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Take Aliza home with this Kipling Kompetition

As many of you who are regular QVC customers know, lots of the guests and presenters have become friends over the years, simply because we work together so often and end up sharing many of each other’s high (and low) points in life that it would be hard not to end up hanging out with each other at some point.

The wonderful Marie Francoise and I have been working together for years at QVC and she is, quite honestly, one of the loveliest people you will ever meet. So it’s hardly a surprise that I would want to spend more time with her. She reached out to me last year when I was off work ill after my heart surgery and treated me to a gentle walk in the park and some lunch and a catch-up and it did my heart all kinds of good, on all kinds of levels.

So, we met up last week for a spot of brunch and baby Mia came along too. Mia was as good as gold and slept through our entire brunch and our catch up, and then just as we were finishing our chat woke up to say hello and pose for some pics. They say timing is everything and she certainly has it down to a fine art and she is only 6 months old! 6 months!

Where does the time go to? It seems like only yesterday Marie Francoise and myself were on air doing a Kipling show and I felt baby Mia kick in her mummy’s tummy live on air just as we were talking about her arriving. See, there’s that impeccable timing again!

Speaking of timing, my meet up with Marie Francoise couldn’t have been more fortuitously timed as I did happen to notice the rather gorgeous Kipling bag she was carrying and I asked her which one it was. Well, it turns out that it is the Aliza and it is a Today’s Special Value coming up on the 20th November, launching at 9pm on the 19th November.

It was in that moment that I had a spark of an idea. In all my time at QVC and in all my time writing blogs, I have only ever had one competition to win anything and it was for some Liz Earle perfume, naturally, as I am such a fragrance fan. By the way, Liz Earle have a gorgeous fragrance Big Deal this week on the Beauty Channel, definitely worth checking out. Remember all beauty items are still on £1.95 P&P.

Anyway, I went back to QVC Towers after my brunch and stroll along the river with MF and I asked if it would be possible to get my hands on an Aliz TSV to give away in a Kipling Competition (or should that be Kipling Kompetition?)

So here is your chance. Simply answer the question below in the comments, one comment per person, and one of you will be randomly selected to win this amazing bag. I will announce the winner after the TSV date. It’s a great prize that I know will be very popular with many of you.

Kipling Kompetition Question:

What animal appears on, or is attached to, almost all of Kipling’s products?

A) A monkey
B) A bear
C) A tiger

Best of luck.

Until next time,
Miceal Xxx

1,361 Responses

    1. Hi Miceal, The answer is
      a)monkey
      I am a huge fan of kipling.To borrow a quote from another brand”there is always room for another monkey”

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  18. Hi Miceal!

    The answer is A) A monkey.
    Love the photos on your blog- Marie Francoise is probably my favourite guest on QVC so lovely to know that she is as kind off screen as she appears on screen- beautiful inside & out. I am not on social media (as I like to keep my life private lol) but I did notice on MF site that there was a photo of you holding Mia which was lovely! Great to see the sparkle back in your eyes & no matter what we are going or have gone through, being around little ones certainly takes our minds off things & makes us genuinely happy. This is a fab competition so thank you & I will keep my fingers crossed.
    Stay well & warm & have a great week
    Big hugs
    Mandy xx

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  19. The answer is A- a monkey. I hope I win this so that I can give it to my wife as a surprise as she loves Kipling.
    Thanks
    Andrew

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  45. Hi Micheal Great to see you looking so well. The answer to your question is “ Monkey”. Could hardly get this wrong, I only have to look in my wardrobe to see soooo many !

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  46. I an a Kipling fan, I can’t wait to see the tv when I know one is coming up. The answer is A) Monkey. It’s even my Chinese star sign!!!

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  49. Answer is :- (A) Monkey

    Miceal,

    I am so pleased to see you back on air looking so fit and well. You are a natural in front of the camera. I just love, love, love Kipling Bags (they help me get organized) Baby Mia looks beautiful, just like her Mom. You are so lucky to have such a caring friend (as i am sure you are to her) Anyway, have a wonderful Christmas with your family and wishing you all a Happy & Healthy New Year

    Fondest Love,

    Pauline xxx

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  107. Hiya bab,enjoyed your blog,as per.What a loverly baby Mia is.The answer to your comp is,A,monkey.
    Look after yourself bab,Jillian x

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  111. Hi Miceal, hope you’re continuing to improve and take things easily. My answer for the Kipling competition is : A) a monkey

    Many thanks for the chance to enter.

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  155. I think you should take another walk out with MF and baby Mai the little monkey.
    A. A monkey
    You never know what will happen next time.

