topic Re: Valerie in Holiday

Valerie

fingerlakesny — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:16:23 GMT

Valerie's pre-show is this Thursday at 4 p.m. Can't wait!

Re: Valerie

10sluvr — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:41:12 GMT

a little OT, but sometimes, i wish she did a clothing line. She always wears classic clothing and looks so pulled together. I doubt it's anything from the Q, but i might be wrong.

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Skididdy — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:36:44 GMT

PARHILL yesssss. I love Christmas in July shows.

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Daludog — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:00:19 GMT

I used to look forward to her shows, not anymore, her stuff is becoming so cheap and tacky. Probably more gingerbread stuff, and spheres. But i do love Christmas in July shows of other brands.

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on the bay — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:19:42 GMT

@Daludog,

I kinda agree.

I used to have a very hard time not ordering something from Valerie but I do think her things have changed for the most part and what she chooses to show. A lot of her things do look "cheap and tacky."😑

and remind me of things I used to get at the drug store at Christmas.

She does seem to think spheres in every color and little glass lamps, plastic beaded fruit are popular.

I can look from one spot where I am sitting and see 2 Valerie lamps, 3 of her flameless candles, her snowy birds. I love them all.And her tall glowing lantern in the yard.

And I did get my daughter her spring napkins which are very well done and she loves.

And some of her things are still very cute and unusual. Her prices are not so great these days though. I think we all know we can find comparable

in so many places.

I guess she orders and tries products from different places.

Still I can hope there are better things to come.

She, like others may not have as many sources to order from anymore.

It is still fun to watch her but I only will watch her with a few hosts.

Thank you for posting this @fingerlakesny! I wouldn't have known.

Re: Valerie

on the bay — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:42:08 GMT

And I really like all the things I have and like a lot of us have said, I really don't need or want anymore!

Still fun to watch and sometimes every once in a blue moon there is something that just wants to come into my house, or a gift for someone elses!

Re: Valerie

corita — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:48:06 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
And I really like all the things I have and like a lot of us have said, I really don't need or want anymore!
Still fun to watch and sometimes every once in a blue moon there is something that just wants to come into my house, or a gift for someone elses!
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I still enjoy her shows - with certain hosts - and certainly don't need anymore 'goodies'. I can look around my house an see many of Valerie's items. I think one time I counted ten just in my TV room!!! But they were all purchased years ago, when her items were made mostly in wood or heavy, substantial glass.
I do have a thing for her hurricane lanterns! I do not like her mini lights for them, but I usually add my own Candle Impressions inside. Better glow and light fills the entire vessel. Have at least 10 that I change with the seasons!!

Re: Valerie

beach-mom — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:52:51 GMT

Thanks for posting @fingerlakesny! I usually find my "group" holiday gifts early. Everyone always likes them.

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Daludog — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:53:31 GMT

It has changed so much the past few years. I used to love her thick full christmas wreaths, and she would offer them in a few color choices. I notice she uses a lot of stuff in red decor the past few seasons also. She is also bringing in a lot of "made like glass" plastic items, that i can find at my local drug store. Another disappointing change for QVC.

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Beauty Maven — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:24:33 GMT

I love Valerie. I will always love Valerie. Her shows are the only ones I watch on QVC! I find the CIJ shows a welcome distraction from the politics and problems of the day. Sadly though, the quality of her products has declined.

I ordered a ton of things last year, and I returned more than I kept. I became an expert in gluing broken pieces, and coloring over poor paint jobs. I thought I'd give it another try with H225166 Illuminated Snow-tipped Wax Pine cones. I ordered two sets and wouldn't you know it -- a non-working pinecone in both sets! Back they go. I am so tired of re-packaging, calling customer service, emailing customer service, printing missing labels, trips to the Post Office, following up on refunds etc. etc. It's exhausting!

I will still watch Valerie and CIJ, but I'll limit my orders to wreaths, picks and garlands, and maybe the Starry Night Pillars that will be offered in August. (I've never had a problem with Valerie's hurricanes & pillars.)

Anyway, I don't mean to be a downer!! I hope everyone enjoys CIJ this year. May your purchases arrive quickly, unbroken, and in proper (long lasting) working order!!!!

Re: Valerie

Catch71 — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:37:55 GMT

Everything seems to be like something I have seen before. Channel surfing today and saw her present a scene in a candle shape with swirling glitter. It's just a variation of faux candles from years past. Between gingerbread houses, lanterns with scenes, glittery candles, etc. everything looks old fashioned and nothing new. Hoping for something fresh and different this year and preferably something that doesn't require batteries and doesn't light up!

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AuntG — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:34:31 GMT

Her lanterns are favorites of mine because I can make them seasonal with just a few Hobby Lobby items!

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ScarletDove — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:44:58 GMT

Used to love everything Valerie...but over the years quality and class has diminished. Too much glitter, glitz, globes, shiny balls and flashing lights rather than classy timeless products. Martha Stewart has emerged as having the classy products...

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:31:37 GMT

I wish she would ease up on the glitter....or even offer a choice of glitter or not...

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Grade1Teach — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:17:33 GMT

I love Valerie and always record her shows. However, I have to agree with others on here who say that her quality has diminished in recent years. I think she's putting out too much too quickly.

I do have some great quality pieces of hers that I have bought through the years. I haven't purchased anything recently though. I think the last purchase I made from her was a beautiful glass cloche a few years ago. It is always on display in my kitchen and I change out what I put inside it with each season. That's the best thing I ever bought from her.

I have certainly been tempted by some items, but it has been easier for me to pass on them lately. I often look at some of her things and I can already guess what the complaints will be. Waiting for the reviews helps and it saves me money in the long run.

Regardless, I will keep watching when she is on.

Re: Valerie

Spurt — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:30:43 GMT

Like everyone has said, I still watch her and I do like getting decorating ideas from her shows. Now occasionally I will buy something if its something unique..I do buy a lot of her garlands and wreaths.... But so much of her stuff is repeats---and I'm not into gingerbread villages, or glass spheres, I have enough lanterns....And one of her shows was mostly picks and ribbons 🥱😴ZZZZZZ She needs just a bit more variety.......