The Victoria Day long weekend is only days away, which can only mean one thing – summer is well on its way!

For many women this means a trip to the nail salon for a pedicure. Knowing us, we’ll probably throw in a manicure while we’re at it for good measure! It’s only when this vital step has been taken will we be ready to breakout our summer sandals and rock them with confidence!

The Shopping Channel loves shoes just as much as the next gal - and a great summer sandal is the icing on the cake! So we decided to raid our shoe closet and have come up with four must have sandals that will take you through the summer season! From super comfy to sky-high and fabulous, we have exactly what you need for day and night summer lovin’!

Dr. Scholl’s Iris Toe Thong Sandal

Living up the summer months means a trip to the beach, and proper footwear is a definite must! This Iris Toe Thong Sandal from Dr. Scholl’s features cushioned Memory Fit® foam which ensures superior comfort while walking on the sandy beach. It’s fitted with a floral detail fastened to an elastic stretch instep strap that not only ensures a great fit, but also boasts must-have style!

Orthaheel Women’s Lola Toe Post Sandal

If you’re taking a trip this summer you’ll likely be doing a lot of walking. Women don’t want to sacrifice style for comfort, so our solution is this Lola Toe Post Sandal from Orthaheel. This sexy toe sandal is adorned with two-toned metal trim to help add glamour to your feet. But these sandals are also good for your body! They feature a built-in, lightweight EVA biomechanical orthotic footbed that helps support your feet, realigns the lower legs, and improves posture and balance.

Sam Edelman Georgina Gladiator Sandal

We don’t always know where our day will take us; plans change and we have to go with the flow. We can be spontaneous in this Sam Edelman Georgina Gladiator Sandal. They’re flat which makes them comfortable and perfect for a day of shopping. However the grey crystal and gunmetal stud embellishments give them a dazzling chic flare that’s appropriate for a casual dinner with friends.

Franco Sarto Kashmir Cork Wedge Peep Toe Sandal

Summer date nights and outdoor weddings are the highlight of our summer. These special occasions call for a spectacular shoe and our Franco Sarto Kashmir Cork Wedge Peep Toe Sandal fits the bill! It’s versatile and can be dressed up for more formal events or dressed down for a more casual setting. The sling-back, peep toe style features a platform wedge that will elongate your legs in all of the skirts, dresses, capris and shorts you plan on wearing in the warmer weather.

Shop all our summer sandals on our website!

Tune into The Shopping Channel on May 7th at 2:00pm ET and 8pm ET for the premiere of my New Copper/Silver/Gemstone Collection!

May is my favorite month of the year; April showers bring May flowers! Gems In Bloom is the PERFECT name for my show! From the ocean coloured turquoise all the way to the bright orange cornelian, the colors of the gemstones are truly vibrant! The handmade silver/copper jewellery really makes this line stand out in a crowd and isn’t for the faint hearted.

Please also look for my brand new smokey and onyx pieces all set in handmade oxidized textured fabulous mountings!

To view my collection visit TheShoppingChannel.com

See You Monday!

XOXO

Hilary Joy

Akkad Jewellery is one of the newest lines to come to The Shopping Channel and will be launching on April 27! We are so eager to bring this line to our customers we decided to sit down with the collection’s designer/creator, Ahmed Akkad, a few days early to get all the details about this magnificent collection.

Q: What can The Shopping Channel customers expect from AKKAD Jewellery?

A: AKKAD brings the Canadian viewer bold and feminine Fashion Jewellery made exactly to the same highest standards and specifications utilized in the making of the finest of fine Jewellery. Beautiful pieces meant to be worn everyday are executed with a perfectionist eye.

Q: What does the AKKAD Jewellery collection consist of?
A: AKKAD Jewellery offers an entire range of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and watches.

Q: What type of women is AKKAD Jewellery best for?
A: An AKKAD customer is confident and feminine. She loves to experiment with fashion and creates her own unique look. She wants to look glamorous and beautiful everyday, at home, work or play.

Q: What is the best way to describe the AKKAD Jewellery collection?
A: AKKAD Jewelry is anchored in a love of globally inspired glamour, heirloom modernism and powerful women. Hollywood in the 30’s, Capri and St. Tropez in the 60’s, and New York in the 70’s and 80’s are a constant source of inspiration.

Q: What do you think our customers will like most about the AKKAD Jewellery collection?
A: I believe the customer will love the beauty, uniqueness and versatility of the pieces, and will be particularly impressed with the impeccable craftsmanship.

Watch Akkad Jewellery on The Shopping Channel on April 27 at 7pm ET and throughout the day on April 28. Visit our website to shop the Akkad Jewellery collection!

