I wanted to write about all the people that have become part of The Lisa Robertson Show "project" for lack of a better term. But I warn you now, it's going to be long!

It started out with The Lisa Robertson Show, then the G.I.L.I.(TM) line, then A Lisa Robertson Christmas, everything coordinating with Facebook, then adding The Lisa Robertson 360 page. I know, it seems like a lot of me. But ironically, it's really about an amazing team. I have to begin with Jen Volansky. She is the managing producer for PM Style and all things Lisa Robertson. It's a big job! Jen and I had worked together for a number of years when I did the Vicenza remotes. It was in those shows that I grew to admire her. She is a smart, strong, amazing woman. I never have to worry when she is in charge. Things will get done, they will be right and nothing will fall apart. She does her job so well, I can relax and focus on mine. I was thrilled when she agreed to lead our team. She has become a good friend, and I could not have done it without her.

One of the other very important people, is Angelo. He is the stylist for G.I.L.I.(TM), PM Style, The Lisa Robertson Show, and anything else I can get him for! He is passionate about his work, doesn't mind working long hours, is extremely talented, very loyal, has a weakness for studded, high end smoking slippers, and always makes it a lot of fun. 

Nancy, keeps my schedule and generally bosses me around, which would be an enviable position if it weren't so much work. She will make you smile no matter how bad your day is. She brightens my day.

Katie, who handles and coordinates all the things going on in the social world, which has become really complicated! We spend so much time together people are going to start talking. (Just kidding). I am going to miss hanging out with her.
I have been very lucky with the people I've worked with on the social team, Claire, Megan and Erin. They have all been amazing.

And the list just keeps going. Amy who helps decide what blog we're going to do each week. Denise and Priscilla who are the team that do the 360 page. (Don't get in a texting match with Denise, she will win every time and you will be on the floor laughing!)

Irene who has a laugh that just makes you laugh harder, and she coordinates all the G.I.L.I.(TM) product placement.

And of course, my dear friend Eva. She has done my hair and make up for many years and The only thing she is better at than making me look my best, is being a good friend.

The team that does our shows on Friday nights is an amazing team. This is a show that required a new look at everything. I believe it is the most highly produced live show that we have ever done. Sean and Brian lead the way in the control room. Yes, they are exceptional at what they do, but they also know me and can tell when I am tired or stressed. Then they joke accordingly in my ear to make me laugh.

Scott makes model movements look smoother than water ballet. Jay suits up in what looks like a coat of armor with a big elephant trunk on the front. He is the man that literally wears the camera you see through. Teresa directs on the floor. Cherie and Noelle are coordinating and moving product. The models come in and out and make the most complicated movements look easy and beautiful.

Amy Stran was such a joy to work with doing the social part of the show.

And Alberti has been more fun than "a barrel full of monkeys", LOL! I love them both.

When you see extra video, during the show it is Chanelle's team, Dan, Joe and sometimes Paul, that make it happen. It is amazing how much we can get shot in one day, and how much we can laugh in between every take.

The Christmas Decor shows would never happen without Valerie Par Hill and her team of elves, Bryan, Suzanne, Marcy and Liz. They make as much magic in a day as it would take me a month to do on my own.

And believe it or not, there are more people I should name; Jonathan, Toi, Travis, Ilana and Howard, just to name a few.

One of the joys in life is spending time with people that make your day better. I have been surrounded with them on this project, and it has truly been a joy. I will miss spending Friday nights with them and you. But we have one more week, so let's enjoy the time we have, and be grateful for the time we were given. :)

See you soon,

--Lisa

I have found that I do not work nearly as well with coworkers as I do with friends. Which is why I have especially enjoyed--and will especially miss--Monday nights. PM Style is a great show, but it is a bear! The sheer volume of 3 hours of fashion is staggering. Each item comes out of QVC's Product Central in a number of sizes, each of those sizes comes in each of the colors, and each of those options comes in multiple samples. Crazy, right? The logistics of pulling all of these items, keeping them in order, pulling them out, steaming them, arranging them, not to mention getting them on models and getting a show done is unbelievable.

