Monthly Archives: March 2017

Outfit of the day 15/03/17

I am pleased to be able to write that things seems to have calmed down for now, although I am crossing fingers, toes and probably eyes in the hope that they stay that way. It has been a beautiful day … Continue reading

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Update 14/03/17

I cannot update properly today as things are pretty bad in our household. We are a family under severe stress with next to no support. My lovely friends do their best via social media, but I don’t have anyone who … Continue reading

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Wardrobe planning #10 : More ideas

I thought that I might take a small pause in this Wardrobe Planning series and find out what other bloggers have to offer on this issue, particularly for older women. I have discovered some very interesting and useful posts and … Continue reading

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Scarf of the moment: Parures de Samouraïs

I have decided to work through all of my Scarf of the Moment posts and update them in line with the structure I used for the more recent ones. Also, as and when the scarves are reissued I will add … Continue reading

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Update 09/03/17

I am unable to write an Outfit of the Day post as I am bedridden again.  Last night Lovely Husband had a terrifying health incident, which I managed to handle calmly at the time. Fortunately, although it was very frightening, … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 08/03/17

I am so pleased that I was feeling well enough to go out again today! Whoop! Even if it was only one of our garden centre visits again. It is better than lying in bed all day. Today’s outfit was … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day 07/03/17

What a gorgeous day! It really feels as if Spring is here. We did go out today and, as we drove along, I felt uplifted to see daffodils, crocuses and tiny green buds on the hedgerows at the side of … Continue reading

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Wardrobe planning #09: Scarf colourways

One of the things that makes Hermès’ scarves unique and so sought after is the designers’ and colourists’ use of colour. It is not simply that the colours are beautiful, which of course they are, but that interesting and unusual … Continue reading

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Outfit of the day and purchases 03/03/17

Yesterday’s trip made me feel very happy and so pleased that we had done something special for once. But it did take a lot out of both of us. I am so tired today, although I did manage to get … Continue reading

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Special day 02/03/17

Exactly 30 years ago today, it was a Monday, I came home from working in my two school libraries, flung myself down on the sofa and kicked off my shoes. It was the day after half term. The year before, … Continue reading

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