Yes, it was off to Wales this week to see my girl and her family, always a pleasure! We went off to lunch with just the grown-ups because the kids were at school, and had a nice catch up.

Plus I got together with Lauren for her belated birthday presents and Phoebe for some little early ones. 

Howard and I and the Pitt family played lots of nice games and Phoebe showed us her monkey bars techniques, and Jasper was very pleased with some biggles books handed down from my mum’s partner David S!

The other reason for the trip was partly to commemorate 50 years since Howard and I dated in 1976, regulars will know the story of how we got together again but if you don’t, we were at school together and reconnected via our Facebook and the middle school group mini reunions last year. It was amazing to see the flag we found on the beach when we went for a walk – look what it says! 

So many coincidences like this! 

H and I also had a fascinating tour at a National Trust property, around an old Victorian and Roman goldmine, proper underground stuff!

And we crowned it all with a lovely meal out on the night when we decided to celebrate specifically, at a place called the stubborn duckling in Aberaeron. Lovely! I think we scrubbed up nicely!

We checked out of the “artists retreat“ in Newcastle Emlyn, Airbnb, me having left a little bit of artwork for them in their guest book!

Can’t believe we are off to Cyprus on Sunday for a week! It’s nearly here. Had Lots of time with H in September, but there won’t be very much in Oct (both busy) so I’ll have to make the most of it! 

SNIPPETS

Xmas trees at work

Well, the Christmas tree sets went up this week! Have you seen them yet? This is one of the ladies in charge of getting them all ready, well done Liv!! I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. But then QVC does have Christmas trees on view for about a quarter of every year! Yay! Look out for the new Xmas promos that everyone got to shoot as well. I missed a slot because of being away. But they look lovely with all the other presenters and guests, and lots of fun. And have you noticed there are lots of Christmas things already on the wider internet? Maybe because I said the word Xmas into my phone, when writing this blog, Facebook is now showing me lots of ads and Christmassy things due to its algorithms! LOL

Here is one of the new QVC promos. Merry Christmas everyone! See it here.

KitchenAid mixer

And by the way, don’t forget we are currently offering a good deal on a KitchenAid artisan mixer! Watch this fabulous video from our behind-the-scenes team, there’s more where that came from on QVC, including recipes with some of the guests(!) See it here.

Doris’s memory lane 

How great is this, lots of nostalgia this week so I thought I would show you this one of Doris Dalton of Doll 10 make-up. She posted it in response to the trend saying what your most proud of, well done Doris! I’m obviously most proud of my children. But I would say I’m very proud of doing it mostly as a single mum from their ages of 11 and 14. And having not gone crazy in the process… !!

Proud of the businesses that I have set up and managed – sometimes really successfully. Of the books that I’ve managed to write. Of the charity I’ve supported. Of the events-organiser activities I’ve held. And of all the family stuff I’ve managed to maintain. Being single for 17 out of the last 20 years helped! LOL.

Laura’s gang

Really enjoyed having Laura on the show last weekend – it was a rip-roaring success! So good to have seen her again. Hoping to go out to New York next year, finally (I’ve never been.) And meet up again! She is so inspirational, if you’re in doubt, watch this. See it here.

Poignant Reminder

My mate and fellow presenter Craigy had his birthday this week, so, happy belated birthday Craig! (And to my very long-term friend Andy Hollins who lives in LA!). 

Craig posted a poignant video mentioning his poorly friend who was in terminal care and it just reminds us, as he said, to make the best of life. For sure.

So did this – whatever we look like, we should be grateful we are not worse off. Admirable dancer!! See it here.

Exclusive – on this week’s newsletter (sign up to get yours in the inbox every weekend), the exclusive content is H, the ducks and Feeb!

Watch – The Capture

We have started on series one that happened in 2019. There has been a series 2 which I also watched, and we are now re-watching it. But I haven’t seen series 3 that came out this year. Kept us engrossed when we were enjoying some wind-down time in Wales. All about early days of AI – before, long before, the AI we take for granted now (where people often see something Online and say “it must be AI“.) Really worth watching! Crime series about CCTV not being reliable. It stars Holiday Granger, who plays Robyn in Cormoran Strike.

Blooper – all the what???!!! 🤣 See it here.

Vlog – lovely walk. See it here.

Book of the Week – Lolly’s recommendations

My daughter knows how much I love stories and she said ‘Mum, you’ve got to read these although they are a bit racy’ LOL! So I’ve put them on my list! (I am still reading the Brinley Knight WW2 spy series, on book 2!)

QVC TOP DEALS FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday (today) – go to qvcuk.com and search ‘today’s special value’ to see and buy what’s left of the Cozee Home ‘the gift of comfort’ throw and sock gift box.

Saturday – food heaven! Three different today’s special values to choose from, Gower cottage brownies in winter flavours, spice kitchen vibrant feasting tin, and/or a 24-piece mini mince pie collection from Beech’s.

Sunday – Floral Street eua de parfum lauering collection

Big deals ending Sunday night

Go to this section of our website each week to discover the current ones which often end on Sunday nights if there are any stocks left!

Big deals are available on air for usually a week, they may be longer online if stocks last. Occasionally they last a couple of weeks but there are new ones every Sunday night so come back again and see them on the link above. 

Next week should include:

– style – Bronx Park-err suede sherpa trainer

– garden – luxform solar disc lamp/stake with colour changing and smart functionality

– style 2  – White Stuff cleo long line graphic sweat top

– beauty – OPI nail envy and lacquer six-piece collection

– main – novafon body massage device with charge base and extension handle

– main 2 – tretorn misty rain jacket

Offer of the Week – Neom well-being pod mini three-piece collection

Now back to the today’s special values for the rest of the week – 

PLEASE NOTE – these are correct at time of writing but may be subject to change.

Monday – Philip Kingsley baked pistachio and vanilla collection hair care set

Tuesday – dune london Goldy 2.0 

Wednesday – L’occitane almond festive night four-piece collection

Thursday – Home? stories 22 cm pre-lit rechargeable winter scene lantern

Friday – Osprey the Clifton Triple Compartment multiway

Friday 9 pm – shark power detect sprint clean plus cordless vacuum cleaner

Ps here is Andrew from Gatineau talking about their upcoming deal on Sunday 4th oct!! See it here.

Next week – CYYYYYPRUSSSSS!!!! 

Best wishes

Debs

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