. And A single person's dilemma...solved?
Hi! Hope you're having a great weekend so far. Here's what I promised for those of you who love vintage as much as I do,… -
Happiness is a Choice - isn't it?
Saw these smiling little chaps and thought that considering there are so many babies around at the moment, I would post this pic. What a… -
Catch up time... The concert, videos of the performance, and charity news. Plus Jamie Fraser and a super Book series.
sorry ! posted this previously and it didn't post! grrr. Here's a summary - CONCERT IN AID OF MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS It all went really… -
My Daughter's Big Day!
well! How beautiful did my daughter look on her wedding day. And I was very happy with my Jacques Verts dress from House of Fraser… -
Flowers, Fun and Family - ahead of Lauren's big day!
more to come Lolly's Hen Tea Party it's so nice when your daughter has the same taste as you - on this topic anyway! She… -
Come watch the concert! And see the new outside look of the house in Devon!
Hi! Had theeeee most amazing rehearsals this week for the upcoming concert - was singing with a pianist and with a saxophonist in a front… -
A culinary c**k up! How NOT to make this beloved dish...
Hi! Have you noticed a real abundance of features about gut health lately? I have. And I'm pleased to say my TTFLS book 3.0 tips… -
Back to Basics - meeting the lady who changed my life!
You know one of those moments when you meet up again with someone you’ve not seen for over a decade, and you just pick up… -
Concert on Sept 16th - can you come? More details. Plus - A really important topic everyone needs to know about - and so close to home.
Well I always say 'what a week' but this one was another 'WHAT a week!' and not for all the right reasons. Over on my… -
Scary Mask! And playing arkwright - a look around the village store
What a lovely first week off, using up some annual leave to spend some time down in Devon. Before I went, I put on the… -
mega raffle is launched - for MDD - £5 per ticket, buy now
It's here! The brand-new raffle in aid of medical detection dogs is now active on JustGiving. There are some amazing prizes - see the full… -
Davina's mummy tummy and my cankles...
Awful week for my poor joints, following the gung ho attempts at playing netball in Black Torrington on the last two Wednesdays. This week I… -
Retreats for You - a home from home in the heart of Devon for writers and relaxation!
GO HERE TO VISIT RETREATSFORYOU.CO.UK AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EVENTS, ROOMS, AND FACILITIES Book or enquire by emailing us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Visit the Retreats… -
A week in the Life... and Sheepwash on the BBC - again!
What a lovely sunny week down in Devon - seems we got sun when some of the country was under cloud, so am very happy… -
Behind the Scenes at my 'other day job!' AND RFY makes top ten!
My Other Day Job is a bit tongue in cheek really - as I volunteer every week in the local village store in Devon. The… -
Holiday Essentials and how the sun affects my EPP & FREE short story!
A list of my holiday musts, and links to funny holiday vids... First though, at last here is the link to the free short story… -
Cyprus Hol and Derek and Lesley 'pup-dates'! Plus - the tickets are released for September gig!
First – here’s a fab pic from my hol in Cyprus – it seems these icy cold flannels, distributed by a nice man round the… -
OMG - spot the latest kitchen disaster...
Tale of Two Eggs Well, the right hand side is what it's supposed to look like. The left hand side is what it ended up… -
Funny Gracie dog and fab food in Devon
Frankenstein Food – according to Wendy We were talking about food combining of a different kind this week during the latest writing retreat. Wendy, who… -
Beautiful Dragonflies along the Torridge and Happy Birthday Lara!
First - stop press! Tonight's #tsv sunday midnight on QVC if you love Babyliss - Earlybird order link to new tsv tonight midnight @qvcuk -… -
Does your brain do this weird thing too?... And free short story, (coming soon, sorry) now available.
Debs news Burning Question of the Day – Does your Brain do this Weird Thing too? Had to laugh this week, when my brain did… -
Bordeaux Birthday pics and videos including funny Charlie cat!
A Birthday in Bordeaux! What a lovely birthday I had whilst on hols in france! Go here to see a super montage set to music,… -
New short story - The Jolly Lodger
At last the new short story is here. This was begun when I was in away writing - and is based on a tale I…
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OMG - the pinkest boo boo yet...
