A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of touring The Shopping Channel’s headquarters and studio in Mississauga, ON. You see, they figured that a Shopaholic like me would appreciate a behind-the-scenes glimpse – and they were right! From brand new studio sets to a massive control room where the magic takes place, I can’t wait to share photos from the tour. (Coming soon!)

Today, I want you to do three things:

1. Check out www.theshoppingchannel.com. I’ll bet big bucks that there are brands you had no clue The Shopping Channel carried – including popular retailers such as Sam Edelman, stila, Bose, Umbra and more!

2. Shop by 11:59pm on December 17th for guaranteed home delivery before Christmas.

3. Consider this – The Shopping Channel has exclusive pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. Combine that with their Easy Pay option, and all of a sudden, holiday shopping just got easier – and easier on the wallet, too.

And you just know I’ve put together some picks for you! Check out my fave brands and holiday gifting ideas -

If you’re visiting or live in the Greater Toronto Area, check out The Shopping Channel’s fun and friendly Off-Air Outlet. Located at 100A Orfus Road in Toronto, the outlet carries many of The Shopping Channel’s best-sellers as well as a large selection of discounted merchandise. Happy Shopping!

Click here to visit The Shopping Channel.

… with a Giveaway! (Open to Canadians only, please.)

Daniel Goddard returns to The Shopping Channel this weekend to show off the latest styles from Aquaswiss.

(Who is Daniel Goddard? Come on! He just happens to be a Hollywood Heartthob - whom Y&R fans will recognize as Cane Ashby. Remember this picture from the last time we met? I certainly do!)

This weekend, tune in to see Daniel Goddard LIVE on The Shopping Channel on Saturday, October 13th (click here for showtimes). BONUS: Serious Y&R fans will want to tune in on Saturday @ 8 p.m. EST to catch a special combo show with Y&R actress Tracey Bregman (aka Lauren Fenmore) and her stunning jewellery line!

So how do we celebrate Aquaswiss’ return to The Shopping Channel? With a sweet giveaway, of course!

One lucky reader will win a White/Rosetone Aquaswiss Men’s Trax 5H Quartz Silicone Strap Watch, valued at $300 (pictured left).

Bold and refined, this Aquaswiss Trax 5H is sure to get noticed! The handsome design begins with a round stainless steel case with a matching bezel. The Aquaswiss logo appears on the top of the screw down crown.

The handsome round sunray dial displays Arabic numerals in the even hour positions and black index markers in the odd positions. The hour and minute hands expose luminous accents, while the “Aquaswiss” logo shows under 12:00. A date subdial rests near 3:00, a 24 hour subdial shows above 6:00 and a day subdial displays near 9:00. These record-style detailed subdials add great texture to this Aquaswiss. This piece is kept in motion by a Swiss Parts ISA 9238 Quartz movement.

Each silicone strap fits up to an 8-1/2″ wrist, featuring coordinating stainless steel inserts. This Trax 5H secures with a buckle. Enjoy!

To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck! (more…)

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Two Words: Today’s Showstopper.

Chances are, if you’ve ever tuned into The Shopping Channel, you’ve succumbed to the lure of a Showstopper. Think about it – the best brands – or new ones you NEED to know about - at AMAZING prices for one day only! It’s a Canadian shopping tradition, folks.

Well, set your alarms friends! Tomorrow (Monday, October 1st) is The Shopping Channel’s fourth annual National Shopping Day! Created in 2009, National Shopping Day was designed to inspire and celebrate the shopper in us all, bringing Canadians outstanding values on high-quality, unique products from brands they know and trust. National Shopping Day also serves as the unofficial kick off to the holiday shopping season, and with only 84 days between October 1st and December 25th (YIKES!) to get it all done, there’s no better time to get shopping.

On the ballot for this year’s National Shopping Day? How about a sweet 3-piece Expandable Spinner set from the travel experts at Heys Luggage, Clyburn Booties – which are must-have footwear from Hush Puppies, a 7-piece kit from the makeup moguls at Cover FX, and a 9-piece cleaning kit from the mess-free magicians at Ultimate Cloth. Of course, ALL of the showstoppers will be at exclusive prices that can’t be found anywhere else!

