Sara joined QVC as a presenter after many years acting for stage and screen. She's appeared in top television shows like Dr Who and Emmerdale and plays in the West End. As a teenager, Sara was also a can-can dancer at the world-famous Moulin Rouge in Paris!

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(What's your) Philosophy?

I've been so looking forward to today... not just as it's the end of the week, but because of my Philosophy shows featuring the fabulous Philosophy Today's Special Value… I do hope you can join me at either 12 noon or 3pm today, or even better still... both!

Today's TSV is fabulous! It's a four-piece collection full of moisturising goodies to give your skin a boost after the summer. I wonder how many of you have ever tried Hope In A Jar moisturiser or When Hope Is Not Enough day cream before? I've used both and think they're fantastic - both in texture and in results!

I used to love the idea of the Philosophy range as I thought its messages, approach to life and thoughts on living were great. But to be honest wasn't sure how serious they were as a skincare brand, having not used them. But then two things happened -

1. I spoke to someone I really respected in the beauty buying team who actually chose to use the range in their own skincare routine

2. I tried it for myself!

The pleasure of using them and the results spoke for themselves. And the little pep talks on each of the packages each day were just a bonus! It's like having your own private life coach in the bathroom as you  begin and end the day!

Also of course, they make a great gift because of the names and messages on them…

I gave a girlfriend of mine the Hope In a Jar moisturiser last year as a present for her 48th birthday. Whilst the name of it initially made her chuckle, the feeling and luxury of the texture and how it made her skin feel and look soon turned the laughing into "and where did you get this range from?! Do they do other products?!"

I know Kath sent me a blog message a while back to say she loves Philosophy... so I wonder if she'll be tuning in? And do drop me a message and let me know what you think of Philosophy.

Enjoy the rest of the week, and look forward to seeing you Friday hopefully!

Sara x

PS. I have finally mastered finding where your comments are on my blog, and so begun the process of replying to the many kind messages you've sent in… so please bear with me as I go through and answer them all...

Check out the Philosophy range.

My Vicenza jewellery pick...

Hi everyone,

The Vicenza jewellery event is on Monday, and I've had a look through all the gorgeous pieces and chosen my favourite to share with you. It was a tough choice as there are so many fabulous pieces, but I went for the sterling silver Textured Multi Strand Necklace.

Stylish, contemporary and distinctly sophisticated, this necklace is a must-have piece for the summer. It adds class and confidence to any outfit. It's distinctive in look, elegant in design and has that priceless ability to make any outfit - from a cocktail dress to a suit and to jeans and a shirt!

What more could we want from one piece of jewellery?! Total transformation of an outfit with one necklace. Huge value in its appeal and versatility! Hence my pick!

Hope you can tune in for the Vicenza event on Monday - I'm presenting Vicenza Silver at 1pm and then there's three hours of gorgeous Vicenza Gold with Dale and Julia.

Love Sara x

Getting healthy for spring

I don't know whether it's the start of spring that's brought it on, but I've really got back into my juicing recently. I bought the book by Jason Vale called the Juice master a couple of years ago and found the whole concept of juicing in order to maximise the amount of nutrients you take in, made total sense.

If you look at the sheer quantity of whole fruit and vegetables you'd need to eat in order to gain the amounts of goodness a juice can offer, you'd probably be full very quickly. But when you extract the goodness in the form of juice without all the bulk, it's a much easier way to get the goodness your body needs and in a way that's easier to digest.

It's also interesting when your body has actually been given the nutrients and vitamins it needs, how it's automatically less hungry, so in my case I'm less likely to reach for something unhealthy that I'd rather not eat!

Juicing is a great way to kick start your spring! We've only got one body, so to look after it and feed it well I think is a great starting point for anything else we might do in our day...

Are any of you juicing converts? Let me know, I'd love to hear your recipes.

Sara x

The Venice Carnival

Hi all,

I hope you enjoyed the amazing Elemis Today's Special Value on Sunday... WOW! The products in it really are fantastic!

Back to my travels… In total contrast to India, I then had the chance to visit the Carnival in Venice. What an extraordinary occasion! People dressed up in masks and costumes in the streets... everywhere you turned a Casanova or an exotic bird mask...

