Anne Dawson Archives | Stories https://stories.qvcuk.com Thu, 19 May 2022 07:55:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 https://stories.qvcuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/stories_Q-logo.svg Anne Dawson Archives | Stories https://stories.qvcuk.com 32 32 Super duper weekend offers!! https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/super-duper-weekend-offers/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/super-duper-weekend-offers/#respond Thu, 19 May 2022 07:55:04 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=115645 Hello everyone, Hope you’re all well and enjoying some of the lovely sunny weather we’ve been having of late. I’m very excited about some of the gardening shows we’ve been having and yes… I have indulged in a few purchases I must add. The Santorini Lounger from Innovators is just one of them!! I haven’t […]

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Hello everyone,

Hope you’re all well and enjoying some of the lovely sunny weather we’ve been having of late. I’m very excited about some of the gardening shows we’ve been having and yes… I have indulged in a few purchases I must add. The Santorini Lounger from Innovators is just one of them!!

I haven’t had time to actually take it out of the box and enjoy it as I’ve been a bit manic between one thing and another… but tomorrow is D-Day!! I promise to include some pics of this and other recent QVC purchases in my next blog (just praying the weather doesn’t change now 🤪).

We’ve got some fantastic offers coming up this weekend though. Saturday sees a fabulous opportunity to get on board with some tech with a brilliant Samsung Galaxy Tablet Today’s Special Value (TSV).

I’m personally not great on tech but I have bought quite a bit over the years from QVC. The problem is if someone can explain what the appliance will do for me and show me how easy it is, then that’s it… scan, tap, shop indeed!! (Lee Holbein you know you are guilty as charged on this front). The amazing 10.5”, 32GB Samsung tablet will be launching this Friday at 9pm!!

Sunday sees a brilliant TSV from one of the most popular skincare brands out there (not just on QVC either). The Cleanse & Glow Skincare Collection is your ultimate Liz Earle daily routine. It’s a five-piece collection too!! All your faves… and then some. Honestly if you’ve never tried the range before, this truly is the perfect opportunity and it’s available on pre-sell already.

I will be on your screens on Friday with plenty of fashion options for you on both the QVC Main and the Style channels, so if you’re looking for some wardrobe inspiration then please join me as we shall get the ball rolling at 4pm with the ever popular Kim & Co.

Off now to do some pottering in the garden.

Hopefully the sun is shining wherever you are! ☀

Take care,

Anne xx

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You cannot put a price on… https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/you-cannot-put-a-price-on/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/you-cannot-put-a-price-on/#respond Thu, 05 May 2022 10:19:10 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=115368 Yes we can all finish the above sentence with…”a good night’s sleep!” Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well and dandy. 😊 Regarding the above statement, it’s funny how we only ever realise the quality of our night’s sleep when it is clear that it is either poor or inadequate. If you’ve been watching for a […]

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Yes we can all finish the above sentence with…”a good night’s sleep!”

Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well and dandy. 😊

Regarding the above statement, it’s funny how we only ever realise the quality of our night’s sleep when it is clear that it is either poor or inadequate. If you’ve been watching for a while, you may remember years ago me saying that I could barely count to 15 after my head touched the pillow before I’d be asleep. Well, those days are long gone!! Why? I don’t know exactly… but I do know that we have lots to help you in this department if that’s an area you struggle in.

Our star buy on Saturday (7th May) is of course from Silentnight and for many this is the last word on reliability in the sleep world. What an offer we have for you and if ever there was a time to give a mattress topper a good go, well, as we will be pointing out… a 60 ‘night’ money back guarantee is the perfect way to try!!

It could potentially breathe new life into an old mattress or protect the investment of a new one. What a price too for ultra-supportive Miracoil Zonal technology – the lovely Becky Redfern will be on hand this Saturday to explain all.

There are however, other products that we have at QVC which have personally helped me enter into the land of nod a bit quicker, and perhaps more importantly… stay there!! I’m sure many of you will know by now what a huge Cozee Home fan I am. Winter or summer now (thank goodness) I am truly able to drift off into some serious slumber with this bedding range.