We understand how jewellery can make a woman feel special; that’s why we’re celebrating silver here at The Shopping Channel with our Say it with Silver Event from April 16 to April 20!

We have a wide variety of stunning silver jewellery pieces that scream elegance, beauty, and “Hey look at me!” Below are just a few of our most favourite pieces from our silver jewellery collection. So please, step right up and take a peek.

Sterling Silver Canary Diamonelle Asscher Cut Stud Earrings

What we love most about these Diamonelle earrings is their classic beauty. These Asscher cut earrings have a traditional style that boasts femininity and grace. The canary colour adds a sweet and soft element that is sure to keep us loving and wearing these earrings for a very long time.

S.S. & 14k Gld Venetian & Medallion Charm Bracelet

This sterling silver charm bracelet is simply “charming”. The use of both silver and 14K gold, along with round pearls, creates a harmonious look that is simply breathtaking. This stunning bracelet is truly the package deal.

Sigal Style Sterling Silver Gold Plate Oval Citrine Ring

This Oval Citrine Ring is best described as majestic! Made of sterling silver and plated in gold, this eye-catcher will undoubtedly make a bold statement! The oval shaped citrine is 20×15mm, has an average weight of 3.91 grams, and is faceted and nestled between a set of prongs making it a timeless piece.

Himalayan Gems Sterling Silver Amazonite & Blue Topaz Pendant & Chain

The unique piece boasts a captivating colour with its bezel set, rectangular shaped amazonite along with a faceted round blue topaz. Together this duo creates one pendant that dangles from a 8″ venetian box chain with spring ring closure. This captivating piece is destined to find a special place in your jewellery collection.

For more pieces from our Say it with Silver Event visit our website.

In Canada the warmer months of the year are a delight! Countless nights are spent in the yard chatting with family and friends over drinks and a BBQ. This time of year is one of our favourites here at The Shopping Channel; we put together some great items that will help you turn your yard into an inviting living space.

Illuminate your walkway or seating area with a classic lantern like this one from Luminara. It will add warmth and ambiance to your outdoor living area and will give you peace of mind with an LED flameless candle. For added convenience, this lantern comes with a built-in auto timer and will turn on and off at the same time every day.

There’s no better way to enjoy the tranquility of your backyard than swaying back and forth in a hammock. This Vivere Polyester Rope Hammock is woven with soft spun polyester for added comfort and will resist mildew, rot, and decay. Secure this hammock between two trees then grab a book and spend the afternoon reading or sleeping.

Add some fun to your backyard with a fire pit, like this 35″ Square Fire Pit exclusively designed for The Shopping Channel. Not only will this piece fit perfectly with any outdoor look, it will also keep you warm during cooler nights. Secure the fire pit with the grill top and you’ll be serving some yummy treats in no time!

It’s Spring Fashion Week here at The Shopping Channel and we have everything you need to bring your wardrobe up to date for this FRESH new season! Read on to learn about some of our must-have spring fashion essentials.

The spring season is notorious for being pumped with bright colour, and this year is no different. Infuse vibrant colours into your wardrobe with bold dresses, hand bags and shoes!

Purses

Our Sam & Kate Carrie Double Buckle Hobo is available in great spring colours which include green, teal, and white. This spacious handbag is outfitted with pebble grain leather and a unique double leather detailing weave throughout the top edge of handbag. For added convenience, this purse is detailed with a magnetic snap closure and an additional adjustable shoulder strap.

Shoes

One might say that shoes make the outfit, that’s why we love these Libby Edelman Ballet Flats. Available in white, pink and turquoise, these shoes are sure to put your best foot forward-especially during the spring season. The cut-out medallion with designer’s initials on the front vamp is sure to keep you stylish while the flexible rubber outsole keeps you comfy and stable.

Dresses

Our Liz Lange Ultimate Tie Front Maxi Dress is ideal for the warmer months because of its versatility. It’s loose fitting and will keep you cool while you’re in the heat, but its length gives you coverage from the sun’s rays and offers warmth on chilly nights. Get it in fuchsia and this dress will easily take you from spring to summer!

For more spring fashion ideas visit our website!

Eggies™ System
The tedious job of peeling a hardboiled egg has finally been eliminated! With the Eggies™ System all you need to do is break open a raw egg, drop it in the Eggie, boil it and pop it out once it’s cooked!

This product is also great for someone on a restrictive diet, like those who only eat egg whites. Instead of separating your yolk and egg whites, buy a carton of egg whites and cook them hardboiled in the Eggie. Add some seasonings and ingredients to the Eggie before you cook your egg whites for a customized creation!

