Wow. Look at this beautiful little puppy I had the pleasure of cuddling last week! Having lost old lady Baloo a few months ago, my daughter Lauren and her family took delivery of little Winnie, the gorgeous ginger/chocolate cocker spaniel puppy just before I arrived last weekend!
She is just adorable! And is gradually getting used to Luna and her funny ways!! And vice versa of course.
Lolly also treated us to a session in the spa at a hotel in Aberaeron. I just loved getting in that pool. It’s too long since I went swimming and although it was tiny I did several laps! Funniest thing was when lollipop got splashed on by the jets of water suddenly coming on exactly where she was standing in the pool, without realising, then she moved over and got splashed by the other one suddenly starting. We did laugh!! We had a lovely lunch and I had a really nice few days with her and the kids!
So glad I made the time to go there at the end of my Devon trip. And of course I came back to my man being home instead of having to wait until the Friday…
SNIPPETS
Entertaining in Sussex
Finally got together with H (see the newsletter for more!) And got to see his lovely mate John from the Isle of Man who came over for a couple of days, so we went for brunch in Haywards Heath as usual in Harts country store. Absolutely delicious lunch there! And Jon is quite entertaining. He used to live in Horsted Keynes so it was a trip down memory lane for him and it was nice to hear them reminisce including how Harold McMillan used to live there and Jon once sang in the choir for him!
Arm-less?
Had another trip back to the pharmacy again this week, as my urtacaria showed up again big time on my arms! Ouch! Didn’t seem like it wanted to go away this time, so had to have high dose hydrocortisone again. Boo. I blame the heatwave as usual!
Happy Father’s Day Son
What a lovely little saying this is! Especially for my lovely boy who has turned into the most amazing dad. Happy Father’s Day to everyone who is celebrating, and thinking of those of you who are not.
Exclusive – on this week’s newsletter (sign up to get yours in the inbox every weekend), the exclusive content is more funnies from my silly man H!!
Watch – Legends
We REALLY loved the Netflix series called Legends! Steve Coogan plays one of the roles and Tom Burke (the lead in Strike) plays another, with a couple of other really good performances – it’s the one about border force undercover agents in the early 90s, breaking a drugs network. Based on a true story. Very good! In fact it’s excellent. It took me about one and a half episodes to get into it and I think there are six. But the buildup towards the climax of the story is genius, I loved the plot twists and if it’s based on a true story I now want to read the book!
Another thing that entranced me this week was an early Kate Bush talking about her lifestyle and dancing. She was so cute! And she was one of my absolute heroes of music and still is really. See it here.
Having said that, the Take That documentary (and the Michael Jackson uncovered one) are also on my list!
Funny – Here’s a funny from the USA, on our sister channel there – a bit of over sharing from a caller, don’t think we’ll ever do that sort of tassels here in the UK!! See it here.
Thought this saying was quite amusing, and very true about my ADHD. Although I need to hyper focus and finish my book!
Also loved this saying, and so true! The things I remember knowing in the 70s are actually 50 years ago so that’s even worse – the same distance the other way means in the 70s we would’ve been talking about things that happened in the 20s! Signs of getting old, people!
Also… Cats on Instagram… This made me chuckle! What can I say! See it here.
Vlog – Stop press #Fridaybantz from QVC guest lounge with the Gatineau gang !! X See it here.
Book of the Week – Well I stuck with Peter Murphy and his Ben Schroeder legal thrillers and it has now taken me onto ‘One Law for the Rest of Us’ – Book six I think. (I really liked the last one in the end, it was very good. The ‘calling down the storm’ one, about a high court judge who had gambling problems!) Well this new one is very different again, he writes quite a varied storyline in each of his books I must say. This time Ben is involved in helping to get justice for a mum and her daughter. I see there’s another three books after that so I think I know what I’ll be talking about next week!
QVC TOP DEALS FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS
Friday (19th, today) – go to qvcuk.com and search ‘today’s special value’ to see and buy what’s left of the Bell and Howard rechargeable turbo misting fan – Lorna has been posting a lot about it, check out some of her posts! Then join me at 9 pm for the launch of…
Saturday – Gatineau age benefit refine and Revitalise collection – I’ve been posting about this one it’s absolutely incredible, please don’t miss it if you can get the set because it’s one of the best value offers we’ve had recently if you really want to see a difference on your skin. Much smoother skin even after one use of the brand-new cleanser, their famous bi-phase serum, in a big size; the premium age benefit moisturiser, and unbelievably, another serum for anti-pigmentation. It’s going to absolutely fly and I’ll be surprised if there’s much left by Sunday!
Sunday – the ninja slushi frozen drink maker is here, already on sale, check it out on qvcuk.com. And also join me at 9 pm Saturday to find out more.
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 – rieker embossed sandal
– garden – pair of Pre planted Aster Alpha in 3 L pot plus fertiliser
– extra – Shark blast boss all in one cordless air blasting system
– beauty – skinn non-negotiables Dermappeal daily exfoliator
– main – apricot diamonds and tiles embroidered top (see picture below!)
Offer of the Week – a new tablet from a brand called entity, 12 inches, 6 GB RAM, android 16 with keyboard and accessories.
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 – the apricot skirt – I wore it the other day with the above white shirt as well. I think this will be really really popular! You won’t believe the price!
Tuesday – Estée Lauder are back with the perfume collection this time it’s the bronze goddess
Wednesday – American tourister cloud Rider two-piece Lite soft luggage with James Murden presenting it!
Thursday – Cook’s essentials electrical grater and slicer
Friday – elemis return with a huge offer, a three-piece procollagen restore and protect collection
Friday 9 pm – fashion again with a pair of cropped straight leg trousers, different lengths – from Kim and Co, I’m launching them on Friday at 9 pm.
By the way, going on sale at the end of the week, the Laura Geller four-piece summer essentials collection!
Next week – well, I will be on my way back from Austria for a flying visit to help Howard pick up his… Well, you have to have read the newsletter to find out more! (Spin down to the bottom of this page and click newsletter to sign up if you don’t get my weekly updates, including the link to tell you that the new blog is out!) And I will be celebrating Father’s Day with my mum‘s partner, my partner, and my brother Glenn‘s daughter Lara who is over from Sweden for a two week work experience. Another packed week!
Best wishes
Debs
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