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\nHad my long-awaited weekend away with one of my oldest friends, Gill from Essex (ex-photographer). Actually you may remember, she used to sell a pet skincare product on QVC a few years ago. Anyway, we have been going away together for many years for the odd weekend, some more odd than others ha ha. One year we went to Iceland, and swam in the Blue Lagoon, one of my favourites ever – even if we didn\u2019t see the Northern Lights. Anyway, this week we spent two nights down in Devon with the intention of relaxing, and relax we did. One of the days we went on a really long walk across Dartmoor, which was very bracing given the November frosty weather has definitely kicked in!<\/p>\n\n
Caught up with pal Alix in Belstone, had a nice lunch in the pub and went to the cinema amongst other things. Plus, we also bought some plants from Oliver Hood, who I used to buy them from when Hatherleigh Market was booming. He told us about his little Jack Russell puppy litter.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Puppy.jpg\")
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This one is seven-week-old Nellie, and they are just about to go to their new homes, only a couple left. The pups\u2019 little dad is called Bob! Funny! Lovely natured little dogs. Nearly “bought up the farm” there, in terms of winter plants too, to revamp the pots on the balcony at home in Surrey and replace all the scraggy plants from the summer! That will be a job and a half! Anyway, had a lovely time and it felt like a proper break from work, which was nice. We are planning our next extravaganza and weekend away – maybe we will get to do the fossil hunting in Lyme Regis finally in the spring! Any suggestions?<\/p>\n
Bee jewellery competition<\/strong><\/p>\n As promised, here is the delightful bee jewellery<\/a> competition. To win this lovely Diamonique<\/strong> sterling silver set with simulated diamonds, all you need to do is tell me, why do I like the bee emblem so much? (I repeat it several times in most of my shows when I do this jewellery!) Leave your answer in the comments below, before Thursday 2nd December<\/strong> at midday (full Terms and Conditions here<\/a>). Winner will be mentioned in next week\u2018s blog!<\/p>\n Snippets<\/strong><\/p>\n Christmas ritual with fab family<\/strong><\/p>\n That time of year again, this is about the 11th time I have written about my annual shopping trip with the girls! (I came back to QVC in 2009, you see.) Well, sister Linda, and Nikki and Alison came with me (Mum would have but she was a bit poorly), went off for our little march around Westfield shopping mall in Shepherd\u2019s Bush, had lunch, put the world to rights, bought some nice things for each other, and a load of stocking filler presents. A nice day was had by all but we did miss Mum!<\/p>\n Behind the \u2018behind the scenes!\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Last weekend we did the \u2018QVC Unwrapped\u2019 special, looking backstage during our Saturday programming to see what goes on. Well, my bit was in the guest lounge, and this was my view looking back the other way! It\u2019s kind of a behind the \u201cbehind the scenes”! I also did an interesting piece from the gallery where the producer and the director sit, hope you got to see it! Fingers crossed we do more like this in the future. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Jacket of the week<\/strong><\/p>\n Oooo what a lovely MarlaWynne<\/strong> jacket this is!! This week\u2019s most commented on. It\u2019s 185957<\/a> , and quite a lot in stock!<\/p>\n Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Went to see Ghostbusters at the cinema, the sequel! Didn\u2019t see the female one, didn\u2019t really look as appealing. But this one looked quite fun and I loved the original film, so we trotted along to the little Merlin cinema in Okehampton on Wednesday. The film is up to all my expectations – really good little actors playing the descendants of the original Ghostbusters, and quite a good plot, I have to say! Well worth seeing especially if you too loved the very first one in the 80s! 8.5 out of ten – a film gets an extra half a point from me whenever Paul Rudd is in it!<\/p>\n Podcast<\/strong><\/p>\n This week, Will caught up Michaela Taylor from Gatineau<\/strong> and next week he’s sitting down with fashion stylist Helene Berman<\/strong>. You can listen to all the podcasts here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vlog <\/strong><\/p>\n Here are some more shenanigans from when we were in Dartmoor this week! Go here<\/a> to see it, over on my Facebook page and follow me for updates like this, plus news of new products coming up on QVC! My social media links are below.