Comments on: Gardens, goals, success and farewells…

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 17 May 2021 20:12:33 +0000

In reply to Alexandra Anne (known as AA). Hello Alexandra, I just wanted to add my wishes to you after all you have been through and continue to go through. Illness is only made so much worse by being on your own and I only hope that this last year perhaps make some people think more and help more. I hope you have some healthcare professionals you can talk to and your furry friends too. Sending thoughts x

By: Alison Keenan

Alison Keenan — Sat, 15 May 2021 12:24:31 +0000

In reply to Alexandra Anne (known as AA).

Dear AA, Thanks for writing back and I’m so glad that you’ve ordered the top. I’m certain it’ll become a firm favourite in your wardrobe, and most definitely when teamed up with some Diamonique – the bracelet is lovely! Good to know you watch on a Tuesday and hopefully we’ll have some longer length necklaces soon which will work well with the top. I’m sorry you don’t have anyone that close to you, but those friends you mention who call you AA are, I’m sure, doing their best to look out for you. Sometimes people find it difficult to know what to say, but being honest about how you’re feeling even if it is unhappy or fed up I found to be the best way forward. You’ve done the hardest bit… keep on doing what you’re doing and it will get easier I promise. Take care, love Ali xx

By: Alexandra Anne (known as AA)

Alexandra Anne (known as AA) — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:31:23 +0000

Dearest Alison as joyful and sweet as ever. It was so very lovely to hear from you and so quickly too. Your words of encouragement have meant so much to me, particularly as I have no family or loving husband for support so.my miserable moments are spent alone with my wonderful animals, who love me no matter how badly I behave or how awful.i look!!! How grateful i am every day for their very existence.
I rushed to order the top you had worn and can only hope I look a little bit as good in it as you did. I figured it would hide a multitude of sins and possibly make me feel a little more feminine. And yes you’re right I am still very interested in my fashion and am trying very hard to deal with all the changes and challenges that this ghastly operation leaves us to face. Believe me my many diamonique pieces (mostly bought on a Tuesday evening during your shows) do help to lift ones spirits.
You are a truly lovely warm and supportive woman who should be immensely proud of herself. Maybe one day I will be able to walk a little way in your shoes. I have also just bought the chain bracelet with the little roll of diamonique which was on the show this week, in gold, and look forward to a little surprise through the letterbox soon!
Thank you again for your very endearing words of wisdom. Signing off as AA as my friends call.me. xx

By: Alison Keenan

Alison Keenan — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:54:58 +0000

Dear Alexandra Anne, I’m so very sorry to know that you too have had to undergo this brutal surgery and understand totally your feeling of bereavement. Because that’s what it is, and so much harder for you to accept having working having worked in the fashion industry all those years, where your shape and figure were key to your career. It has taken me a long time to accept the changes, and even now it sometimes makes me sad, but I have so much else in my life to be grateful for – including still being here 10 years on – that it sits where it needs to be. Behind me. Can most certainly help you with the cream top that I was wearing on Kathy’s final morning show. It is currently available on our website and is part of the brand-new petite range from Danny Minogue. It is the high low hem shirt – item number 186928 and the colour I was wearing was the winter white. It’s a fab jersey fabric and very flattering. Thank you for your kind words, and it sounds to me as though you’re being incredibly positive in spite of all you’ve been through. My book A New Kind of Normal may interest you – it’s just my my story of how I dealt with life at that time. Some folk have found it helpful 🙂 Take care and do keep in touch, love Ali xx

By: Alison Keenan

Alison Keenan — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:47:31 +0000

In reply to Julia Smith. Dear Julia, so many congratulations to you Adam Charlotte Ivy and baby Edith. Wonderful news and exactly what you as a family need. I'm so sorry that Keith and Adam's mum and dad were not there to share your news but I am certain they were following it. You're right, Kathy will be greatly missed but she will never be forgotten and I am very privileged to have the opportunity to carry on seeing her. I'm so sorry to know that your hands and nails are sore but I'm certain using the Shea butter handcream you should see an improvement. Take care and enjoy your special time with your family. Thank you for taking time out of it to write to me, with my love, Ali xx

By: Alison Keenan

Alison Keenan — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:42:01 +0000

In reply to Susan.

Dear Susan, I know you’re not the only one to be sorry to see Kathy leave our screens, and they broke the mould when they made her, but it is absolutely the right time for her and perfect for her family too. I hope to see more of her now that her mornings are free, and I agree – we are VERY lucky to have a job that is as much fun as this one. Joe, Hayley and the baby are doing really well and we will all be getting together as a family for Colin’s birthday at the end of the month. I hope you’re able to see your family and that the sun has made an appearance too! All the very best to you and yours, Ali xx

By: Alexandra Anne

Alexandra Anne — Mon, 10 May 2021 09:33:52 +0000

Dearest Alison. Have watched and adored all your appearances on qvc over the years and have recently undergone a double mastectomy which has left me totally bereft. I was a model for two high end couture houses in the 60’s and 70’s and have therefore been overly interested in fashion and my appearance always. I am now totally unable to wear any of the beautiful clothes that I have collected over the years and hate and despise the look of my breasts now. I am so very proud and in awe of the way you have handled your cancer and all of the on going problems which I am sure you must have been left with. I like you am a Pisces (my birthday is 2 days after yours ) so you know how much appearances and self worth mean to us. You are a wonderful example of how we can recover in the light of doom.
I wonder if I may ask you a question about your appearance on the morning show last week when you bid farewell to Kathy. You were wearing a really beautiful.cream top which floated serenely over the trousers you wore. It looked like a Marla Wynn item but I wondered if you could let me know if it is available on qvc or maybe it was one of your own pieces. You looked as always simply amazing and I admire your ethos continually.
Hoping to hear back from you sometime if you have time… Thank you. Alexandra Anne. Xx

By: Julia Smith

Julia Smith — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:05:17 +0000

Hi Ali a belated reply but for a happy reason - Edith Elizabeth was born 26th April at St.Thomas Hospital Hospital London 8lb 13oz. She was delivered early because of gestational diabetes safer for Mum and baby. Charlotte has had good care from hospital and midwife & are both doing well. Ivy is over the moon in her big sister role. I arrived on the 24th April just in time so Adam was able to be with Charlotte in theatre and afterwards. I am staying on until May 23rd. She is a beautiful baby & is a much needed amount of positivity after all the sadness. Tears were shed remembering Keith and Adam's Mum & Dad not here to share but they are certainly never more than a thought away. It sounds like Kathy will be greatly missed both as a fellow colleague and friend. We often make life long friends at work and it looks that is the case for you both and you will relish your get togethers all the more. My hands and nails have been really sore and nails so brittle. It must be a reaction to ,lockdown! I have been using L'occitane shea butter hand cream which seems to have helped. Take care lots of love Julia xxx

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 05 May 2021 15:52:55 +0000

Hi Alison,
I was so sad to hear that Kathy is retiring yes. Though lovely for her and her family. I’ve always enjoyed watching her when I’ve been able to, as she’s so down to earth. You’re so right that you’re both so lucky to have such good friends in your lives. Such wonderful jobs too. I can’t imagine having fun and doing what you do to earn a living. A different world as they say! Let us know how she’s doing once in a while.
Lovely too that you’ve been able to have family over. Such a lot of family! Hope joe is doing ok.
Great that your nails are improving and maybe you’re right about the sun. I could do with some myself!
Wish Kathy lots of luck and take care x

By: Alison Keenan

Alison Keenan — Tue, 04 May 2021 10:40:00 +0000

In reply to Joanna Downey. And apologies for the auto correct JO! not Joe! :) xxxx