The Shopping Channel’s Gem Week Event kicks off today with the 14K Gold Diamond Grumetta Ring (see our Today’s Showstopper post below). Our Fine Jewellery Department couldn’t have selected a more exquisite piece to open up what is sure to be an exciting week. This exclusive design is available in limited quantities, so if you’ve fallen in love with it, don’t hesitate to make it yours.

Tune in or shop online at theShoppingChannel.com all week long as we bring you some of our most popular Genuine Gemstone shows. Including three incredible Today’s Showstoppers from Gold & Gems (today), Pearl Lustre (Wednesday) and Himalayan Gems (Friday).

The Shopping Channel’s My Home Event kicks off today! During this 10-day event, expect great shopping and offers on all things for your home. From decor and bedding to tableware and kitchen appliances, now is the time to pick up on new things to revitalize your space.

To get things started we’ve got a incredible special offer from our exclusive HomeSuite Collection. A two-pack of pillows for only $19.96. PLUS, you’ll receive a $10 savings card to use on your next HomeSuite purchase. For full details, click here.

For all My Home Event updates from The Shopping Channel, subscribe to our House & Home Insider. We’ll deliver product news and special offers right to your Inbox!

There is always a huge buzz in the our department leading up to a Jewel of a Deal day. Lots goes into co-ordinating this one-day event and we hope you’re delighted by the new styles (and great prices) we’ve been able to bring you.  

If you didn’t catch our Today’s Showstopper at midnight be sure to check it out.  It’s a  19″ Gemstone Necklace that will easily become one of your most-worn fall accessories. Available in smokey quartz, rose quartz, clear quartz or black agate - there is a neutral shade for everyone.

The day is a great line-up of never seen before items. We worked hard to have something for every taste and budget. The selection of items includes some from brand new designers that you won’t find in any of our other shows yet.

Another of the great deal you’ll want to take a look at is item 420-038, a 3-Piece Set consisting of a 10K Tanzanite & Diamond Pendant with a chain, a matching pair of earrings and ring all for $156.99 – we’re thinking three gifts in one! Think ahead to holiday gift giving for mom, a sister, friend or daughter.

Remember, the items in our Jewel of a Deal event are available today only. After today, you won’t see these styles again so be sure to pick up whatever pieces catch your eye. Happy shopping!

Our Model for a Day contest is officially closed, and we couldn’t be more excited about all the audition videos we received! We knew our viewers were a vibrant bunch of women - but we were still blown away by the amazingly creative and passionate videos you sent in.

Thank you to all of you lovely ladies who entered. Our finalists will be revealed online and in our Style File show on Monday October 6th (@ 6PM ET). And then the voting begins! Our viewers will be choosing the one very lucky winner.

We’ll be sure to remind you to check out our finalists & vote once they are revealed. Good luck to all of you!

It’s been really exciting to see each video submission that has come in for our Model for a Day contest. You only have until September 8th (ladies - that’s less than a week!) to upload or mail us your videos.

Nothing to be intimidated about, we want YOU - our everyday viewer! So grab a friend or family member (or tripod) and send us your submission. We look forward to receiving it.

Have a fellow The Shopping Channel viewer you think would make a great Model for a Day candidate? Click the Email link below to send them this post & video.

On the fence about entering our Model for a Day contest? Why not give it a shot? You have until September 8. There’s been great interest from viewers across the country.

As Promotions Manager of this contest, I thought I’d take the opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions that have been coming in from our viewers:

Is the Shopping Channel looking for a supermodel type?
No, not at all. It doesn’t matter what age, size or body type you are, we want YOU to enter! Our winner could very well be a plus sized model! We are looking for an everyday viewer. Someone who wants to travel to Toronto and have fun dressing up with Shauna, Charlotte, Anne and our other models.

What if I don’t live in the Greater Toronto Area?
Not a problem! The Shopping Channel will be flying our winner (and a friend!) into Toronto, regardless if she’s from Victoria, Newfoundland or points in between. We’ll also be picking up the tab for hotel and meals for you and a friend. The only caveat is that you need to get yourself to a major Canadian International airport. We’ll take care of the rest.

What should I say in my audition video?
The only tips I can give you is to be yourself. Give us your first name, city you are from and why you should be our Model for A Day. It could be for the simple reason that you want to meet our hosts, mingle with guests like Brian Bailey or spend a day trying on some of our designer fashions. Or perhaps you want to showcase how good The Shopping Channel fashions can look on women of all shapes and sizes. Don’t forget, the winner gets a $5,000 wardrobe to take home with them.

Send us your video today, or if you have any questions simply post a comment below and I’ll be sure and respond. For more suggestions, watch this video for advice from our judges.

It always amazes me how I came to Canada to retire and instead of staying at home and knitting socks,  Suzenne and I decided to go into partnership and re-launch Elizabeth Grant Skincare on The Shopping Channel. And what a success it has been.

I will never forget my first TV appearance. I came to you as a perfect stranger. I didn’t know who was listening or how many people were watching and by end of the day, after 4 shows, I sold out! I was thrilled and delighted and I remember thinking to myself, ‘what a wonderful channel, what a wonderful country and what wonderful people!’ And still today, every show I do fills me with the same excitement and the same sense of satisfaction.

I have memorable moments of all the hosts. Every host I work with I find absolutely adorable. They are kind and thoughtful. I always make sure that they have used the products and this is why they become as excited and enthusiastic as I do.

I have memorable moments of all the letters and emails I receive from my darling Torricelumn girls and guys. I’ve kept each and every one of them in a file and look at them frequently because they are not ordinary letters - they are sent with love and such care.

What has been most meaningful to me is my participation in The Shopping Channel’s Together We Can Make A Difference - Cancer Drive. This year was overwhelmingly successful and if, every year, we succeed in raising more money than the previous, then ‘Yes- together we will certainly make a difference.’

Looking back - I can honestly say thanks to you, these 10 years have been the best years of my life!

 
With love,
Elizabeth Grant

Tune in this coming weekend for Elizabeth’s 10th Anniversary visit. We will be celebrating as only The Shopping Channel & Elizabeth Grant can!

If you have your own fond memories of Elizabeth from the past 10 years we invite you to share it. Simply click on the Comments icon below.