Incidentally I also have my Tempur pillow (thanks to the recommendation of Mr Charlie Brook), but perhaps my most recent and “wouldn’t be without” addition is from This Works. It’s their amazing Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. I simply spritz the pillow and the top of my duvet cover, then whilst I’m doing my night-time skincare routine (which believe me is quick) “it works” its magic. It really does smell divine and as I always spend about 15 – 20 minutes reading before lights out, I truly feel it helps get me into that relaxed sleep-ready zone.

No screens at all in my sanctuary, except my mobile phone which is switched off and face down at the other side of the room (that way when the alarm goes off I simply have to get out of bed!!).

I haven’t perfected this whole sleep routine quite yet as every night I say I’m going to go up to bed at 10pm, but it just doesn’t seem to happen a lot of the time. I do have to be careful though as often if I’m watching a bit of TV, it’s easy for me to nod off and then wake up at 1am!! Not good! (I’m actually contemplating setting my alarm before switching the TV on just in case).

Anyway folks… check out online everything we have to help in this area and don’t forget to join me at 7pm Saturday night when I’ll be taking a closer look at our fab Today’s Special Value (TSV) from Silentnight. 😊 We also have an amazing Julien McDonald TSV tomorrow! Complete change of topic I know, but that’s me… look squirrel! (I have these moments regularly!!).

See you at the weekend everyone,

Anne xx

P.S. Whatever you’re up to next weekend… well I’m not exactly saying cancel it, but my goodness we do indeed have a super event!! It’s actually two events in one. If I said part of the reason is to get us all set for celebrating something that only comes around every 50 years and is going to last four days… does that give you a clue? I’d better stop there before I give too much away! 😉

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Tropical treats and Easter bunnies https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/tropical-treats-and-easter-bunnies/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/tropical-treats-and-easter-bunnies/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:45:55 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=115123 Hello everyone, Hoping that you all had a wonderful Easter. 🐣 Did anyone overindulge on the chocolates or was that just me? (Only just climbed back up into that healthy saddle today!!). We all had a great time and as you can see from the photo above, I had a visit from a couple of […]

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Hello everyone,

Hoping that you all had a wonderful Easter. 🐣 Did anyone overindulge on the chocolates or was that just me? (Only just climbed back up into that healthy saddle today!!).

We all had a great time and as you can see from the photo above, I had a visit from a couple of delightful Easter bunnies – Anna, my lovely daughter-in-law who some of you may recognise, and my niece’s little girl Sophie. I cannot believe she will be turning nine this year!!! How time flies indeed!!

Incidentally, well done to Jan, Cherry and Mandy who all got my fun Easter trivia questions correct! 😊👍👏 I actually got a pack of Easter trivia cards to have some fun with after the Easter roast this year. Goodness, this is indeed a highly competitive bunch chez Dawson (not mentioning anyone in particular… Mrs Anna Dawson!! 🤣).

Now, however, to Sunday and our Beauty Event Today’s Special Value (TSV) from Philip Kingsley. Very tropical with a fabulous offer of a Caraboa Mango & Hibscus theme which is absolutely divine. It’s all about fighting that dehydration (which incidentally isn’t just confined to skincare).

Included is the Moisture Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner, and not only are you getting the positively iconic Elasticizer in the same gorgeous fragrance as well, but you’re also getting an Elasticizer Booster too!! This can be used in addition to your regular conditioner for that extra “boost” against dry and damaged hair… or you can use it “instead of” and leave on as an additional treatment. I’ll be up with it at 11am on Sunday.

The beauty event continues right the way through Monday too, so it’s the ideal time to stock up on all your favourites and perhaps try something new too!! There’s always that 60 day money back guarantee don’t forget… yes even on beauty!!

Looking forward to seeing you all at the weekend.