OMG - oops. This pic is of the latest accident from Mrs Klutz here - well, from Wendy but she didn't realise I'd just washed… -
which songs should i sing in September?
hi! Just for a change this weekend I am down in Devon having a lovely time and looking after six lovely guests - on my… -
Latest update and new dates to come stay at Retreats for You in Devon
Retreats for You ~ April 2017 Visit Retreats For You online Find us on Facebook Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Follow us on Twitter Or call on: 01409… -
Best recipe yet at RFY! Early Bird order link for Tarte TSV; And gaslighting, no contact and moving on from an abusive relationship
OMG my daughter gave me the recipe for this delicious butternut squash dish with deta and a wilted kale technique and it went down a… -
Getting the message... And vintage tea rooms this Easter Monday!
It's finally here - Easter is around the corner and we have another super vintage tea rooms event for you at Retreats For You in… -
New Horizons and No More Shadows
They've gone! And suddenly the world seems a whole lot brighter... This week the insurance-criteria was fulfilled to get rid of the trees right next… -
In the News - Surrey Life April 2017 & CHECK OUT THE CHICKEN RUN!
Chicken crossing the road ... in Belstone Funny moment this week in Belstone - with two chickens crossing the road - literally - in Belstone,… -
Naming the rooms at Retreats for You - any ideas?
The big question which I will have to decide in the next few weeks is how to name the bedrooms in our lovely guest house… -
In the local Devon News
how lovely! It's the local village magazine which comes out once every couple of months and they featured me in their Winter 2017 edition for… -
Latest from Devon... and the day I milked a cow...
sorry all - had an outage of my website for a few days last week and missed doing the update! Here's what I would have…
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Brad is 30, and delving into the past...
Gosh what a busy week! Much of my news will be on the QVC blog out Friday, it will be here. But in this little… -
Latest Retreats for You dates - Spring and early Summer 2017
Need a writing retreat? Respite? Or just me-time? Here are upcoming dates here at RFY in the peaceful N Devon hills (As at 28/2.) Atm… -
Less Clutter More Joy
Apologies this blog was late being finished and did not get sent out as a newsletter! Here it is anyway.... Clutter clearing is 'modern day… -
Play the cards, right?
Have you ever seen a deck of cards like this? This week I went to a friend of mine who does readings as a hobby.… -
whoopsy in the waves on beach near bude!
What a lovely day by the seaside with Daisy dog and Gracie! Yes it was the pogs first ever trip to see the sea this… -
Another short story and a Valentine's Confession...
Well the secret is out - I have a blind date on Valentine's night. Don't get too excited, it's the brother in law of a… -
Taste testing for our tea rooms and another free short romance!
Had another super week even though I was ill and had to do something unheard of and call in sick over the weekend! Boo! Here's… -
A live vlog by the river in Sheepwash and another free short story!
Had another wonderful week of peacefulness and discovery in Sheepwash last week - including this fabulous live vlog from the riverbank. click here to watch… -
Catching up with old flames and fanning new ones..........
Well it’s another Valentines Day again soon, in QVC terms - we plan ahead, so here’s a little story just for you. See bottom of… -
Photobombed by Daisy dog! And New Year Shenanigans!
How funny is this pic! Just as I took it, Daisy Dog wandered in and decided to photobomb my pic of the food and fire… -
Sun sets on 2016. Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year video fun, review of the year, plus sneaky peeks of upcoming #TSVs on QVC!
Christmas in Devon and with family has been amazing this year. I've managed to capture many of the moments and have posted them online -… -
Having a relaxing time and doing 10000 steps a day!
It’s been a lovely week at Retreats for You where my poggies are staying in Devon nowadays, looked after by lovely neighbour Wendy who is… -
Ooo that's a big one! My first week helping at Retreats for You
Had such an amazing time this week helping out at my first ever proper retreat at Retreats for You in Sheepwash, site of my new… -
Retreats for You
lgo here to the website - retreatsforyou.co.uk and here to see the reviews on the Facebook page Retreats for You So many people have been… -
The Dogs Go To Devon - Finally!
And boy have they loved it! Last weekend, my two faithful mutts finally made the long trip down to Devon and got totally over-excited when… -
Performing with a Live Band in Chiswick - 'Love Music' concert
i just love this pic! One of the proudest, most satisfying experiences of my life was last weekend at the Love Music concert at St… -
It's that time again! Xmas sox start here! Plus Singing in Chiswick!
to follow Xmas Sox Ahoy! Well it's nearly the end of November so I'm duly hoiking out the masses of Xmas socks I bought last… -
Elemis - big Xmas #TSV offer is now on Early Bird order link! Plus pics from spa.
Here's a very special little extra for you this week, normally my newsletters are once a week max. Why? Because it's time for the annual… -
is this the right key for me to sing my Adele song? Video alert!
