Designer Day is here again!

Hi everyone! One of the most exciting events we have at QVC is Designer Day in my opinion. I think it's a great opportunity to showcase the fact that we are not just about steam cleaners and jewellery alone.

I don't know if you've ever come across someone who has had a preconceived idea about QVC and what we do. I certainly have but they soon change their minds and appear genuinely surprised when I proudly list some of the truly great brands we have. Then when I go on to tell them about our designer ranges I think they can see why we have come a long way since the early days.

Our Designer Day this Friday 20th November will focus on top jewellery designer brands such as Lola Rose, fashion designers such as Harald Gloeckler and many handbag greats including, of course, the wonderful Lulu Guinness.

Lulu was awarded an OBE by HM The Queen for her services to the British Fashion Industry and has been a true style icon since her brand launched in 1989. We are incredibly proud to have her on board. In fact, she is as much a fan of QVC as we are of her and she has designed a Today's Special Value especially for us for this Designer Day! Lulu has had two TSV's so far and each sold out by morning so make sure you tune in from midnight on Friday 20th November so as not to miss out.

I'm not going to give anything away about our Designer Day Special Value except that it is a bag! Ok then, the piccy above is from my recent visit to Lulu's flagship store in London. The lips are her trademark (don't you just love the lippy mug?) and line the inside of the bag. That's all for now!

Please tell me what you enjoy about shopping for designer brands on QVC. See you from midnight on Friday!

Love Catherine x

Let the cat out of the bag...please?

Honestly, if my little Dinkycat isn't biting my toes with his needle-like teeth, sitting his furry little bum on my face first thing in the morning or chewing his way through electrical cables then he likes nothing more than to get inside my handbags.

He seems to have specifically favoured my Lulu Guinness bags! Wonder what it is about them? Must ask Lulu if she secretly has catnip sewn into them as he has fallen in love with them. Funny little chap.

My most recent LG bag is the putty-coloured one. I am so in love with it and notice lots of people admiring it when I'm out and about with it. I've never braved a light-coloured bag like this before but it's great! I got some concealer on it and it wipes clean with a bit of kitchen paper and tap water. Fabulous!

Attention all fashionistas - Lulu's back!

The buzz and excitement that surrounded the first ever TSV from Lulu Guinness back in April was electric!

We had a feeling it would sell out before the day was done but no one anticipated just how quickly it would be snapped up! It was gone in under two hours leaving many loyal Lulu fans disappointed.

Now, whether you missed out on Lulu Guinness' TSV back in April, or you were one of the lucky ones who managed to get it before it sold out at 1am and loved it, there's good news for you all!

You'll have another chance to get that gorgeous TSV bag from midnight on Saturday 2nd August! I don't want to give too much away but will let you know that we have two stunning new colours to offer you as well.

Check out my favourite Butler & Wilson accessories

Hello everyone,

It's Butler & Wilson's 9th Anniversary tomorrow at 11am, 5pm and 11pm and we have some spectacular shows in store for you. In fact they're so good, I just had to pick out my top three favourite items. Hope you like them too.

This is my complete favourite in the whole of the Anniversary! Isn't it just so cute? The size is perfect so it's attention grabbing and yet functional too. It features detachable straps so you can wear it across the body, over the shoulder or as a fab clutch. What's not to love?

My work is never boring and I love it!

As I left home at 15 to go and make my mark in the world, I learned from an early age what hard work was. I also vowed to myself that I would never do a job unless I could be truly happy and satisfied doing it. I loved my job as a dental nurse and I remember even having fun as a school cleaner on a temporary contract with my cousin!

No matter what you do I say that if you have passion for it then it's worthwhile. I've always relayed that to my children too. I'd rather they were truly happy and satisfied sweeping the streets (unsung heroes, our street cleaners) than be miserable and stressed in a high-powered, highly paid job, and I really do mean that. Happiness is something no money can buy.