Now where did I hide that chocolate egg? Oops I actually meant avocado!! (Nearly fell off that saddle already 🙄).

Take care everyone,

Anne xxx

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Eastertime trivia https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/eastertime-trivia/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/eastertime-trivia/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:44:11 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=114917 Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well. I just love this time of year… springtime, with Easter just around the corner. 🐰 🐣 I’m also looking forward to this weekend and a great Ruth Langsford Today’s Special Value (TSV) on Saturday. And on this occasion… it’s jeans!! I love her jeans and live in them too […]

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Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well. I just love this time of year… springtime, with Easter just around the corner. 🐰 🐣

I’m also looking forward to this weekend and a great Ruth Langsford Today’s Special Value (TSV) on Saturday. And on this occasion… it’s jeans!! I love her jeans and live in them too (as more than a few of you will have already noticed 😊). For me this is the absolute litmus test of great design, and her range never disappoints.

Ruth has said on many occasions that when she first started with us at QVC she told the buyers that she wanted to bring us jeans… to which the reaction was total surprise for someone so new. Trousers are difficult enough but jeans take it to a whole other level. Well I for one am very excited to be adding to my collection (this is actually one pair in total, if the truth be know which as I said earlier, I absolutely live in!!).

This time it’s a cropped design to get us in the mood for spring/summer. They’re already available on pre-sell in Petite and Regular options and Ruth will be launching them at 9pm Friday evening. Of course, this is just part of loads of fashion that we have lined up for you this weekend.

It’s a Skechers TSV tomorrow but I also have a Frank Usher show at 10am with Denim & Co. at midday, with Monsoon, MarlaWynne (Wynnelayers) and Kipling following on during Saturday. Then… if you truly want to get into that holiday sun-kissed look but can’t wait for the weather to oblige, we have an amazing TSV offer from Tan-Luxe for you on Sunday!!

But as in the title of this blog, I have promised you a little Eastertime trivia… off we go!

Below are three Easter trivia questions – no prize I’m afraid apart from the satisfaction of knowing you personally triumphed in getting them all (or nearly all of them) correct. 😉

  1. Ostriches lay the biggest eggs in the world. Which bird lays the second largest?
  2. True or false, lambs are often born as twins?
  3. Which rabbit left his shoes and blue jacket in Mr McGregor’s garden?

 

Do feel free to get in touch with your answers below as part of my little Easter Bunny Community, 🐰🐰🐰 and I will play teacher and mark all of your responses personally (oh the power in playing teacher 👩‍🎓😄).

Happy Easter in advance everyone! 🌸 🌼

Anne xx

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Happy Mother’s Day everyone! https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/happy-mothers-day-everyone/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/happy-mothers-day-everyone/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:58:30 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=114550 Hello one and all! Isn’t all this glorious sunshine an absolute joy and delight! (Apologies… isn’t it strange that we always assume the weather is the same everywhere? I do hope it’s sunny wherever you are too!!). Well of course as we approach this weekend the focus for many will be on Mother’s Day. A […]

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Hello one and all!

Isn’t all this glorious sunshine an absolute joy and delight! (Apologies… isn’t it strange that we always assume the weather is the same everywhere? I do hope it’s sunny wherever you are too!!).

Well of course as we approach this weekend the focus for many will be on Mother’s Day. A time where we can celebrate and remember our mum’s whether they are still with us or sadly no more. My mum would have been 97 years old, and still hardly a day goes by where she’s not in my thoughts. I have so many wonderful memories of her right the way back from my early childhood.

I can remember being only about three or four years old and every day I would watch her putting on her lipstick before taking me to nursery. She would always finish by turning the lipstick the other way around and then pretending to apply it on me. I thought I was simply the bee’s knees with this little daily ritual!! They do say that our sense of smell is very closely related to the memory, and I also remember the fragrance of “In Love” by Norman Hartnell as we engaged in this wonderful morning routine (only those as old as me will even remotely know what I’m talking about). It was a favourite of hers when I was very small, only to be overtaken in slightly more prosperous times by Chanel No 5!! (I can be transported into her company in a nano second if I get a whiff of that!!).