(Want to plan ahead? The prices will be revealed tonight at 10:00pm, and if that Heys set is anywhere near the number I’ve got in mind, you can bet I’ll be jumping all over it tomorrow. Luggage is the first thing on my shopping list this fall!)

Want them to sweeten the deal? How about this – Make ANY purchase from The Shopping Channel between 10:00pm EST on Sunday, September 30, 2012 and 6:59am EST on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 – and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of twenty-five $500 gift cards from The Shopping Channel! Woot! (more…)

If you happen to run into me at some point and think, “Wow! She looks stunning!” – I’ll come clean.

I’ve had a LOT of help.

Now I normally don’t go crazy for beauty drops, but when The Shopping Channel dropped the above products on my doorstep – all featured in their Summer Beauty Event – I couldn’t help but smile. Some of the HOTTEST beauty, skin and hair care products within arm’s reach? Don’t mind if I do.

Of course, now would be a great time to earn my swag and tell you about the Summer Beauty Event:

“Every day from July 2nd to 31st, Canadians are invited to experience with new summer colours, redefine their skin care regimen or receive great value from their existing regimen – all from an unparalleled collection of skin care, cosmetics, hair care and beauty tools.”

Celeb spots include Denise Richards, Monika Schnarre and Kimora Lee Simmons – plus a multitude of fantastic beauty buys, a Beauty Lover’s Dream Giveaway, exclusive summer beauty picks and more. (more…)

It’s a hard life when you have to spend 30 minutes on a Sunday afternoon with a Hollywood heartthrob.

Still, when The Shopping Channel asked me to swing by to check out Aquaswiss watches – and interview spokesperson Daniel Goddard (whom Y&R fans will recognize as Cane Ashby) – I reluctantly agreed.

(Who am I kidding? I did a happy dance around my living room. But that’s purely because I have a love for dramatically bold jewelry with breathtaking brilliance.)

Now to address the burning question on all your minds, YES – Daniel is incredibly gorgeous and his Australian accent is enough to drive one to spontaneous self combustion. However, he is also intelligent, engaging and has a definitive eye for design and creativity.

And since Daniel is the new spokesperson for Aquaswiss watches, we had a chance to chat about the timepieces – and time spent with loved ones. (more…)

The following giveaway is now CLOSED.

*EDIT* 
Great news folks! When The Shopping Channel saw the great response from readers weighing in – and noticed that quite a few were drooling over the palette – they graciously offered an Urban Decay Naked Palette for giveaway! (Value $58) This item is currently SOLD OUT at TSC, so enter for your chance to win! Scroll down for the giveaway… Good Luck!

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I’d like to think of myself as a shopping connoisseur. Both online and in-store, I have a knack for finding the best deals – frankly, if it’s not on sale, I don’t buy it.

(Except groceries – we all have to eat!)

However, The Shopping Channel (TSC) throws me for a loop.

First, the products are showcased on television around the clock. Like, “it’s 3 o’clock in the morning and I have insomnia oh look what’s on the TV they’re selling curling irons” around the clock. Second, for the longest time, the products were only purchased over the phone. Third, in your average morning, you can conceivably see everything from makeup to coffee makers to yard tools. Kind of like taking Sears and throwing it into a blender.

So if you’re strictly an in-store kind of shopper, it can be intimidating. And for the last few years, I paid The Shopping Channel no mind.

Recently, however, I’ve discovered that if you visit their online store, not only does it make perfect sense, but there are DEALS TO BE HAD. Like, seriously awesome deals. Especially in beauty.

Urban Decay! Juice Beauty! Pur Minerals! Elizabeth Grant!

Available in a wide selection of best sellers, exclusive sets and must-haves… at discounted prices exclusive to The Shopping Channel. I know, awesome. (more…)