It is every Monday night, and it has grown to be an evening full of people I truly admire and love being with. There is no one on this crew who doesn't have the highest standards. It is a show full of perfectionists. :-) Being on my feet for three hours talking about fashion can be challenging. If it weren't for the crew and the models, I don't think I could do it. Our team is lead once again by Jen Volansky who I talked about last week. She does an amazing job. Sherry is our coordinating producer, she runs a tight ship. I adore her. She is tough and she is direct and she is very very good at what she does.

There are a lot of private jokes there after all these years! Erin, (who worked with me on social media for awhile), works alongside Sherry. She is "whip smart", has no idea how beautiful she is, and is a perfectionist.

Fran is part of that team as well. You will never meet a sweeter soul, and he has the most beautiful baby daughter you've ever seen. Jerome worked with us for a while and will always be part of the family. He's funny, a great dresser, and my "crazy" doesn't bother him. Bill Hambrook and I have worked together for I think all of my 20 years here. He knows how to read me by now. He is always there, always on his game, and always ready with a quick joke when, once again, I look like I'm a little stressed out.

We have an amazing group of people to coordinate all the product. Russelle, who was the first person to lead in this position, (thank you, Russelle!), Kristen who is the tiniest little thing and the most efficient person you've ever met.

Amy who is quiet and understated but gets everything done before you even know it. And Jamir, with his great T-shirts, always there to make it work with a great sense of style and a laugh.

Jason Smith is our Line Producer. He is a big guy with a heart of gold. I am so glad he took this job. Once again, it's a bear, but he shows up every week, he really cares, he doesn't "phone it in".

Brian has been our Director for many years, I would love to tell you some of the running jokes on him, but he would hunt me down. Eric has been directing now for a while and he is great. He and I have done a lot of the Vicenza remotes together. I think I still owe him a gelato! Jay and Skot coordinate cameras with the control room and what's happening on the set. Corey is in charge of lighting...it takes a village!

Courtney. What can I say about Courtney? She is a light in any room she is in. I look forward to seeing her every week, and she is like a sister to me. She just makes me belly laugh. :)

Two of the most important parts of this show are Angelo and the models.

They have truly become extended family for me. They laugh, joke, dance, bake, tease, work and hug their way through every week. So Angelo, Kate, Monica, Brenda, Suzanne, Kerri, Jacque, (and Andre, Ed, Toi, and Melissa who are always part of our little band) I love you guys. Thank you for everything.

I wish I had time to really let you meet everyone, but hopefully this gives you an idea of why I will miss them all.

I can't believe it is my last PM Style. Time flies.

Over the last few weeks I have been talking about the people that have come to mean a lot to me in my years at QVC. After all, it is the people that make our lives what they are. I have talked about the people I work with in the studio, who have come to mean a great deal to me; the guests who have become good friends; the people who have made my time at QVC such an amazing 20 years.

Now, I want to talk about you. I am not sure you realize what a difference you make. We have shared a lot you and I, the good and the bad. We have shared jokes, fashion, beauty, Christmas decorating, laughter and sorrow, advice and encouragement, triumph and loss, cooking and burning things, teasing, late night snacks, books, movies, sleeplessness, etc.

You have become a part of my every day. I know you listen to me, but I want you to know that I listen to you, too. You have been a bigger help, a greater source of comfort and a more welcome diversion when I have needed it, than anything else I can think of. How would you describe a friend? Someone who you care for who is there for for you, who you share things with? We have become good friends, and I want to thank you.

As I take this next turn in my life, I would like to put you in my pocket and take you with me, but I don't have to. You can be with me on Facebook, and in person when we run into each other along the way. I have loved having you as part of my life, and I hope you will continue to be there.

I am not sure what the future brings, but one thing is for sure: it won't be boring!

Thank you for 20 years, I'll see you soon :)

I love Christmas cookies! These little cookies are one of my favorites that we always made when I was growing up, and I made them again this year! I thought I would share the recipe with you.

What You'll Need:

1 C butter

1/2 C sifted confectioners sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

2 1/4 C Sifted Flour

1/4 tsp Salt

3/4 C Chopped Pecans

Reading the recipe is always important!

1. Mix butter, sifted confectioners sugar, and vanilla.

2. Stir in sifted flour, and salt

3. Add chopped pecans

4. Roll into 1 inch balls

5. Refrigerate for 1 hour

6. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes on an ungreased sheet

7. Roll in a bag of confectioners sugar once when cookies are hot and again when they are cool.

ENJOY!