Well, it’s this Sunday that we get to remember our mum’s. I have a slight complaint though as to the choice of date this year! The day after we lose an hour by the clocks “springing” forwards?!! How outrageous that we should lose out on that extra hour’s lie in this year! I’m working this Sunday with my usual 4am start, which will now feel like a 3am start to the day… really will need to have an extra early night on the Saturday!!

Of course it will be made much easier by bringing you my favourite line from the Gatineau range, in the form of an incredible Defi Lift Today’s Special Value (TSV)! Going back to my mum for a second… she had wonderful skin in terms of lines and wrinkles, but her issue was lack of firmness with the great enemy of gravity taking its toll on her jawline. I’m afraid her daughter has the same issues, but I do find this range really does help with this enormously. Having said that, they have had a number of years to perfect their craft in terms of anti-ageing, as we are now going to be celebrating their, wait for it… 90th anniversary!!! Nearly as old as my mum would’ve been, were she still with us. 😃

I’m very excited to be bringing you a whole hour of Gatineau on Saturday at 11am. This weekend however, really starts with a bang on Friday with a superb fashion event. At the helm is an absolute stonker of a TSV from Kim & Co which I am so looking forward to showing you. Yes, she’s done it again ladies. This time with a fabulous spring jacket!!

Now I know this is going to be popular so I would encourage you to get in early (I’m just wondering what the stock levels will be by the time I show it to you in the 9am show!!). Incidentally, Monday sees another great fashion TSV, this time from Monsoon.

It may mean that if you’re buying any of the above as treats for mum this year, that they will get there a bit late… but honestly, would you complain? I know I wouldn’t (not meaning to issue any heavy hints out there whatsoever 😉)!!

In the meantime, if you need any immediate inspiration out there you cannot go wrong with what’s in my top pic – flowers are always a winner, plus perhaps the odd homemade scone or cake to accompany a delicious afternoon tea? (Thanks to the KitchenAid sitting behind the said flowers 😊).

In any event, have a wonderful day all you fabulous mothers out there… and don’t forget to recoup that hour we’re all losing at some future point in time. You deserve it!!! 🥰

Take care,

Anne xx

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Freshen up for spring https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/freshen-up-for-spring/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/freshen-up-for-spring/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:27:06 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=114145 Hey everyone, Hope you’re all well as we edge our way into springtime. I always see spring as a time of new beginnings and fresh hope (and we certainly could do with some of that!!). One major way that we’re looking at freshening things up this weekend is with… The big Spring Garden Event!! It’s the […]

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Hey everyone,

Hope you’re all well as we edge our way into springtime. I always see spring as a time of new beginnings and fresh hope (and we certainly could do with some of that!!). One major way that we’re looking at freshening things up this weekend is with…

The big Spring Garden Event!!

It’s the perfect time to sort the garden out and if the last couple of years has taught us anything, it’s that our outside space, no matter how large or small, is absolutely vitally important on so many levels. So with that in mind we’re going to make things as easy as possible for you to get your garden in order this year.

Speaking of “easy”, ALL our gardening products are going to be available for you to get in four interest-free, easy monthly payments! We have everything from stunning outdoor furniture and decor to beautiful plants and shrubs, plus all the tools you could ever need in order for your garden to have a mini or major makeover.

I think many of you know that I moved house last year and still have more or less of a blank canvas in need of some advice (then I just need the time to actually implement that advice… sadly didn’t happen last year). I will be getting answers to my questions live on air this Sunday, which is fabulous!! A couple of questions that I have are:

What plants/bushes should I put to cover a plain, relatively newly installed fence that will take minimum looking after, and will also grow and cover a large bland area as quickly as realistically possible?

My second question is…. are their particular plants that thrive well in a windy area? I’m fairly high up in a hilly and exposed area and could do with some advice here too.

