By Barbara Isaacs, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.
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07-15-2018 11:15 PM
I am curious: does anyone know how much input/creative control Valerie has over the items in her brand? They just showed an interview with a buyer who said she was the manager of the VPH brand and it made me wonder. For instance, I’ve heard Isaac is only the spokesperson for his clothes now. (Not saying that’s the case with Valerie! I just wasn’t sure how it worked.)
07-16-2018 09:24 AM
I love watching her shows. She gives me great decorating ideas. I have no eye for those things so I need the visual.
07-16-2018 09:28 AM
I agree that Jill tends to steamroll on-air vendors, but Valerie doesn't seem to mind. She gets a word in when she can.
07-16-2018 09:38 AM
She is sweet and ageless. I get some good ideas from her.
07-16-2018 12:30 PM
@mspatmac wrote:I too enjoy Valarie and was looking frward to her finale show tonight. Unfortunately Ric is the host and has completely ruined the show. He can't keep his mouth shut and allow Valarie to present her products in her usual refined manner. The producers need to tell him to tone it down. I finally turned the show off and will just look on line. I may miss some products that sell out quickly but that's QVC's loss.
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Absolutely agree!! He was way too loud, repeated every phrase about ten times, did not let Valerie speak...not a good pairing at all!! I also had to turn the channel....
07-16-2018 01:32 PM
@corita wrote:
@mspatmac wrote:I too enjoy Valarie and was looking frward to her finale show tonight. Unfortunately Ric is the host and has completely ruined the show. He can't keep his mouth shut and allow Valarie to present her products in her usual refined manner. The producers need to tell him to tone it down. I finally turned the show off and will just look on line. I may miss some products that sell out quickly but that's QVC's loss.
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Absolutely agree!! He was way too loud, repeated every phrase about ten times, did not let Valerie speak...not a good pairing at all!! I also had to turn the channel....
@corita, just wanted to add that repeating phrases or what someone else says seems to be a verbal tic for him.
Personally, I don't enjoy and won't watch either person being discussed here.
07-16-2018 01:55 PM
@TSVornotTSV wrote:I am curious: does anyone know how much input/creative control Valerie has over the items in her brand? They just showed an interview with a buyer who said she was the manager of the VPH brand and it made me wonder. For instance, I’ve heard Isaac is only the spokesperson for his clothes now. (Not saying that’s the case with Valerie! I just wasn’t sure how it worked.)
What is sounds like from this interview it's her products, her and her husband own the company and then the QVC must pick which ones and how many of each maybe?????.....
QVC Queen: From Glendover Elementary to Home-Decor Mogul on a Major Shopping Network
By Barbara Isaacs, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.
Parr Hill would not have imagined that she would one day be a cable-shopping force. Her career background had been primarily in not-for-profit fund-raising. At one point, she was representing the vendors of live wreaths and swags and made contact with QVC, who put her on the air with a group of the wreaths. A decade ago, Parr Hill entered an exclusive partnership with QVC.
Parr Hill and her husband, Will, now head their own company, which scours gift shows and a variety of vendors to find new items to become part of the line.
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And this is from this very QVC website:
A tastefully decorated space can help you create a relaxing cove in which you love to spend time. Set the stage for a beautiful home your guests are sure to enjoy and write home about with Valerie Parr Hill. Her home decorations are always stylish, always tasteful, and always in vogue. Created and overseen by the hardworking entrepreneur herself, find Valerie’s home accents at QVC.com.
Valerie Parr Co, The is a privately held company in Montville, NJ and is a Single Location business.
Categorized under Proprietary Online Service Networks. Our records show it was established in 1991 and incorporated in New Jersey. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 550000 and employs a staff of approximately 5.
07-16-2018 02:06 PM
@suzyQ3 wrote:
@corita wrote:
@mspatmac wrote:I too enjoy Valarie and was looking frward to her finale show tonight. Unfortunately Ric is the host and has completely ruined the show. He can't keep his mouth shut and allow Valarie to present her products in her usual refined manner. The producers need to tell him to tone it down. I finally turned the show off and will just look on line. I may miss some products that sell out quickly but that's QVC's loss.
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Absolutely agree!! He was way too loud, repeated every phrase about ten times, did not let Valerie speak...not a good pairing at all!! I also had to turn the channel....
@corita, just wanted to add that repeating phrases or what someone else says seems to be a verbal tic for him.
Personally, I don't enjoy and won't watch either person being discussed here.
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Oh my...did not mean to belittle him....but it sure can be hard to listen to for several hours. Wonder if there is something that can aid him????
07-16-2018 02:25 PM
I'm glad so many enjoy her. I don't care for her at all. You can predict when she is going to tilt her head, then nod, and fake a "sincere" comment. It's all very fake. Part of the reason I don't care for her is how gaudy her things often look when she sets groups up. I don't care for that much clutter in a home. I prefer a few special holiday decorations, and more room for friends and family to feel comfortable in a room. All those things bring chaos to a room, not peace. People are more relaxed, and enjoy special times more when they feel you made room for them, not things. Some of her settings just look like Christmas threw up in the room.
07-16-2018 02:26 PM
@corita wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
@corita wrote:
@mspatmac wrote:I too enjoy Valarie and was looking frward to her finale show tonight. Unfortunately Ric is the host and has completely ruined the show. He can't keep his mouth shut and allow Valarie to present her products in her usual refined manner. The producers need to tell him to tone it down. I finally turned the show off and will just look on line. I may miss some products that sell out quickly but that's QVC's loss.
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Absolutely agree!! He was way too loud, repeated every phrase about ten times, did not let Valerie speak...not a good pairing at all!! I also had to turn the channel....
@corita, just wanted to add that repeating phrases or what someone else says seems to be a verbal tic for him.
Personally, I don't enjoy and won't watch either person being discussed here.
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Oh my...did not mean to belittle him....but it sure can be hard to listen to for several hours. Wonder if there is something that can aid him????
@corita, you are so sweet! I think I should have used the word "affectiation" rather than "tic"; I don't think that it is a medical problem.
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