Elemis Spa at QVC

Elemis recently recreated their spa experience at our very own 'QVC Towers' including reclining massage chairs, a full complement of Elemis-trained beauty therapists, a skin analysis machine and a Q&A session with Elemis expert therapist, Keeley Aydin (pictured with me, left)!

She even treated everyone to a sneak preview of their next Today's Special Value item. Elemis' latest product, which is included in the TSV set, has already had masses of attention in the beauty press!

Members of staff at QVC were given the opportunity to receive professional treatments in return for a donation to charity. What a genius idea, eh? I hear it was a fantastic day. Unfortunately that was on my day off and I wasn't aware it was happening but fortunately for me the very next day was a day for some of our customers who had been selected at random to attend.

Not only did I get to see the forthcoming TSV but I had a great time chatting to everyone who had come from far and wide to be there. These two ladies (right) are looking extremely relaxed and glowing after their pampering facials in the massage chairs.

Thank you lovelies for agreeing to let me take your piccy for my blog but silly me, I didn't take down your names to namecheck you! Feel free to write them below!

My experience at Race for Life

Hello everyone.

Well, I promised I'd let you know how I got on with this so here's a few piccies for you (like this one of my best friend Mandy and I, right) just to prove I actually went through with it! My reason for saying this is that I simply do not do things like this, something to do with coming last out of hundreds of girls in cross country when I was about 12, maybe?

Also pictured here are Mandy's husband and my other half, Steve, enjoying a nice lie down (right). Must've been exhausting for them sitting around watching us, eh?

Well, the weather was amazing. I'm so glad it was such a beautiful day as it seems to lift the spirits. It was an extremely emotional day, too. Each participant had a sign on their back to say who they were running for.

Race for Life 2009 - running for Marcelle

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share with you that I have signed up for this year's Race for Life. Like so many people I've lost family members to cancer and my aunt is currently battling breast cancer.

I am taking part this year specifically in memory of a brave lady, Marcelle (left), who lost her battle with cancer in December. It has to be every parent's worst nightmare to contemplate leaving their young children but that is what so many parents have to face up to.

This was Marcelle's situation and so, in tribute to her and in support of her children, Charlotte, Sam and Taylor, I'm asking for your donations and/or participation in this very important fundraising event. I'd love to see you there if you can make it, please come say hi if you see me.

I shall be there with Marcelle's closest friends and we plan to have a fun and uplifting day in her honour. I certainly won't be doing any 'racing' though, I'm told it's fine to saunter, it's not a marathon. This is a relief as I came last out of all the girls in my school in cross country when I was about thirteen!

I'll remind you again nearer the time but feel free to sign up or donate anytime, even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference. Please check the Race for Life website for more information.

Love Catherine x