Tag Archives: QVC

then, after it rained, it really started to pour……

Posted on 5th September 2012 by admin

It would be hard to tell you quite how bad things are except to say that, on top of everything, I have a virus.  This one has 48 hours of flu-like symptoms followed by (so far) four days of rampant … Continue reading →

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Gem day on QVC. Report 3 from the preview.

Posted on 23rd April 2012 by admin

The jewellery is marvellous. To see the entire day, 17 hours of jewellery, set out in one room was absolutely fantastic.  The effort to source everything and get it made and ready in sufficient quantities to bring to air, remembering … Continue reading →

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My visit to Gem Day preview at QVC 1

Posted on 22nd April 2012 by admin

I went on Thursday, it is Saturday when I’m writing this and I’m still beside myself with excitement. I would love to tell you that like the seasoned journalist I am I sensibly recorded and photographed everything. I was doing … Continue reading →

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QVC and that girl from West Bridgford

Posted on 18th April 2012 by admin

In the early 1970s I was a young teacher in Nottingham.  Into a new block of furnished flats in Rise Park, I moved myself, my clothes, my sewing machine and my little black and white television from home.  After a … Continue reading →

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Kiss it better.

Posted on 9th October 2011 by admin

I was approached at Miniatura by Amanda, who had rehomed one of the fairies a few years ago.  Looking into her dolls’ house Amanda was alarmed to find that her fairy had a floppy head and brought the fairy back … Continue reading →

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