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  166. The answer is C) monkey.
    I always think of my cousin when I use one of my Kipling bags. She introduced me to them a long time ago as she lived in Belguim.

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  171. ANSWER IS A MONKEY! What a lovely post from you with Marie Francois and beautiful wee Mia. And a great prize from your competition. Keep well . Best wishes to you three. 💖⭐x

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  210. Hi Miceal. What a fab competition! I’m a real fan of Kipling bags. Love love love them and the monkies too.
    My answer is A) A monkey

    Thanks!

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  231. The answer is A, I have and love Kipling bags. I worked in a Kipling outlet and would talk to customers about the iconic Monkey charm on the bags. Rudyard Kipling, who wrote the story of the jungle book, lived in Belgium where the Kipling Brand was founded in 1987.

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  244. Hi Miceal ,fun to see you looking so well ,it at times in your life when friends come up trumps meeting and seeing a new life is so good for your soul I just want to smile. take care Pamela xx

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  317. Hi Miceal : )
    The Aliz looks great – I have the small Cyrille in black in a similar quilted style and it looks so classy.
    Will be watching on the 19th!
    Best wishes,
    Jan

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  330. The answer is A : MONKEY.
    Love Kipling makes people smile.
    So glad you are back on your feet Miceal, you have had a terrible time. Hope you improve more I was so sad to read all what you have been through it’s a very cruel world.
    Lots of love and big hugs 🤗 to you. 😘

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  349. The answer is A. Monkey. I love Kipling bags and have over a dozen and a couple of scarves. Would love to win competition. I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Baby Mia is adorable. X

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  371. Kipling Kompetition Question:

    What animal appears on, or is attached to, almost all of Kipling’s products?

    A) A monkey

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  384. Hi Miceal. So lovely to have you back and hasn’t the time gone fast since you were poorly? Love you, love QVC.

    My answer is A) A monkey

    Lots of love and best wishes xx

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  386. The answer is A monkey …. There is nothing nicer than lunch & a catch up with a friend .Lovely photo’s of of you all .

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  397. Hi. Beautiful photos of these lovely ladies. Saw one of yourself and Mia having cuddles. The joy on your face was clear to see.
    I don’t have any Kipling bags in my collection, but would be lovely to add this beauty.
    The answer is A. MONKEY.
    Much love. X

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  400. Hi Miceal the answer is a monkey. What a lovely blog and how fantastic to have a Kipling competition. I’m a fan so would love to win.

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  421. Hi Miceal, the answer to the question is A) A Monkey. Great blog as always. What a gorgeous baby – just like her mum.

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  435. It’s a Kipling monkey, of course, Miceal! The Aliz looks lovely and would be a great addition to my Kipling collection.

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  451. Hi Miceal The animal that appears on, or is attached to mostly all of the Kipling products. The answer is A) A Monkey. Great Kompetition 😁 🐵 x

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    1. A) A Monkey 🐒 keyring is usually attached to a Kipling bag or purse, representing the Orangutan King Louis in the Jungle Book written by Rudyard Kipling.🐵🐒

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  505. Hi Miceal
    The answer is monkey.
    Big Kipling collector, so would love to win this lovely bag

    Thanks for giving me the opportunity of entering. I don’t get a lot of opportunity because everything is on social media, which I do not belong to.
    x

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  506. Your answer Miceal is a monkey.
    I’m an avid collector of the bags yet lose all the monkeys to my Grandaughter. She’s gorgeous so I don’t really mind!! She even attends school on Kipling Road!
    Sorry for wittering on a bit.
    Wishing you and your family a peaceful and mindful Christmas. Wishing you all the very best,
    Lorrayne xx

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  620. Hi Micheal loving your blog.
    The answer is A A monkey.
    I love Kipling bags and have quite q few,
    The Aliz would be a great addition to my collection.

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  680. A monkey! Always can be tempted by a Kipling TSV 😉
    Just love useful, colourful bags! Lovely to see Marie Francoise and her beautiful baby.

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  721. The answer is A monkey. I would be thrilled to win this on my birthday 20th November? 🐒🐵🐒🐵😊❤️X

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  733. Hi Miceal Did you get a triple bypass. Because my brother went through that operation 8 weeks ago. He is 72 years old. What was happened he wasn’t feeling good so he went to hospital as an appointment went on treadmill he and collapsed so they keep him in hospital. So he has started driving today he said so funny . But is getting better.
    So I hope you are well yourself.
    Take Care x
    A)Monkey

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  740. Answer a) monkey

    The Kipling animal is a monkey – based on king Louis from the jungle book by Rudyard Kipling

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  747. A monkey 🐵 I ❤️ Kipling. It’s lovely to see the friendship you share. It’s in hard times you find out who those special friends are. X

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  835. Hey Miceal, Beautiful photos of your meet up with M & M! 😍 The answer is A) A monkey. Love the mustard colour Kipling bag! ☺️

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  922. Hi Miceal, what a lovely blog and beautiful bag and wonderful friendship you have with Marie Francoise, the answer to your competition is “a monkey” so glad to see you looking so well. Take care x

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  973. That would be A Monkey. There is a species called ‘Diana Monkey’. Not sure if there’s ever been a Kipling Diana though.

