{"id":106084,"date":"2021-05-19T05:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T04:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/?p=106084"},"modified":"2021-05-18T09:59:26","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T08:59:26","slug":"bring-on-the-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/presenters\/catherine-huntley\/bring-on-the-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring on the spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, I hope you\u2019re well and not too cold and soggy. Spring has been a bit of a washout so far where I live. I\u2019m sure the gardeners among us, like my mum, will be happy for the extra watering the plants are getting, but I\u2019m ready for sunshine!<\/p>\n

Springtime is often when we think about having a good old spring clean and get set for summer. Well, that\u2019s just what Anne Dawson and I have done with our dressing room at QVC. We share but we\u2019re not often in at the same time, although we do leave little notes for each other. Mine usually apologise for the mess and hers tell me not to be so silly.\u00a0 Anne\u2019s a great dressing room buddy, and we’re paired perfectly to share as we’re both quite laid back. Plus, she\u2019s just a lovely person who I get on really well with.<\/p>\n

Our presenter stylist, Stine, has been helping us go through our wardrobes to have a good clear out. If you don\u2019t yet follow her on Instagram, she is @stinestylistqvc<\/a>, and she often posts behind-the-scenes photos and videos. She\u2019s been so encouraging to me about embracing my shape and finding my own style. I\u2019ll write more about that in a future blog, as we’ve been working on something together that’s been great fun. I couldn\u2019t adore her more if I tried. It maybe helps that she\u2019s a cat lover – like me!<\/p>\n

One thing we both laugh about is how many cat hairs I have on my clothes! With three cats in the house, their telltale hairs often travel with me to work and find their way onto pieces of clothing in my wardrobe. Now that spring is in the air, Popsie in particular, is shedding little fluffy floofs wherever she goes!<\/p>\n

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Cozee Home<\/a> rug, Skechers<\/a> slippers, Cuddle Duds<\/a> pyjamas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lucky for me, I’ve been trying out the latest Today\u2019s Special Value offer from Dyson<\/a>, which will feature all day this Saturday at an incredible price. If you have pets you\u2019ll love it, but it\u2019s also certified asthma and allergy friendly, so it comes at just the right time of year for those of us who suffer.<\/p>\n

This machine is brilliant! It has an even bigger bin than previous models, so it’s great for doing those big spring cleans and it has up to 60 minutes of run time with no loss of suction. Again, ideal for getting it all done without having to wait for recharging!<\/p>\n

I like that it has a LCD screen display so you can monitor runtime and performance. With my own Dyson cordless vacuum (which by the way, I love), I just have to estimate how much time I have left before it runs out, so this is a great feature. One thing I\u2019ve always loved about these cordless Dyson vacuums is how quickly you can turn them into a handheld vac for nipping out to clean the car or doing the sofas.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve really enjoyed giving this model a road test, and I’d encourage you to give it a try as you have your 60 days to decide if it\u2019s right for you, or if you want to return it and get your money back. Personally, I think it\u2019s game-changing, and I love the extra runtime and the bigger dust bin.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Speaking of great offers, we now have a new section on the website where you get a second chance to get a hold of some of our previous Today\u2019s Special Value offers and Big Deals! You can find it here<\/a>. I do love a good deal!<\/p>\n

Now, I want to tell you about something very special to me. Many of you know that my beloved Pixiecat went for her final catnap back in August. She is buried in our garden, which has been a source of comfort to us, as we feel she is never too far away.<\/p>\n

Once I had accepted Pixie\u2019s terminal cancer diagnosis, I decided to plan for how we would say goodbye. It may sound odd, but I\u2019m so glad we did, as she had the most beautiful, peaceful passing in our garden surrounded by love. You can read more about that time by looking back through my blogs. It may be helpful to you if you\u2019re in a similar position.<\/p>\n

One thing I knew I wanted was a sculpture to mark Pixiecat\u2019s final resting place. I began searching, and I put it out there on my social media for artist recommendations. I had a heartwarming response from so many people, but there was one which instantly stood out for me. A lovely lady called Mel said her husband created just the type of thing I was looking for. He had started with a tribute piece in memory of one of their own cats.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

The artist is Peter Close. He and his wife are such kind people. As Peter knows the pain of losing a furry family member, he is incredibly sensitive and considerate of how his clients are feeling throughout the process of creating the artwork. I sent several photos and Peter kept me informed all the way so I could approve before he moved to the next stage.<\/p>\n

I will be placing her in the garden soon. It may sound strange, but I want to wait until the warmer weather comes and the butterflies are fluttering about again, the ones she loved chasing around so much in the garden.<\/p>\n

So much work and care went into creating the perfect memorial piece for my sweet angel. I knew you\u2019d appreciate seeing this special work of art. It was money well spent for an investment in a bespoke sculpture which means the world to our family. Peter specialises in pets, but his talents extend much further. You can check out Peter’s Instagram<\/a>, as well as his own website<\/a> which tells you more about him and his work.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

When I finally place the piece in the garden, I\u2019ll post some more images of the start-to-finish process on my social media. Be sure to follow if you\u2019d like to see those.<\/p>\n

I hope you are staying safe and well. Thank you, as ever, for stopping by and having a little read.<\/p>\n

Lots of love,<\/p>\n

Catherine xx<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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