Had another session rehearsing for the November 18th concert in the lovely church in Chiswick with pianist Hugh this week - we are… -
Moving Times
Fab couple of days down in Retreats for You in Devon. Sheepwash is so pretty in the autumn sunshine! Some of my furniture is going… -
Get the Liz Earle TSV early - and... I move today!
Well it's happening this weekend wish me luck! The big move down to Devon. Here is what my house looks like right now as I… -
Easily pleased by little things! Plus cute pups and patchy clip!
I have to say I’m easily pleased. A cosy tea room and a tasty cuppa, a good audio book on a long journey, or a… -
Very chuffed to be asked an unusual favour...
Well this week was a week full of highs and lows that's for sure! One of the highs was being asked to help spread the… -
RIP Patchy Dog.
This week, my lovely Patchy Dog fell asleep for the last time and it was - as these things always are - a sad occasion.… -
Patchy's a bit more perky
First - Early Bird Order Links! If you love getting in early, here's the link to buy the Mally today's Special Value 'back to you'… -
I've got a thing!!! And family fun at the wedding...
So it turns out my skin problem has a name - it's only taken me 52 years to find out... I've got a thing - … -
one of the Best Bloopers of my career - you couldn't make it up!
When you've had over thirty years in TV you inevitably come up against some mishaps live on air. Apart from the infamous NoNo cream blooper… -
the Summer of Spaniels
Brilliant summer fun this last week, with super sunshiney days spent with my daughter's crazy spaniels. Made for a very full house tho! Luna the… -
video of poorly Patchy - what do you think? And Happy Birthday to my girl!
Lauren’s 27! Had a lovely time with my beautiful daughter this week, celebrating early ‘cos she is off on an Italian hol with her BF… -
In the Pool at Champneys on hottest days!
Hi all! first - here are some Early bird order links, for the Links of London sweetie necklace TSV deal launching Friday and for the… -
Devon, Dyson and Developments...
So it's showery again outside - sunny spells in between and dog walking is going to be wet! If you like to see my little… -
Stoopid on the tube, or what! Plus Puppy Party and latest news...
Newsletter What a packed week! Cannot believe what I did – exclusive video. Plus Puppy Party Pics and the news I can’t tell you yet!… -
the whole cycle race live as it passed my house - Classic race
Unusually, i was up bright and early this morning... Well, early! (Sat 6th) to go to a super writers' workshop event in Bloomsbury. Very happy… -
Sleek hair - weird or sophisticated?
So here's the 'weird hair' that I went on air with this week on QVC UK. It's never something I normally do, since my face… -
Gallivanting labradors cooling down in the woodland stream!
An a funny for you! This week I have had such a lovely time at home in the long awaited sunshine - sorely needed! It… -
liz earle & skechers sneaky peek and early bird order link!
Saturday's Today's Special Value - early! @lizearle fans! Early bird order link for #tsv saturday! Fab deal! Click here to buy now! Official @qvcuk link… -
Cover Girl - well, one of many!
Was dead chuffed to appear amongst the people in the pics from the super RNA awards bash in May, as featured on the new RNA… -
Grandpog cuddles, and time at the Kent County Show?
Thought I'd send you an update since I've not emailed for a while. And a pic of silly choccie lab Gracie on my kitchen floor!… -
Welcome to Charlie Bears Bearhouse! The Museum Opens for Business!
So off I went to the Charlie Bears Museum opening, on Friday 1st July at the Bearhouse in Launceston. Charlie and Will invited me a… -
Another postcard from Bordeaux - well 50 of them!
So I am on the way home and as promised, here's a little round up of what went on! Chez Castillon was every bit as… -
A week of loveliness and laughter in south west France
TO BE CONTINUED - FULL UPDATE on my chez castillon holiday COMING WEDNESDAY 28TH .... Plus extra pics and vids on my new QVC blog,… -
Garden pics and singalonga-MDD-fete!
Hi - hope you're enjoying the weather - not! Fingers crossed for some sunshine - just a bit - over Hampton Court tonight (thursday 16th)… -
The fate of the Fete; and what I found in the garden...
I am surrounded by woods and countryside - well, apart from the neighbours! And one of them is a little visitor who keeps returning -… -
making your mind up June 23rd 2016...
MAKING YOUR MIND UP As in recent news, I'm with the analysts who state that both sides have tried and failed to convince, using extreme…
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One of the proudest moments of my whole career...
In a word - Squeeeeee! Here it is - finally - the audiobook of Take a Chance on Me! Originally self-published as 'Hawaiian Affair' (and…