Had another super week away in pretty Somerset. Howard organised a fab AirbBnB stay in a picturesque village called Dunster. We went to the castle there, and then spent 4 days visiting surrounding landmarks, beaches, walks and coffee shops! It was a super week and we got on famously – we are going from strength to strength – no mean feat when u are two stuck-in-your-ways 63 year olds (64 next month!) Those of you in later life romances will know what I mean! Some days I was giggling so much at what H said, I had tears in my eyes. We watched some good films at night too. Will tell more in my #fridaybantz (new time slot) tonight!
And here’s a quick montage of highlights! Enjoy, we did! See it here.
SNIPPETS
Bootiful Bluebells
It’s that time of year again! Not only did we get loads of walking done in Somerset this week, I’ll be doing lots when I get home to Banstead – look at this beautiful carpet of bluebells in Banstead Woods near my flat. So beautiful and such a lovely fragrance. I now find myself looking out for the Spanish invader (straighter) ones versus the English (droopier, more fragrant) ones, after being educated on our gardening hours as well!
Souper Soup!
OMG the soup I made this week in Somerset was amazing! If I do say so myself. The key is three stock cubes I think, but I made enough for four portions maybe five, and we had it the next day: it consisted of the remaining vegetables from our first night’s dinner incl chopped up chicken, mashed up rather than blended, no other fillers, no flour or potatoes. It was absolutely lovely! With a fresh loaf from the local deli. Heaven! And so healthy (comparatively speaking, anyway!) Making soup I normally do it with a blender, but this was more like a hearty broth. Howard loved it too! Yay.
Super Group!
At work, my latest Menopause Your Way show was Monday this week, and I had a brilliant group, we had a real laugh! See if you can watch it back if you can. It was great to have Fiona Summers on with her exercise stuff as well because there are some things you can do in your chair at home. And the Jude range of reinforced pants is fabulous (if it hasn’t sold out). But I did buy that Boditek Foot Massager and can’t wait to try it! I love these shows, I put about two hours of preparation into them, to make sure everybody knows what’s going on and planning what to say about each item. Hopefully it looks good on air!
Exclusive – on this week’s newsletter (sign up to get yours in the inbox every weekend), the exclusive content is a focus on singing!!
Watch – apart from watching a couple of movies like The Butterfly Effect whilst at the holiday home, I thought I’d recommend this! ‘The Joy of Shopping Podcast’ is back, and Emma introduces some famous faces and their favourite reminiscences! This one features Duncan out of Blue! Talking about being invited to Elton John‘s house! I think you can see this on the QVC+ App as well. See it here.
Blooper – And here is a bit of vintage Fun, QVC compilation from 2015 of bloopers! See it here.
Vlog – Rainy day at the castle!! See it here.
Book of the Week – Started a different author this week, One recommended by the lady in the Isle of Man, Sharon. JD Kirk and a book about a child serial killer (not my usual cup of tea but I’m going to persevere through this one as it is a series of over 20 stories which will make it easy for me to carry onto the next one and the next one and the next one! ‘A Litter of Bones’ is DCI Logan Book one, a Scottish crime thriller, with pretty good narration, so I will persevere!
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 denim and co pure cotton textured top with trim, very affordable!
Saturday – more fashion this time with Ruth Langsford and the Faux suede Collarless jacket
Sunday – it’s the big day, it’s here, with the Web lawnmower which is a cordless battery operated one, you get two batteries with a big version and one with the small version, but with both you get a separate grass trimmer you can use the battery on as well! Well worth getting if you’re sick of lugging heavy lawnmowers around especially if they need expensive petrol!
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 – Seasalt streamlet top
– style 2 – masai copenhagen cotton viscose blend open weave knit jacket with pockets
– garden – Bosch robomower
– extra – Oskia icons nutribronze and renaissance 2-pc collection
– beauty – Tili silicon cleanser
– main – Easiyo drinking yoghurt and Greek style selection
– extra 2 – doll 10 peptide plump collection
Offer of the Week – Abode rocker-chair : olive/Gray
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 – join me on Sunday night at nine and midnight for the launch of the Dyson supersonic hairdryer today’s special value, for Monday!
Tuesday – Ichi Briane frill short sleeve printed top
Wednesday – my daughter loves this one – Phillips one up 3000 series electric mop with two pads and floor cleaner 40 mil trio
Thursday – moda in pelle Macarena sandal
Friday – Masai Copenhagen Jean denim short sleeve mid dress in different lengths
Friday 9 pm – Margaret Dabbs London super size feet, legs and hands heroes
Next week – my long week at work, on every night except Thursday! But still got time to see my son’s family, and help my sister with a record recording for her dissertation, she fully graduates this summer at last! Aged 59!
Best wishes
Debs
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