{"id":108720,"date":"2021-08-11T10:13:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T09:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/?p=108720"},"modified":"2021-08-11T10:13:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T09:13:25","slug":"happy-40th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/presenters\/will-gowing\/happy-40th-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy 40th Birthday!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone,\u00a0how are you? Leave me a comment below and I’ll get back to you, it’s always good to chat.<\/p>\n

It’s been a busy couple of weeks since my last blog. I celebrated my 40th birthday on the 5th August, then some friends came to stay with us in Malvern for the weekend – two of them I met at QVC well over 20 years ago now!<\/p>\n\"\"\n

We had a lot of fun together, plenty of food and fizz, I felt very spoilt. I’m now excited to be back at work and bringing you some previews of things to come – a bit of a fashion theme this week.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

First up… there will be a Kim & Co<\/a> Today’s Special Value offer on Wednesday 18th August (product number 190245), it’s a fine knit cardigan and comes in a selection of colours including Citrine (above left), Black (above middle), Raspberry (above right),\u00a0Cognac, Grey and Navy.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Just before we look ahead to our fashion event, I took this picture on the last day of my 30s. Myself & Archie hiked up to the top of the hill – I managed to balance my phone on a conveniently situated rock – it felt a bit strange knowing that this was my final dog walk before heading into a new decade. Have you celebrated any special birthdays recently? What am I saying, ALL birthdays are special!!!<\/p>\n\"\"\n

On Friday 20th August, Moda in Pelle<\/a> will be launching the Katreena Ankle Boot, the product number will be 190126. Excitingly this is currently only available at QVC UK, they have soft suede uppers with an embellished snake print effect towards the back and a faux fur lining, a choice of\u00a0Black, Dark Grey, Khaki, Mink, Teal.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Ruth Langsford<\/a> coming up, but before then… Archie has been loving spending time in his plush bed from\u00a0Cozee Paws<\/a>. I wanted to give this a shout-out, he can be quite fussy with where he likes to chill out and this seems to have been a winner, it’s also top-rated on the website. Anyway, if you’re in need of a comfy space for your furry friend, you can discover more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finally… on Saturday 21st August – the second day of our big fashion event – Ruth Langsford<\/a> will be presenting her latest Today’s Special Value offer, a faux leather biker jacket (item number 190023).<\/p>\n

This piece\u00a0has a croc-embossed finish and features metal fastenings at the collar, seam details on the back, an asymmetric zip front fastening and printed lining, plus zipped pockets and cuffs.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Some great colours to choose from too, including Black, Burgundy, Cappuccino, Chocolate and Khaki.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss my next blog when I’ll be revealing some exciting news about a brand new show coming to QVC, plus a big beauty offer! In the meantime, take a look at our Inside QVC Podcast page<\/a> to see who my latest guest is. Plus, you can also catch up with me over on my Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0pages.<\/p>\n

See you soon,<\/p>\n

Will x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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