In all honesty our Today’s Special Value (TSV) this Sunday could help with my first question in a major way. It’s a stunning faux leaf garden ‘Trellis in Bloom’ from Garden Reflection, coming up at an amazing price.

The reason I know this is because I bought a similar one last year. As you can see from the photo below, I have a brick wall area which has seen better days and so decided to give it a bit of a face lift with a faux trellis.

You may have already heard me waxing lyrical on this very subject with Michael Perry and the lovely Gill Gauntlet. I will definitely be investing in more of the same… even if I haven’t worked out exactly where I’m positioning them yet!!

We will also be spoilt for choice on this event, as we are bringing you the biggest assortment of new products that we will have seen so far this season. With all our expert guests on hand to answer questions and give advice, I for one am very much looking forward to the official launch of our Spring Gardening Event.

Just before I go I also want to say that if you’re needing a “spring” in your step regarding your skincare, then join the wonderful Abi Cleese as she brings us a great Skinsense TSV on Monday. This is the Hydranet range and is all about delivering immediate and long term results for brighter, radiant skin with a more youthful glow.

It is a full-size, five-piece collection worth £148 (wait until you see the price!!) that includes five-star reviewed formulas, brought back by popular demand. Just one of the products has sold over 50,000 units since it launched and there will be the introduction of a brand new product too. This is truly your “at home” fully comprehensive facial.

So with all of the above in mind, please join me and I shall see you at the weekend for a variety of exciting shows.

Bring on spring folks!!

Take care,

Anne xx

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Hey everyone,

Hope you’re all well and looking forward to hopefully some kinder weather in the weeks and months to come. It always perks me up when I see the lovely Abi Cleese in the studios. She is our Ultrasun guest and when she appears those sunnier skies on the horizon do seem a tad more imminent!! Speaking of imminent… we have a couple of cracking Today’s Special Values (TSVs) on the horizon.

Today sees the lovely Jemma Fenton and the return of her phenomenal Pro 7 Bar Pressure Steam Iron generator system from Morphy Richards. Auto Clean too!! This really does take the hard work out of ironing. Personally, I have very little in my own wardrobe that needs regular ironing (all that great QVC fashion), but shirts and linen still need to be tackled so it could be worth considering.

Also, if you have a growing family and the washing machine just seems to be on constantly, then the ironing is bound to pile up to that weekly load. Jemma will be showing us how to achieve super-smooth solutions for all our ironing issues quickly and easily. A seriously fab offer!!

Another “super smooth” solution on its way is in the area of face and body skincare, and you don’t even have to wait until the weekend as it’s available on pre-sell now! It’s our incredible Liz Earle TSV, the Bourbon Vanilla & Clove Bud Top-to-Toe Collection, available at an amazing price and on Auto Delivery too.

This is unadulterated luxury for the body and face, with the whole irresistible Bourbon Vanilla vibe going on. If you love the results you get with award-winning Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, then you will still enjoy those very same results but with the beautiful indulgence and warmth of those gorgeous vanilla notes coming through too. Simply divine!!

Complete with further botanical products for the body as well as Eyebright Soothing Eye Cleanser and some reusable cotton pads, all you have to do is choose your Skin Repair Cream formula to enjoy a super-smooth, nourished and fragrant, complete skin solution.

This is just a quick hello folks to give you a heads up on just some of our highlights en-route to you in the coming days. I’m with you all weekend so please join me for lots of fun and more than a few fab offers!

Take care,

Anne xx

 

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What a beauty!! https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/what-a-beauty/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/what-a-beauty/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:01:37 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=113332 Hello everyone and I hope you’re all well. Did you enjoy our Beauty Event? And what about the surprise of zero postage and packaging on everything… now that was a first. We thought the event would be fabulous but it even surpassed our expectations!! Well, if you thought it was all over – not yet! […]

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Hello everyone and I hope you’re all well.

Did you enjoy our Beauty Event? And what about the surprise of zero postage and packaging on everything… now that was a first. We thought the event would be fabulous but it even surpassed our expectations!!