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  1029. Looks like a fabulous day. Baby Mia is as gorgeous as her mum. I just love Kipling bags. Being so lightweight they are perfect for me as I have a back problem.

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  1036. A) A Monkey
    I’ve got a Kipling rucksack that I’ve had for 25 years with a small monkey on it. I’ve used this daily as a work bag for the last 10 yrs it’s about time I had a new one

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  1040. Hi Miceal. Great blog as always. Love Kipling bags, I won’t have anything else.
    The answer is A-Monkey.
    Love and light, Lisa x

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  1043. Hello Micheal I am glad you are keeping well now and don’t forget to look after yourself during the winter months ahead. I would very much like to win a Kipling bag and my answer is A) monkey . Thank you for the opportunity Jill T x

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  1068. What lovely pictures of you all Miceal. The bag looks lovely and would make a great Christmas present (Hint,hint family). Answer A Monkey

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  1075. A monkey, in many shapes and forms, which is a homage to King Louis from the Jungle Book, written of course by Rudyard Kipling.

    Merry Christmas Miceal xx

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  1090. Hi Miceal what a lovely blog,Marie francoise and baby Mira look beautiful,my answer is a)monkey and it’s a gorgeous tsv ,fingers crossed,big hug x Debbie x

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  1108. A) A Monkey
    So pleased you are better now, brunch with Marie Francoise and baby Mia would be the perfect way to spend a morning.

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  1132. Dear Miceal,

    I have just read your blog and wanted to say hi. I didn’t realise that you had surgery last year, I do hope you are fully recovered and feeling better.

    How gorgeous is Mia! Beautiful like her mum : )

    With love, Joanna B xx

    Ps the answer is A) a monkey

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  1151. Answer: a) Monkey

    Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely and heartwarming post…it was wonderful to read and so lovely to see all the beautiful photos! xx

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  1155. The answer is A) Monkey
    I do believe that you are meant to meet certain people on your life’s journey for a reason and glad that Marie-Francoise and Mia are with you on yours. Take care.

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  1188. Hi Miceal, the answer is a) a monkey. Love Kipling bags and accessories and now have added 2 Cyrah suitcases and Arto bags with trolley sleeves to my collection. 👍 Fingers crossed.

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  1212. Good Morning Mícéal. A lovely newsy blog!
    I’m a huge fan of Kipling so that is very generous giving us a chance to win one.
    The answer would be
    (A) Monkey xx

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  1213. It’s lovely to hear about your Christmas plans and the family being all together, it will be a very emotional time but you’ll support each other and if you should need a little ‘thinking time’ take time out for yourself and find a quiet corner and chill.

    How lovely to the Marie Francoise’s lovely daughter, six months already, doesn’t time fly.

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  1217. A) A monkey , it represents ballo from the jungle book by rudyard kipling.
    I love the book but love the bags even more xxx

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  1234. A – monkey. This Kipling bag looks fab – us ladies can’t have too many bags! I’m a big fan of you, Miceal and the beautiful Marie Francoise. I hope your health continues to improve Miceal. Best wishes to you both.

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  1237. Hi Miceal, Answer is A) Monkey. Looks as though you had a great time with the gorgeous Marie Francoise and the cute Mia!

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  1250. The Kipling brand chose the name Kipling after being inspired by Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. They originally produced mainly travel accessories and felt that the name was appropriate. The monkey on the bags was a continuation of the Jungle Book theme!!

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  1261. Hi Miceal
    Just to say that I am glad that you are on the mend and looking your old self,but i know you will have the odd day where you will not up the scratch but that is ok.
    The answer is
    B, a monkey.
    Take care and look after yourself.
    Best wishes
    x

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  1293. A) Monkey. What a delightful Blog Miceal, made me smile so much looking at the delightful pictures. So glad you are well.

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  1310. The answer is a) Monkey

    It is heartwarming to find that someone who appears so lovely on screen is at least as warm and thoughtful off screen. Thank you for the photos and insight into some of what happens off screen.

    Best wishes,

    Nikki x

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