I also saw the glass jewellery the Venetians are famous for, and I saw Murano - the island just off Venice where the glass blowers create Murano jewellery. It's a
magical place, definitely worth a visit.


And if fancy dress is your thing… I have never really been in to it, having had the opportunity to wear a lot of beautiful costumes when working as an actress, but having hired a costume and walked across the beautiful St Mark's Square late at night... well, I think I could change my mind! The Carnival in Venice is definitely worth a visit!

Have you got any travel stories? Let me know, I'd love to hear them.

I Iook forward to seeing you on air very soon and hearing from you all.

Have a great week,

Sara x

 

My trip to India...

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share a little of my travel experiences with you…

India was amazing! As it was my first time there, I had no idea what to expect. Many people warned me that it might be quite a culture shock and that there was nowhere quite like it. I was so surprised how at home I felt! Even after the long flight and a terrifying four hour road trip (If you have been to India you will know what I'm talking about!), I settled in to the town very easily.

Your questions answered...

Hi!

Thank you so much for all your comments and kind words about Casualty. In answer to your questions, yes it was me! And yes it was so much fun to do, a nice contrast from presenting.

Sandra Wyatt left a comment asking where I went in India... it was a place called Tiruvannamalai where the very famous Ramana Maharshi Ashram is, at the foot of Mount Arunachalai. It was an amazing place! We could go up to the caves where he lived and meditate, as well as in the Ashram. I highly recommend the place. The people were so generous and the place as a whole is just very allowing. Sandra, where was it that you went?

Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to write in,

Sara x

From India to the Venice Carnival...

Hello!

I'm really feeling spring is on the way having recently done an hour with Richard Jackson!

I have just got back from India, which was truly amazing… but I've really enjoyed being back on air with you all this week.

I'm off to Venice this week for the Carnival - I'm going to a ball there, so I've had to hire a beautiful period costume for the trip. I'll be sure to check out the Venetian glass whilst I'm there too!

It's my first time to both places, so it has been very exciting... have any of you been to either place? I'd love to hear your stories. I will put some photos up from both trips for you to see next week.

Have a great week and see you for Suarti Silver on Friday evening at 10pm.

Sara x

In answer to your question...

Hi everyone,

This question from Julie and Sharon appeared on my blog..

Dear Sara, Could you please clear something up for me and my friend. I say you have no children as you are not married but my friend says' you are not married but have two children- Who is right?

In answer to your question, I'm not married - nor have I ever been - and I have no children. Although I do have two Siamese cats who I adore and talk of often, so anyone could mistake what I say about them for being children I think! You know how we get about our pets?!

Although I think if I had children the girl would be ok as my female cat's called Millie, but the boy cat is called Clarence… Hmmm, think he might be in for a bit of teasing at school if it were it a child's name?! Although I think it's such a sweet name and suits my cat perfectly : )

Thanks for writing to me... I'm on a trip at the moment, hence I've put no new news on my blog, but so happy to answer any of your questions and hear all your news.

Do let me know who won the bet!

Look forward to being back on air with you later next week.

Bye for now,

Sara x

cook's essentials saves the day!

Cook's essentials are AMAZING!!!!!!!

How pleased was I to have a cook's essentials pan in my kitchen this week???!!!! I was having an evening in, cooking supper with a friend. We totally forgot we'd left some red peppers in a pan to fry on the hob, and started chatting, glass of wine in hand... and the next thing we knew smoke was pouring out of the kitchen!

I felt sure that not only would the peppers be ruined, but there was no way the pan would've survived. We had a look and the bottom of the pan was all black and charcoaled-looking...

So I threw away the charred peppers and to my amazement the pan was absolutely unscathed on the bottom!

My sleepy cats and what I've got coming up

A very warm welcome to my brand new blog! It's a fantastic way for me to keep you up to date with everything that's happening here at QVC, and for you to tell me what's happening in your lives.

I wanted to share with you two of the most important little people in my lives - Millie and Clarence!

I know many of you are pet lovers and will have some very special furry friends of your own! I'm always touched by the love, affection and genuine joy they bring to our lives... just goes to prove how the simple things in life really are the best!