Well, if you thought it was all over – not yet! As coming up this Sunday we have an amazing Elemis Today’s Special Value (TSV). This collection is all about hydration and glowing and although I’m no stranger to the Superfood range, I have to say that I’m ever-so slightly obsessed with one of the five pieces in particular… the Superfood Fruit Vinegar Liquid Glow.

This for me really does have the wow factor. The glow my skin has after a few swipes on a cotton pad is truly amazing. Of course, Elemis are giving us so much more including the incredible Superfood Facial Oil, the Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser, a Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser and, drum roll if you please, the multi award-winning star of the range… the super, super, super (do you think I like it?) Pro-Collagen Marine Cream moisturiser no less!! Which is often described by myself as like “coming home” if I haven’t used it in a wee while (obviously there are lots of other brands that we have the privilege of trying).

It will all be delivered to you in a bright and sunny orange bag (my favourite happy colour) and the price as you would expect is fantastic. Speaking of privileges, I have the privilege of bringing you a full hour of Elemis on Sunday at 11am. Now that’s always a very busy slot, so mark your calendars, set notifications on your devices, tie string on all fingers (now I am showing my age), but don’t miss out!! If you want to get it early, you can always get it on pre-sell ahead of the day too.

Something else not to miss out on is our Percy & Reed TSV tomorrow (Friday 10th). I ran out of the Volumising Shampoo and Volumising Conditioner a while back so I’m very excited indeed. Being very familiar with the brand, even when I’m using other brands here at QVC, I never run out of their Wonder Balm Hair Primer. Award winning and a true cult product from the range, it simply never disappoints.

From giving me a much-needed root boost to taming those fly-away hairs at the parting, this is a true multi-tasker. It helps with shine on blonde hair too… although that is no longer a concern of mine as I’m no longer blonde (😮 oops did I say that out loud?). But again, there’s so much in the collection. Everything from the essentials and more, including their amazing hairspray and Dry Shampoo (always handy).

My final “beauty” I’d like to turn your attention to is our Kipling TSV on Monday. The Tacita large shoulder bag not only looks fab but is such a practical size for a day bag too. Some great Geo colours to choose from, I love the green personally.

You know you’ll be in good company too as this range has built a huge following since it was founded in the 80’s. Can you believe that’s 40 years ago? Feels like about 20 to me… but then that in itself is a sign of the ageing process!! Luckily, we stock plenty of everything here at ‘the Q’ to tackle the inevitable.

Whether it’s skincare, haircare, or just feeling fantastic with some great accessories and fashion, we can certainly cheer you on your way to an awesome weekend with us. And if you’re wondering about my lack of blonde, then tune in for the Morning Show on Friday where I shall be ready to reveal all (or should that be “reddy” 😉).

Catch you then folks,

Anne xx

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The “secret” to revitalising your life! https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/the-secret-to-revitalising-your-life/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/the-secret-to-revitalising-your-life/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:09:13 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=112965 Well hello everyone, Hope you’re all well as we approach the end of what certainly seems like the longest month of the year (and not just financially either!!). It can seem a bit of a long haul from now ’til springtime… but we’re here to help. 😀 Our big Revitalise Your Beauty event this weekend […]

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Well hello everyone,

Hope you’re all well as we approach the end of what certainly seems like the longest month of the year (and not just financially either!!). It can seem a bit of a long haul from now ’til springtime… but we’re here to help. 😀

Our big Revitalise Your Beauty event this weekend is all about beauty, but I’m slightly extending the title to include other aspects of your life too!!  Like gardening for instance! I have a fabulous two hour show lined up for you this Friday at 9am with the inimitable Michael Perry no less, and a super-duper Today’s Special Value (TSV) from Plants2Gardens.

Low maintenance, high impact and suitable for the novice gardener, this is most assuredly my kind of gardening!! I think I mentioned that I moved house last year and my garden was a kind of blank canvas. Unfortunately with the way life is at times… not a lot has changed! It’s still more or less a blank canvas!! So it simply has to change this year and this TSV has all the potential to achieve precisely that.