I've always been a 'finger in every pie' kinda girl and that's why QVC has turned out to be my absolute dream job as it never gets boring, there's always something new around the corner. For example, tomorrow (Thursday 25th June) I have Clogau Gold at 11am featuring a limited edition Today's Special Value made only for QVC, followed by Lulu Guinness OBE at midday. They are two of my all-time favourite shows and I honestly can't wait!

The buzz of the BAFTAs!

Well the BAFTAs are now only days away and you've probably noticed that Kathy, Daniel and myself are extremely excited about attending.

Kathy will be on the red carpet interviewing the stars and hoping for clement weather! Make sure you tune in on Sunday 26th April at 7pm with Jilly and you'll get a sneak preview of Kathy, the red carpet brigade and some of the stunning jewellery from the Style Suite.

Daniel and I will be soaking up the atmosphere so we'll have lots to tell you on Monday 27th April at 8pm when we'll be bringing you a 3-hour feast of jewellery from the BAFTAs and we'll let you know who wore what and who we shmoozed with!

It's great to be a girl!

I've always loved playing with make-up, hair and generally experimenting with style. This Sunday I'm in for a real treat, as are you if you tune in for our exciting Big Brand Day! I'll be with you for three very girly hours!

At 2pm I'll be joined by style icon Lulu Guinness MBE for an hour of her scrumptious accessories. Since we launched the range together on QVC I have become a true Lulu devotee!

I bought her red patent purse to begin with, then my partner, Steve, bought me her red patent 'Carmella' bag and I have to admit to treating myself to the same one in black as I adore the design so much! I now have the black patent purse on my wish-list to go with it. Look out for some Easy Pay options during the show too.

Presenters' Christmas lunch

I always think it's a shame we presenters don't get more catch up time, sometimes we're just ships that pass in the night...or 'blurs' that pass by the dressing rooms! Well Christmas is always a very good reason to get together with friends so we took some time out and went to lunch together.

Obviously as QVC is on 17 hours live every day we couldn't all meet up in one go, as someone has to hold the fort back at QVC Towers, but we had quite a gathering last week with many faces you know very well; Anthony, Julia, Charlie, Sara, Jill, Julian, Anne and myself.

We did a 'Secret Santa' but we always end up telling each other who bought what so it's not that secret in the end. I was delighted when Ant ended up with mine as part of it was a pair of 'beer goggles' and I knew he'd be up for modelling them even though he's a teetotaller, doesn't he look fab?

Lulu Guinness returns to QVC... and I can't wait!

Hello everyone, Catherine here!

Lulu Guinness is back... and boy, has she been in demand. She's been so busy recently with London Fashion week, but she's taking time out of her hectic schedule to come back to QVC this Friday.

I had the great pleasure of launching Lulu Guinness bags on QVC earlier this year. The premiere show sold out so quickly, we didn’t get much of a chance to chat to Lulu herself. I was so disappointed.

I fell in love with Lulu Guinness bags instantly, and I even visited her New York boutique when I was on holiday. Check out the piccy! Keeping two teenagers amused on holiday was hard work, so a trip to Lulu's boutique was my little treat - mum's half hour of 'me time'. It was absolutely divine!

Lulu's show is going to be a busy one, so join me for a girly night this Friday at 8pm. Straight after the Lulu Guinness show, I'm also presenting the stunning Jacqueline Kennedy collection. It's a great collection of jewellery, and much talked about too!

Bags and jewellery - a fab way to start the weekend, wouldn't you say?

Love Catherine x

Summer holiday essentials

Hello everyone,

As the British summer has been a bit of a wash-out, I thought I'd reminisce about sunnier times and holidays!

Pre-holiday rituals
Before I go away I use a bit of fake tan so I don’t stand out like a lily-white beacon on the beach! It also helps me to get into the holiday mood.

Other than that I'm quite last minute when it comes to the planning, and spend the first day realising I've forgotten everything! Usually the travel adaptor, toothpaste, knickers etc!!