{"id":101860,"date":"2020-12-09T08:53:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T08:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/?p=101860"},"modified":"2020-12-09T08:53:49","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T08:53:49","slug":"getting-ready-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/presenters\/kathryn-goldsmith\/getting-ready-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting ready for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello!<\/p>\n

So, tell me, have you got your tree up? How early did you go? I always got a real one so can\u2019t go too early (also my husband wouldn\u2019t be too keen) but true to form, we went to pick one the other day. We took baby Beatrice with us of course and put her in a big fluffy pram suit to keep her warm whilst I picked between trees. For once, I think we\u2019ve got the perfect size… an inch off the ceiling and not too big round the base. I have a tendency to pick enormous bushy trees and we spend the whole of December unable to move around it in the living room. I stick to traditional decorations in red and gold, which I love. I buy at least one new special bauble each year but I\u2019m yet to get this years one. I might add these<\/a> to my collection though as I need some more red ones. What colours do you go for? Do you change it yearly?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re stocking up too, then you might want to know that we have a voucher code running at the moment that will allow you to get 25% off decorations and it runs until this Sunday 13th December. Just use the code TRIM25 to get the 25% off when spending \u00a330 or more on selected Christmas lights and decor (excluding trees).<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Here\u2019s a photo of a sleepy reindeer who was snoozing whilst I decorated the tree! I just couldn\u2019t resist when I found my stash of Christmas headbands in the decorations box.<\/p>\n

I really, really need to get on with Christmas shopping. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever started so late. I suppose that\u2019s what happens when you have a 5 month old baby… not enough hours in the day. I think actually I will open the QVC app once I\u2019ve finished writing this and get going because I have some ideas.<\/p>\n

Christmas is going to be an exciting one this year for obvious reasons… baby Bea has already been sporting a few Christmas outfits and she loves the twinkly lights on the tree. I also feel like I missed out a bit last year as I was nearly 12 weeks pregnant and, in all honesty, feeling pretty awful. I didn\u2019t eat much and the smell of the booze was a bit sickening to me. So I reckon that means I have to eat twice the amount this year to make up for it, right?<\/p>\n

Anyway, let\u2019s look at a couple of fabulous things coming up on QVC that could make perfect gifts or be a nice little extra treat for you.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday 15th the Today\u2019s Special Value will be from Lola Rose<\/a>. It will be a trio of bracelets with a whopping six colour options to choose from. Remember that Lola Rose use semi-precious stones, not plastic beads, so they are really special to give as gifts.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

The option I have here is the Green Agate Pearl Mix and each of the sets comes with one bracelet that includes a pearl… beautiful! There is a gem mix to suit everyone, including labradorite and even tourmaline. I like bracelets like this because they are so easy to wear… not too bulky but with plenty of colour and you can wear them singly or all together.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

This week\u2019s Big Deal on QVC Style is from Kim & Co<\/a>. It is a high-lo hem top in her fabulous brushed venechia fabric. I think it\u2019s one of those tops that you\u2019ll keep choosing to wear time and time again because it\u2019s so easy to style with skirts and trousers and, above all, very comfortable. Oh, and let\u2019s not forget the fact that you don\u2019t need to iron Kim\u2019s clothes! Always a bonus.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

It comes in five different colours\/patterns. The one I\u2019m wearing here is the Berry Multi and I really like the mix of colours and the ditsy style florals. I styled it with berry-coloured Phase Eight<\/a> trousers and some Sam Edelman<\/a> heels.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

December\u2019s Supersize of the month is from Tweak\u2019d<\/a> and its this Dhatelo Restore Tribal Chocolate All Purpose Rescue Cream<\/a> in a whopping 446g pot!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

This would be a fab gift for the chocolate lovers in your lives because it is like soft whipped chocolate cream but for your skin! Smooth and beautifully scented, it is a real treat of a moisturiser for the face and body that will leave you feeling soft and sumptuous.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Lastly, I just want to point you towards our Diamonique Design on the Month<\/a>. It\u2019s from Tova\u2019s collection and is a beautiful duo of rings with the real star being an Asscher-cut stone in either simulated diamond or tanzanite. Asscher cuts are associated with very fine jewellery and was originally designed by Joseph Asscher who was famously tasked with cutting the Cullinan diamond for the Crown Jewels. He designed the cut in 1908 and it was super popular through the Art Deco period because of its straight lines. I love the hall of mirrors effect it gives, which works so well with our Diamonique stones. I had a show with Tova last week and she explained that the ring surrounding the beautiful Asscher cut stone is based on one that belonged to her aunt. It\u2019s a lovely piece and at a special price because it is design of the month<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Right, that\u2019s it from me for this blog, thank you for reading. I\u2019d better get on with the Christmas shopping now or I\u2019m going to run out of time. Oh, and just so you know, last QVC shopping day before Christmas is the 20th December.<\/p>\n

Hope you are getting into the Christmas spirit too and have a great week.
\nKathryn x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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