<\/p>\n Book of the week – the Fourth Friend by Joy Ellis<\/strong><\/p>\n Book three in the series – if you read them in the recommended order – featuring Jackman and Marie, the crime-busting duo from Norfolk. Police detective Carter McLean is the only survivor of a plane crash that kills his four best friends. He returns to work, but he is left full of guilt and terrible flashbacks. So for each of his four friends, he decides to complete something that they left unfinished, including incomplete investigations and that\u2019s with Jackman and Marie Evans coming. Off to a blinding start, another good one from Joy!<\/p>\n QVC top deals for the next seven days<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday<\/strong> (today) – go here<\/a> to see and buy what\u2019s left of the Cozee Home<\/strong> Today\u2019s Special Value, a new heated faux fur throw – just the right weather for it, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n Saturday<\/strong> – time for another lovely Centigrade<\/strong> faux down coat with inner lining and fully detachable hood – we really are keeping you warm this winter!<\/p>\n Sunday<\/strong> – Gatineau<\/strong> are back with the seven-piece Age Benefit Elixir Anti-Ageing collection, supremely good value given the usual prices of this premium top of the range category. I\u2019m loving the new improved lip treatment which is also in this set! Don\u2019t miss it, a great way to stock up. Looking forward to my 5pm show<\/p>\n Big Deals are available on air for usually a week, they may be longer online if stocks last. New ones every Sunday night! Subject to change!<\/p>\n My Home Stories<\/strong> velvet palm leaf embroidered bedspread Go here to see and shop them all<\/a><\/p>\n And here are the new Big Deals launching on Sunday 28th at midnight:<\/p>\n Kim & Co<\/strong> Wellness stretch velour dolman sleeve blouson top Now back to the Today\u2019s Special Values for the rest of the week:<\/p>\n Monday<\/strong> – Kelly Hoppen<\/strong> home design is back with the Gatsby hundred percent cotton six-piece duvet set, on advanced orders and really well-priced for another premium range on QVC.<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> – Emu \u00a0<\/strong>are back with the Okab waterproof boots – you know it\u2019s winter when Emu\u2019s<\/strong> boots are on!<\/p>\n Also with our 60 Day Money-Back Guarantee, anything you buy from today has a guarantee that will outlast most of what is being offered on the high street (even if they\u2019d extended it ’til the end of January, like we did if you bought it early for Christmas!) so shop with confidence on QVC.<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/strong> – Gill Gauntlett brings us the Luxform<\/strong> set of two rotating lamp posts – they rotate this time!<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong> – Nails Inc<\/strong> are here with the most amazing value once more, this time, seven pieces in the Ginger All the Way collection with the gingerbread box! Going on sale very early so see if you can be one of the first to get it!<\/p>\n Friday<\/strong> – silky pyjama time with the Carol Hochman<\/strong> silky fleece printed PJ set.<\/p>\n Friday 9pm<\/strong> – Cozee Home<\/strong> again, this time with the ultimate Christmas gift for those you really don\u2019t know what to get – the Velvetsoft and Ultra Fluffy filled bedspread at a cracking price. Plus, going on sale earlier in the week, the Laura Geller<\/strong> five-piece holiday\/Christmas collection as we mark Beauty Day next weekend!<\/p>\n Next week<\/strong> – winter dinners and posh do\u2019s!! Time for Debbie to dress up! And the results of my bee jewellery competition, do check in next week!<\/p>\n Best wishes,<\/p>\n Debs<\/p>\n PS \u2013 Keep in touch on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Had my long-awaited weekend away with one of my oldest friends, Gill from Essex (ex-photographer). 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\nSFIXX<\/strong> set of two USB rechargeable LED magnifying glasses
\nDr Esho<\/strong> the Ultimate Lip Doctor three-piece Kit
\nPrai<\/strong> Ageless Throat & Decolletage velvet gifting collection
\nKorres<\/strong> three-piece Mediterranean Miracle Milk collection
\nJM Fashion by Julien Macdonald<\/strong> sparkle knit jumper with stud details
\nCozee Home<\/strong> Fluffie hooded cape wrap
\nK by Kelly Hoppen<\/strong> ripple waved mirror<\/p>\n
\nM. Asam<\/strong> Vinolift three-piece Gifting Collection
\nOrbitrek<\/strong> X17 Multi Path Trainer
\nLe Creuset<\/strong> 3-ply stainless steel 24cm non-stick Chef’s Pan & 20cm Deep Casserole<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Nails-Inc.jpg\")
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