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CIJ thoughts and purchases

bikerbabe — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:40:10 GMT

I’m on the West Coast so I watched Valerie last night. I really do like the presentation from her home. I Purchased the set of three pillars with the etched trees In green. I’ve been wanting some green lit pillars for several years. I nearly got the set of two in the holly last year but I like this year with the graduated heights. And I can keep out at least through January. I’ve had good luck with her lit pillars with the micro lights in the past.

The TSV is cuter than I thought it would be. Not buying because I don’t need it. Nice to see there are two skin tone options.

I’m not a red truck person but I saw set of three lit ceramic red trucks that were awfully cute. They tie in to the TSV theme with an elf a deer and a Santa driving.

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ahoymate — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:43:24 GMT

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traveler — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:38:55 GMT

I also watched QVC last night and thought Valerie's home looked great. I bought the tree etched pillars in green. My holiday theme is rustic so they will fit right in. The deer with woodland friends was cute and reminded me of a Hallmark card. I have limited flat surfaces though and am just thinking.

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arizona babe — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 15:53:02 GMT

@bikerbabe I agree her presentations are always worth watching - however it is still June and that means it is summer and way too early to even start thinking about Christmas let alone buying anything- what is wrong with these retailers to start shoving the Christmas thing down our throats- Hallmark is doing the same thing with the boring movies that all have the same plot- I just don't think with everything that is going on we need to make time go faster, there are more important things to buy then Christmas decorations and watchin Christmas music- how about selling disinfectant wipes and spray instead- BAH HUMBUG

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:01:58 GMT

I might watch some of the shows. For me it's something different. All that's ever on are clothes,makeup,kitchen ad nauseum. I like seeing Valerie at her home. I am not one to sit and watch QVC for hours though. I have never in my life had something shoved down my throat. If I don't like something I stay away from it. Especially tv. Remember when it was '57 channels and nothing on'? Now it's an astronomical number of channels and there is something on. Just my take on things.

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mousiegirl — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:50:45 GMT

I just watched Valrie's video on facebook, and she said she will try to get more of the lit tree pillars in. I tuned in last night just in time to hear that red was sold out, which would have been my choice, though like them all. apparently, there was a black set, "Midnight," can't imagine black for Christmas, though imagine they are pretty when lit.

I am not planning on buying anything, but it has just begun so will see. I usually fall prey to Valerie's picks, last year it was especially the eucalyptus heavily crusted glitter, long picks, in various colors, fabulous, though I never saw them presented, and still don't understand why they weren't.

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usffan — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:52:37 GMT

Haven't bought anything yet. Still waiting for Homeworx wall refills to come back in fresh clean or sophisticated. I don't care for food smells. Also I was on waitlist for Luminara candles 2 pc. set in blue. I bought the blue and rose color and the blue is very pretty, not baby blue.

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Kindaglitzy — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:54:21 GMT

I do enjoy seeing how VPH displays her items. Full of ideas.

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Bubbles219 — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:04:27 GMT

I have several or more items I have my eye on. I did purchase a set of the 3 Candle Impression lanterns that are the QVC2 Big Deal. I bought the white snowflake ones last year and gave them as gifts. Afterwards I was sorry I didn't have any for myself. I kept finding spots in my home that would have been the perfect place for one. I ordered one set so far but may go back for another.

I also wanted to order the cream truck with three removeable trees from Valerie, but unfortunately it shows as sold out. I am really loving all the Valerie items that are now in pastel colors.

Happy shopping everyone!

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HLP — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:18:16 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
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I don't have anyone to celebrate Xmas with, my Family has all passed on. I still buy and decorate my kitchen table and love it. I'm also happy for the people who do have Family. I would never give a thumbs down to the man's birthday. Love Valerie, she's made my home full of happiness every season, and I have almost reached the point of no cupboard room, but I'll still buy ,and enjoy every minute of it.

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traveler — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:37:03 GMT

Number please of blue Luminara candle set.

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:43:26 GMT

I probably won't be buying anything, but I'm watching anyway. I too enjoy Valerie and her ideas and all things Christmas. It's a little ray of sunshine that is a welcome thing right now. 🥰🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

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Infinite Mom 47 — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:55:53 GMT

I ordered 2 items. Martha Stewart s/3 oversized Christmas trees. The bottlebrush ones. Gold,green.and silver. Shipped out today. Also Nordic ware pancake pan. It has Christmas symbols on each circle. Fast shipping on the trees! I ordered it on the 25th.

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Spurt — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:15:54 GMT

@arizona babe wrote:
@bikerbabe I agree her presentations are always worth watching - however it is still June and that means it is summer and way too early to even start thinking about Christmas let alone buying anything- what is wrong with these retailers to start shoving the Christmas thing down our throats- Hallmark is doing the same thing with the boring movies that all have the same plot- I just don't think with everything that is going on we need to make time go faster, there are more important things to buy then Christmas decorations and watchin Christmas music- how about selling disinfectant wipes and spray instead- BAH HUMBUG

@arizona babe

Christmas in July helps people budget their purchases so they dont go into debt.

And shopping early helps to assure that they will have their purchases before Christmas.... This Forum gets TONS of complaints every year from people that waited until after Thanksgiving to buy gifts and then they complain they didnt get their items in time for Christmas.... With more and more people shopping online USPS, UPS, Fed Ex and Amazon just cant keep up with the deliveries anymore during the Holidays....

And with all the bad things going on this year, having a bit of early Christmas cheer and joy is a welcome change of pace....

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Grade1Teach — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:29:28 GMT

I just wrote on another thread that I went all out today. I ordered the TSV, the large snowman from the TSV, and the Mr. Christmas Gingerbread House. I don't normally order so much at once, but I am really loving the nostalgic theme this year.

I wasn't interested in anything from Valerie's show this morning, but I am sure she will have many more things to come and something will catch my eye.

I'm looking forward to CIJ more this year than any year before.

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AuntG — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:42:42 GMT

@traveler does Valerie's home look large? I once saw some inside pictures of her home and thought it looked like a charming bungalow. I really liked it, but other posters mentioned her small kitchen and living room. I thought that she and her husband might have moved to a new home.

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DJs mom — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:05:23 GMT

I ordered Valerie's curly ribbon picks in red and I ordered 2 orders of the Totally Chocolate holiday shaped peppermint bark. These are made by Saxon. I ordered them for the first time last year and everyone loved them including me, I was sad I didn't order more. They are delicious. This year I placed 2 orders and may order more. I still have a few pieces from last year in the fridge. I eat them sparingly.

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traveler — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:10:43 GMT

AuntG, I thought they brought in shelving for displaying her merchandise. Otherwise her home would seem cluttered.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:26:45 GMT

@traveler @AuntG It looks like the same smaller home she showed a tour of on her FB. She was on the other night and said some of the shelves were built in and usually held books. They took away the books and mirrored the back of each shelf.

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Marsha2003 — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:36:10 GMT

For some reason, nothing has really sparked my interest yet this year. I don't watch the shows but I check the new items to see what is being offered.