January's camcorder TSV - did you catch it?

Attention all gadget-lovers!

Did you manage to catch our Today's Special Value on Saturday 31st January? It was an incredibly compact HDD digital camcorder from JVC (left).

Our sharp-eyed buyers spotted this tasty bit of kit at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and jumped at the chance to be part of the UK launch.

It's got a huge 60GB hard drive, x35 optical zoom and, with its mini HDMI connector, it can upscale playback of your home movies to near Full HD!

If you didn't manage to get your hands on this device, don't worry. Check out more brands from the CES event here!

Join Susie Adams during Sleep Week

Hello everyone, I'm Susie Adams from Northern Nights,
 
Tomorrow is the beginning of Sleep Week and we'll be showcasing duvets, bedding, featherbeds and more to help add comfort and luxury to your bedroom.

I'll be kicking off with Northern Nights Winter Warmth on Sunday at 9pm and also launching a luxurious collection of bed linen on Thursday 5th February.

So, don't forget to tune in to our daily shows and stay warm and sleep in luxury.

See you soon.

Success for QVC in the 2008 Craft Awards!

We're really delighted to announce that QVC have been awarded not one... not two... but three awards in the Crafts Beautiful 2008 Craft Awards. Get us!

Categories we won...

Best Website for Customer Services - QVCUK.com Craft

Best TV Shopping Channel for Craft - QVC

Best Mail Order - QVC

Also among the winners were a few QVC favourites;

Best Overall Card Designer 2008 - Dawn Bibby (right)

Best Independent Store - North of England - Topaz Crafts, Lancashire

Plus, regular guest Leonie Pujol walked away as runner-up in the Best Craft Book category.

The winners were all voted for by Crafts Beautiful readers and craft enthusiasts across the country. You may remember that we asked QGossip readers to cast their votes for QVC, Dawn and Leonie.

So, a huge thank you to all of you who voted to make QVC and our friends such a huge hit in the Crafts Beautiful 2008 Craft Awards, and here's to 2009!

Whose presenter style do you share?

Hi everyone,

Are you a Catherine or a Jilly? If you want to find out which presenter you're most like in the style stakes, then check out the fun quiz in my Style File now.

Love Glen x

Gold Day: Our presenters' jewellery picks

Today is our 28th Gold Day and to celebrate we've put together a selection of gold jewellery hand-picked by our presenters. Here's what they chose...

Dale Franklin

What appeals to me most about this wire necklace is how the designer has thoughtfully combined the three key elements of jewellery: gold, pearls and gemstones. They've created a necklace that's a statement piece yet ideal for everyday wear too.

This necklace truly signifies Israel's finest jewellery craftsmanship. Each delicate golden strand is diamond-cut and perfectly assembled by hand to create a uniquely beautiful piece.

Sara G

I've chosen this sequin necklace as I think it has the power of the 'divine feminine' about it, so I'm not surprised it's named after Cleopatra! The design is strong and sensual while being both flirtatious and elegant.

For me it's an object of total desire, a real must-have, show-stopping piece that any woman would love to wear. If you have someone to buy it for, wonderful! If not, I think it's definitely a 'treat yourself' piece.

Sue Devitt's expert make-up tips

Always on the look out for beauty tips and advice, we caught up with Sue Devitt to find out more about her range of cosmetics.

Sue is an experienced make-up artist who looks to create make-up essentials with added skincare benefits. Her innovative products are well known to a host of red carpet starlets, including Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker and Elle Macpherson.

For more advice from Sue, tune in to Sue Devitt Studio on Friday 23rd January at 4pm.

Tell us more about your brand...

When I started out, it became clear to me that women were beginning to understand the need for beauty to be 'more than skin deep.' Having grown up in Australia with such incredible natural resources at my fingertips, it occurred to me to 'bottle' that experience as much as possible and deliver it to women all around the world.

Adam Frost: Here's the QVC Garden for Chelsea

Hi everyone,

Preparations for the QVC Garden are going well and we're well organised at this point. Fingers crossed it will stay that way!

We've handed the RHS all the plans for the garden, and now we're finalising plant orders, sorting out a tree, and getting hard materials.

Here's one of the plans we submitted to the show organisers (right).

We're where we want to be for January, but it will be 1st May before you know it so it's really important to stay organised.

How to use your SBC TSV from 22nd January

We have the perfect beauty set to keep your skin hydrated and looking great through the winter months. It's a five-piece Rejuvenation & Hydration Collection from SBC.

So that we can get the most from the collection, we asked SBC guest Lorraine Winslade for her expert advice.

SBC step-by-step skincare guide
 
This collection offers you a professional facial in one set. Here's how to achieve the best results for your skin.

1. Start by cleansing your skin thoroughly with the 3-in-1 Cleanser and Toner.
2. Follow with an application of Facial Exfoliator, which can be used every day to leave your skin feeling soft and looking bright and radiant.
3. If you have time, use a thick layer of Cucumber Gel on your eyes and Collagen Gel on the face, neck and decollete. This acts as a hydrating, cooling mask.
4. Finally, once your skin is cleansed, smoothed and hydrated, apply Collagen Serum which contains 10% collagen. Concentrate on any areas with fine lines and dryness and complete the process with a final layer of Collagen Gel. Enjoy!

For more skincare tips read the interview with SBC

Soothing skincare tips from SBC

Whatever the season we want to make sure our skin is looking its best so we caught up with SBC expert Lorraine Winslade to find out how.

SBC have been producing natural plant-based beauty in Britain for over 20 years and is renowned for the range, quality and value that they offer.

Don't miss our Today's Special Value tomorrow for a fantastic SBC collection. Plus, check back here for some more application tips from our SBC expert!

What are your top tips for looking after your skin at this time of year?

Hydration and protection!!!! You just cannot over do it at this time of year. Apply Collagen Gel, morning and night, with any blend of an appropriate gel to suit any other skin issues – and preferably an initial layer of the Collagen Serum.

Which three SBC gels would be your desert island essentials and why?

I'm assuming my desert island is very hot, I have many manual tasks to complete and lots of climbing and walking ahead of me!

So, if this is the case my obvious choices would be Aloe Vera Gel to cool and soothe my sunburn, Collagen Gel to hydrate and protect my skin against drying and ageing, and finally our most popular product Arnica Gel to ease all the muscular, skin and joint concerns I'm likely to encounter whilst trying to survive!

Read our new presenter blogs

The presenters have landed on the web!

Have you seen the presenters' new blogs yet? Now you can find all the latest stories from your fave presenters in one place. Read stories from presenters, (if you've not read it before, Debbie Greenwood and her long-standing crush on David Cassady is hilarious!), funny presenting tales and up-and-coming shows. And look out for behind-the-scenes videos, like in Simon Biagi's blog.

As with all our blogs, you can leave comments for the presenters to read.

Where can I find the presenter blogs?

1. Go to the QVCUK.com homepage
2. Scroll down and click on the banner on the left
3. Choose the presenter you want to read about from the list

Or click on this presenter blogs link.

We hope you enjoy the new blogs. Why not tell presenters what you think of their new blogs by leaving a comment on it?