Simply stunning bell-shaped blooms that will last approximately five months, the Penstemon Phoenix Collection will not disappoint and will continue to deliver these results year after year. The colours are breathtaking (check out the beautiful images), and so incredibly easy to plant and care for. Of course, it helps when it’s a brand that so many of you have come to know and love.

Now the one thing I did make a start on last year was my patio. I invested in some garden furniture which included a couple of amazing parasols, thanks to the lovely Lucy Piper. Well she’s tempting me again with the amazing Cocoon Chair from Innovators. I’ve had my eye on it as I think it not only looks great, but will perhaps encourage me to sit down and relax a bit more this spring/summer. It could play a part in me “revitalising my life” (note to self, sit back and enjoy the journey more).

But yes, the big event this weekend is all about beauty and we’re certainly going revitalise your make-up routine with our Doll 10 TCE Luminous Collection TSV on Saturday, which is already available here. If you’ve never tried the range before this is the perfect opportunity for you, especially if you love a really natural looking finish that’s quick and easy. It gives you simply everything you need for a beautiful, luminous glow on the outside (even when we feel less luminous on the inside!!!).

Skin, eyes, cheeks and lips, gorgeous Doris Dalton the creator has it all covered. With the T.C.E (this covers everything) Foundation as our starting point, we continue with a beautiful blusher and finish with incredible lashes and a fabulous lippie. What’s not to love? Oh… and a great price too. I’ll be showing it to you during The Beauty Morning Show at 9am and then I have a full hour of Doll 10 at 11am.

Of course the whole weekend event is super exciting and packed full of your favourite brands and offers. Yes folks, I’m certainly looking forward to the weekend!!

By the way, were you wondering what a photo of my poinsettia is doing on this blog? Well, just because really! This is what’s directly in front of me as I write this and I’m rather proud of how it has been behaving itself for the last couple of months. Hopefully I can get the same great plant results outside this year as well as inside!!

Now just before I go, you may also be wondering what the “secret” element in this blog title refers to. Can you keep a secret? Personally I struggle… but I’m afraid my lips are firmly sealed regarding this one. We have news!! And it concerns this weekend but I’m not allowed to spill any beans. Suffice to say, I think you will all be delighted in your droves when it is announced!! 😃😃😃😃 We do indeed have something very big on the horizon, happening Saturday and Sunday, but you’ll have to wait until Friday evening before the cat is let out of the proverbial bag!!!

And that’s all I’m saying about that!! (Why does that last comment remind me of Forest Gump?)

Anyway, I digress… take care and catch you all at the weekend.

Anne xxx

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The best of intentions https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/the-best-of-intentions/ https://stories.qvcuk.com/presenters/anne-dawson/the-best-of-intentions/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:55:16 +0000 https://stories.qvcuk.com/?p=112585 Well hello everyone! Am I still on time to say Happy New Year? Well, I wish you all peace, health and the very best of things to come your way in 2022. So… title of the blog, “The best of intentions”. It’s the perfect time of year to be talking about this right? Okay we […]

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Well hello everyone! Am I still on time to say Happy New Year? Well, I wish you all peace, health and the very best of things to come your way in 2022. So… title of the blog, “The best of intentions”. It’s the perfect time of year to be talking about this right? Okay we may prefer to call them New Year’s resolutions, but resolutions or intentions, the bottom line is the same:

What am I going to do differently this year?

I’m almost hesitant to begin as I can think of at least one area that I promise myself will be different each and every year and each and every year I fail… miserably. I am of course referring to my annual announcement of how I’m going to be organised for Christmas by mid-December. It’s never happened yet 🙄. Having said that, if I hadn’t been a tad poorly (along with most of the country – the longest cold/flu bug of my life), I’d have just about made it… I think. Well I’d like to think so in any event.

