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June 2008

30 June 2008

Catherine Huntley: Guess Tuesday's TSV...

Catherine Huntley

Hi Folks,

I've been busy playing with tuesday's Today's Special Value and have made a few bits and bobs.

Now I want you to guess the TSV! What could it be? I'll tell you one thing it is... addictive! You're gonna get plenty of use out of it!

To take a closer look at a photo, just click on it.

Firstly...

Card and craft book

And then...

Crafting tin
And finally...

Craft tins
Getting any warmer?

I can't wait to hear from you. See you at midnight!

Love Catherine x

P.S. Look out for more crafty fun with my new blog for crafters, coming soon. Watch this space!

27 June 2008

Breast Cancer Care selects fashion models for The Show

Breast Cancer Care logoThis year marks the tenth year that QVC and Breast Cancer Care have collaborated on our Be Aware Show You Care campaign.

As ever, the highlight of the event is the glamorous Breast Cancer Care fashion show held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's famous Park Lane.

So, the search began to find fabulous models to strut their stuff on the catwalk...

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26 June 2008

Claudia Sylvester chats about her summer holidays

Claudia and her daughter Bella Hello! Hope you're enjoying the summer!

This is a pic of my daughter Bella and I on holiday in Cyprus recently. We had such a lovely time.

Before the holiday
I love going on family holidays. Before I go I always get a spray tan at my local salon so I'm not too pale. That way I'm not tempted to sunbathe, not that I get much chance with three active children! I'm always on the move - swimming, chasing them along the beach, going on treasure hunts.

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24 June 2008

Simon Biagi: My Morning Show experience

Simon Biagi QGossip spoke to Simon Biagi backstage after he'd finished his first Morning Show. Simon teamed up with fellow presenter Kathy Tayler in the show - following in the footsteps of Debbie and Dale who presented in Monday's first ever Morning Show.

How was the show?

I found it really exciting - it was nice to have a real burst of energy first thing in the morning and get the day off to a bang.

Did your background in morning TV help?

Yes it did. Kathy used to work on TVam and I was at GMTV. We would kick off the day at six o' clock in the morning and start like there was no tomorrow!

The Morning Show was a bit like going back in the past, but that was quite nice because once again I'm beginning the day with a 'sprint'.

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23 June 2008

Dale and Debbie: Our first ever morning show

Dale FranklinDebbie GreenwoodWe caught up with Dale and Debbie catching a quick coffee after the first ever showing of The Morning Show. Missed it? Find out what all the buzz is about...

So a question we've been burning to ask: how did your first show go?

Dale: It was fantastic! There was a lot of tension beforehand because we knew all eyes would be on it. It was certainly a big start for a Monday morning!

Debbie: There wasn't a huge amount of time to prepare and we didn’t want to disappoint either.

Dale: I think that despite all our experience, especially with Debbie having done many years on breakfast show TV before, we still got really nervous. The adrenalin is good though and it all came together in the end!

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20 June 2008

New! Alison Young's Beauty Bible

Alison Young Beauty BibleEver wished you had beauty expert Alison Young on speed dial? Well, her new beauty bible is the next best thing!

It's packed full of her skincare and make-up advice and - here's the genius bit - it lets you search by beauty problem. Dry skin, blackheads, puffy eyes?  Alison serves up salon-savvy solutions to suit most needs. Plus, new advice from Alison will be added regularly so its always worth a weekly once over.

It may be Alison's but we like it so much we're making it our beauty bible too!

19 June 2008

Start your weekdays with The Morning Show on QVC!

The Morning Show

Dale Franklin

Hi, Dale here!

I don't know if you've heard on the grapevine, but on Monday we're launching The Morning Show - brand-new and on air daily at 9am from Monday to Friday.

It will feature the day's best QVC products, including our Today's Special Value. The Morning Show is something to definitely make room for in your busy viewing schedule!

Each day, The Morning Show team (which I'm going to be part of) are planning to have fun introducing you to the best products coming up in later shows. There will also be expert guests dropping in to talk us about new products. Plus there'll be competitions to enter.

See you on Monday,

Dale x

P.S. Check back here next week for exclusive interviews with me and other The Morning Show presenters

18 June 2008

Glen answers your summer fashion worries

Glen CampbellHello everyone,

I hope you're all ok and enjoying the warm weather! Thank you for all your questions, I hope the answers help.

Hi Glen
I'm a fairly young 46 (ie no wrinkles yet!), I'm somewhat chunky but luckily in proportion. However, I have really big upper arms, way out of proportion to the rest of my body (17"!!) I always end up in stretchy T shirts etc....HELP (sniff!)

Glen says: Being worried about your upper arms is a common problem. Soft, sheer fabrics that hint at skin are great for summer. Satin, silks, linen and mesh are all good fabrics to go for and can be worn day or night. For evening wear, go for beaded wraps or pashminas - these will hide your upper arms but won't add any extra bulk.

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16 June 2008

Take A Break mag loves Liz Earle his & hers kit

Take A Break - 15th June 2008

Sick of him 'borrowing' your moisturiser? It may be time to start buying unisex products: that's the message from Take A Break magazine this week...

And they think that Liz Earle's His & Hers Collection is the perfect summer travel companion for both of you.

Read the Take A Break magazine feature by clicking on the image

Buy Liz Earle's His & Hers Collection

Go to Take A Break magazine

13 June 2008

QGossip talks to the artist Thomas Kinkade

Thomas KinkadeThomas Kinkade is America's most collected living artist, and he's over here at QVC for the first time in four years. We asked the 'Painter of Light' about his inspirations, tips for painters, and who he'd most like to have as dinner guest…

What's your favourite part of the UK to paint?

The Cotswolds where Nanette, my wife, and I lived for a period of time.

Why do you think your work holds such a lasting appeal?

My artwork fundamentally reinforces the foundational values of life like home, family, beauty, simplicity, quietude, peace and serenity. It reminds us of what is important in life, not what is urgent in life.

Which artist(s) do you most admire and why?

Norman Rockwell because he created art for real people.  He didn't care what the critics thought.  He wanted to create and did create art that people could simply enjoy.

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