Recent content by PrussianRed

Am in the middle of a huge sort-out, after having some new carpets fitted. Found, in a cupboard, a 'Symbanet' juicer from QVC. I've never used it! I remember the man who used to demonstrate it, think he was German? Perhaps I will give it a try - it must be retro vintage by now :mysmilie_499:

That's very true, Vienna, I was thinking more of the 'little luxury' type of items, including some clothing items, furniture, beauty, gifts, candles, home accessories etc. I think these have become more common and there are lots of talented people out there. It still takes some work to buy...

All the more reason to get out there and buy British!!

So let's really help our declining wildlife and put loads of plastic tat outside! I can't understand the trend for 'stuff' in the garden - what's wrong with nature? I do like some faux plants, but for indoors, this reminds me of plastic flowers from the 1960s

Too true! It's always been the same with 'holiday fashion'. What I need are wellies, a good waterproof, walking boots and plenty of 'poo bags' (for the hound!) We are lucky enough to have a holiday lodge which we can use for a few weeks in the year and it has a hot tub. However robes and...

I love Gabor - had a pair of flats from them that lasted YEARS, very good quality and some nice styles. Clarks I find variable but when good, very good. M&S also - bought a lovely pair of toe posts this year. Got a pair of Skechers lace-up (don't like the bungee ones) in TK Maxx and they're SO...

I can't wear high heels or 'pretty' shoes either, have no health issues with feet but they are wide and 'awkward'. I like well fitting, comfy flats or low heel. I find Hotter OK as they do good styles and colours and are so comfy. I like toe posts in the summer but couldn't walk miles in them...

Well everyone just looks hideously orange and the 'before' looks better than the 'after' IMHO. Don't want to look like David Dickinson's granny, thanks.....:down:

I stopped using Q about 5 years ago. I got really cheesed off when my 'passcode' suddenly didn't work online, I eventually phoned and they said they would have to issue a new User Id for me (why?). Well, two new cards arrived, each with a different number. I then ordered a box of L'Occitane...

OH WOW!!!! Tins!!! With biscuits!!! I am so....underwhelmed. :dull:

Joe Browns have been around for years, not really my thing but I used to work with a lady who loved it (and it suited her). Back then, they produced a small catalogue, but lately I have seen them in others (Grattan etc.) This item, to me, has the look of a 'made for QVC' about it. It has their...

When Q reached these shores, it was something of a novelty. Quirky, sometimes funny, entertaining (and irritating), something a bit different. There was a good range of products with decent prices and plenty of variety. It was more 'homely', usually just one presenter, less shouting, less ego...

I hate vacuum cleaner demos almost as much as food ones... Come on guys, anything can pick up seeds and crumbs - lets have some bedded-in hair from a large, double-coated dog, plus all the bits from the garden that stick to him and the dirt that flakes off his coat when he's been in a ditch :dull:

I can vouch for the Aromatherapty Associates Bath Oils - pricey but lovely, OH usually buys me a bottle at Xmas and it lasts ages. Use it when I need a de-stress!

Ah Tarketta - that made me stop and think! The one that springs to mind first is Evening Air which I loved. Midsummer's Night is sort of similar but, IMHO, not as nice. I like Pink Sands which I think is still current, but those 'beachy' ones - Beach Walk, Dune Grass, Drift Away, I haven't seen...