My first year with a faux tree helped as that was all up along with the decorations by the 1st. So far so good. Did my big family Christmas on the 12th, which all went swimmingly (although I was actually wrapping presents between courses!!). Boxing Day for me was the following day on the 13th when some of the family stayed over, so really it felt like it was all over by the 14th. That’s when I went under the weather big time 🤧!!

Those few last-minute bits and bobs seemed to go on forever and although there was less family around the table on the day itself this year, I just couldn’t seem to get it all together. Everything was just an effort. Well that’s my excuse this year however I don’t know what reasons (excuses) I can offer up for all the other years! So, for 2022 folks, this will be it!! Maybe I should start now? It’s funny, Rebecca (my daughter-in-law) and I were chatting about the plans for this year on Tuesday… 11th January, really? But perhaps it’s not as daft as it sounds!

Okay so my next best intention, like most of the nation, is health. I think I mentioned that since I’ve moved house I’ve really gotten into those country treks (and I still fully intend to keep that up), but flexibility is my goal for this year… and looking after my back (not that I have any current issues but I’d like to keep it that way). One way to help with this is in fact our Today’s Special Value (TSV) this Saturday. Already on pre-sell, it’s the Stretch Mat from Homedics. Fabulous reviews!!

Now I actually purchased this last February… but it’s not been out the box!! Please let me explain as I hear you shriek in horror (clearly, I’m the only individual who has ever bought a piece of exercise equipment and never used it? Methinks not!!). This was bought three weeks before the house move and it was put to the side, only to disappear into the darkest deepest recesses of the earth in my new house (otherwise known as the loft).

We had a storage area built onto the side of the house which meant that there was lots of stuff in storage units until it was finished. To be honest, I’d been so busy that I’d forgotten all about it… until the other day whilst putting away the Christmas decorations!! Joy of joys, there it was in all its glory (as you can see in the top image 😃). I am now super excited to be on with it at 4pm this Saturday and hopefully this will give me all the inspiration I need to build a good regular habit (rather than just owning a good intention!!).

Of course, part of health is diet!! Taking ownership of our nutrition is a must and if like me you’ve more than over done things during the festive season, then at QVC we’re here to help with that too.

A fabulous TSV offer from Ninja on Sunday, which I have the pleasure of showing you at both 11am and 1pm, is an amazing oven which will cut your cooking times drastically.  Again, good intentions of cooking proper meals from scratch are one thing… but when you get home famished on a cold, dark night and just want something filling that’s quick and easy, that’s when those resolutions can fall by the wayside. Well whether it’s a solo recipe or you’re feeding the whole family, you’re sure to be inspired when you see exactly what this machine is capable of.

With 10 functions and preheating in only 90 seconds you can achieve that healthy start to 2022 and it can use up to 75% less fat too!! Did I mention that it’s also up to 40% faster than a fan oven? Of course, Ninja as a brand… well, they’re just on it aren’t they!! And remember as always, our 60-day money back guarantee. I’d also like to point you towards a WOW of a TSV this Friday from Color Wow, which is available now. Here is an actual photo of my shower which includes all the products you’re getting.

Yes, I use them all on a regular basis but if I could have built a little podium for them, the Dream Coat would have been right up there winning first prize!! This has built such a massive reputation within the industry and for very good reason too!! To be applied every third wash or so, this leaves your hair in super silky condition. I just love it. Well I love the whole range and only fully appreciated how brilliantly it cares for and prolongs your colour when we hit lockdown the first time round nearly two years ago. It was an absolute saviour!!

To marry up with your crowning glory, on Monday we’re sorting your nails out with a great offer from Perfect Formula and the gorgeous Ruth Francis. She will be showing us precisely just how to achieve this (she is such a great advert for the brand… beautifully manicured nails).

So there you have it folks. What about your good intentions for 2022? Did you know that the majority of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by the 19th January? That’s next Wednesday! But of course that won’t be us now… will it?

Catch you at the weekend.

Anne xx

 

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