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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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That does seem to be the problem, there alway sis another one isn't there?! The correct decision will come to…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. I still can’t decide! The scarves are so enormously expensive now and I…
It is a hard decision isn't it Anne? I have to say the more I wear this scarf the more…
Dear Liza Lee, thank you for your comment. I am so glad that you find my blog useful and enjoyable!…
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Friday post 02/08/24: with a pretty outfit
Well, it has been a hot and humid week here in this part of the UK! I am so glad that I bought a better fan for our bedroom earlier in the year. The rest of the house is unbearable … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Camilla, Jaipur Blue Throwover, Marks and Spencer, One Hundred Stars, Views of Vesuvius
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Reading roundup 31/07/24
Welcome to my blog. On Wednesdays I usually write about the books that I have read during the previous week. Unfortunately, I haven’t finished a book in time for today’s post! Yet again I have been struggling with my mental … Continue reading
Friday post 26/07/24: with some tulips
Hello and welcome to my blog. Last Friday I posted a reveal of my new giant triangle cashmere/silk shawl, Tulipomanie. As it has been so warm and humid here, I haven’t been able to take many modelling photos, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, giant triangle, Hermès, pink, shawls, Tulipomanie, vermillion
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Reading roundup 24/07/24
Welcome to this week’s post about the books I have been reading. I have finished one quite long book as you can see… This book is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, #01 The Empyrean. I chose this because I needed … Continue reading
Friday post 19/07/24: with something bright and beautiful!
Friday is here and it’s going to be hot in this part of the UK later on today (I am writing this in the early morning). So, it’s time for a reveal! Some extremely expensive retail therapy has helped to … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged cashmere, cobalt, fuchsia, giant triangle, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2024, pink, Tulipomanie, vermillion
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Reading roundup 17/07/24
Welcome to this week’s post. I must apologise because this is going to be as unsatisfactory as last week’s! Unfortunately, I have been very ill and have really struggled to read books. In addition, I have made some poor choices. … Continue reading
Friday post 12/07/24: with apologies
Hello to you all. I must apologise once again for the low level content this week. The reason is that I have been more ill than usual with very difficult mental issues. I am hoping that I will recover enough … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, illness, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee, Tulipomanie
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Reading roundup 10/07/24
Apologies dear friends and visitors! I have been very unwell for most of last week and have been unable to concentrate on reading. Having made several false starts I have not finished a book, which is very unusual for me. … Continue reading
Friday post 05/07/24: a taste of Hermès’ new season Autumn/Winter 2024 scarves and shawls
Hello and welcome to my blog. Regulars will know that I am a fan of Hermès shawls, scarves, twillies, and so on…! It is always exciting to see the new season’s designs and colourways as they appear. Yes, the fashion … Continue reading
Reading roundup 03/07/24
So, we are already in the second half of the year and I hope everyone is enjoying their reading. I had a bit of a 👍 and a 👎 kind of week, in that one of my two books was … Continue reading
Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…