Kuhn Rikon Auto Attach Can Opener & Jar Opener Set
Instead of struggling to get your jars and cans open without ruining your brand new manicure, invest in this the Kuhn Rikon Auto Attach Can Opener & Jar Opener Set. This dynamic duo will likely become vital members of your kitchen ensemble and you’ll find yourself reaching for them time and time again.
The Side Wind Can Opener opens canned food with ease leaving no sharp edges on the lid or can. This helpful tool also ensures metal pieces from the top of the can don’t fall into your food - an added bonus for even the most health conscious consumers.
The 5-in-1 Jar Opener locks onto twist lids to create leverage that opens jars in a snap! It also helps you open bottle caps, pull tab lids, ring tab cans, and flip top bottles with little effort.

Debbie Meyer Reynolds Handi-Vac
The only downside to some kitchen innovations is the bulky size - but not with the Debbie Meyer Reynolds Handi-Vac. This compact product not only helps you plan your meals, but also stores your food and seals in the freshness by removing and locking out air.

For more Kitchen Innovations ideas visit our website!

Who doesn’t love the smell of a clean house and the sense of rhyme and rhythm in a home? The feeling of being organized, clean and orderly is a great one and is the reason why so many are accustom to this yearly tradition.

If you are one of these spring cleaners here is a list of items available at The Shopping Channel that will help you not only CLEAN, but ORGANIZE and STORE this spring!

Visually Appealing storage:

The best way to organize yourself is to CATEGORIZE your belongings. Our set of three Muarry Faux Leather Storage Boxes will help group like items in your home. They come in different sizes along with a decorative print which makes them great to store in a closet or out where the eye can see!

Take the process one step further and use a home printer to create neat and professional looking labels for each box. We suggest printing labels on our Canon MX882 Wireless All In One Inkjet Printer. Attach the label to the outside of a storage box so you’ll know what’s inside without having to open the lid!

When it comes to storing the countless remote controls in your living room, use our Brown Faux Leather Remote Control Storage Box to keep these handy tools close by yet discreetly hidden. Use the photo insert to add a personal decorative element to the room.

Functionality:

A happy home is a functional home where the most commonly used items can be found easily and quickly. Our Household Essentials 4-Tier Revolving Shoe Tree will be a stable home for up to 24 pairs of shoes and will help keep your doorway clear. To accommodate a closet’s shelving, the tiers’ height are adjustable and feature a revolving wire rack to help you find your shoes when you’re rushing out the door!

Workable Space:

Doing the laundry for an entire household is a tall order that requires professional tools to get the job done right the first time! Create workable space in your laundry room with our Westex Corner Valet. This pole holds up to 44 hangers which create the ideal space to clean, dry, steam and organize your laundry.

For more Home Storage Solution ideas visit our website!

Millano delivers linens which are renowned for their luxurious feel and superior style. This drapery is the preferred choice of those who desire a quality product.

Our Price: $129.96

Today’s Showstopper: $89.96

Our Today’s Showstopper offers a COMPLETE WINDOW TREATMENT and a HIGH END DESIGNER LOOK for a FRACTION OF THE PRICE! This is a complete 10 piece drapery set and it’s UNDER $90. Only $9.00 a piece!

This drapery is perfect for the season and offers room darkening properties! Each piece is lined with thermal properties and is designed to keep the cold out and the heat in.

It also features a conventional outer lining to block out the sun. The drapery panels are VERSATILIE and can be hung traditionally through a rod or hung with clip rings for a more relaxed look.

Comes with everything you need including the hardware!

This drapery set is available in an array of beautiful colours and it’s only available at The Shopping Channel.

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IT Cosmetics infuses anti-aging technology into truly innovative, high performance colour cosmetics. IT Cosmetics provides the tools, products and know-how to remake your look from head-to-toe.

Our Price: $65.95

Today’s Showstopper: $49.57

Today’s IT Cosmetics 6 piece Today’s Showstopper is designed to help you create a flawless complexion and it comes to you at an UNBEATABLE VALUE! Separately the pieces in this set retail for $159. The Illuminating Wand Ball Brush alone retails for $48, our Today’s Showstopper costs only $1.57 more.

This set includes THREE BRAND NEW ITEMS – the Dual Airbrush Concealer Brush, the Airbrush Illuminating Powder and the Illuminating Wand Ball Brush!

Also included in this set is Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, the brand’s #1 selling product, and the Brow Powder Universal Brow Pencil. Both are TOP RATED by our customers! We’ve sold nearly 50,000 tubes of Bye-Bye Under Eye Concealer

This set is exclusive to The Shopping Channel in Canada!

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