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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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Category Archives: Wardrobe
Friday post 30/10/26: With some special birthday planning!
Welcome to my final post for October! The year seems to be passing by so quickly and we are nearing my very significant birthday already. My special present was delivered from the jeweller and I have put it away until … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Lifestyle, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged 70th Birthday, Duo Boots, green, Massaccesi, purple, Seasalt Cornwall
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Friday post 23/10/26: With a quick update
This is going to be a very quick post today. I am happy to be able to write that last weekend’s upheaval with no central heating, hot water, or cooker hob was fully resolved on Monday. The gas engineers from … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, necklaces, house, Rewilding Nature, house cleaning
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Friday post 02/10/26: With a green velvet dress!
The weeks really roll past very swiftly these days! I am finding it difficult to believe that we are now in October and that I am only a month away from my 70th birthday. I am hoping to be well … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, green, dresses, Rewilding Nature, Seasalt Cornwall
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Friday post 25/09/26: With some lovely new shoes
It’s Friday, so time for a new post! This week, we have been busy supporting Elder Son with his health issues and also starting the process of finding a cleaner. I have tried my best to keep our home tidy … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Rewilding Nature
This post is part of a series called Scarf of the Moment. I decided to write detailed profiles for each of the Hermès scarves in my collection, starting back in 2017. I now have a lovely selection of silk twill … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves
Tagged Alice Shirley, Hermès, Rewilding Nature, scarf knots, scarf profiles, scarf ties
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Friday post 11/09/26: With some Autumn purchases!
It’s Friday, so time to write another post! This week I have bought some items from the new Autumn styles, with varying success, had a rather nasty shock and went to get my hair cut, at last! We will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Boden, grey hair, hairdresser, hairstyles, Marks and Spencer, red, teal, tops
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Friday post 04/09/26: With some photos of my new scarf
Today’s post is short because I am still feeling unwell. I had to cancel a visit to the jewellers to choose the chain for my new necklace, so I am sitting in bed feeling rather sorry for myself. However, I … Continue reading
Friday post 28/08/26: With some thoughts about an event in November!
For today’s post, I had planned to take some modelling photos with my new Rewilding Nature scarf that I revealed last Friday. However, I have decided to wait until I have had my hair cut as it looks absolutely dreadful … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Special days
Tagged birthday, celebrations, necklaces
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Friday post 21/08/26: With a gorgeous reveal!
Welcome to my Friday post! Today is my late mother’s 95th birthday and I am missing her so much. So, I am trying to cheer myself up by writing about my latest purchase. Also, I am feeling much more comfortable … Continue reading
Friday post 07/08/26: With a visit to a lovely tea room!
Today’s post is quite short as I have just returned home after a lovely lunch with Elder Son at a local tea room. As I don’t think I have left the house since Younger Son’s visit, this feels like quite … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…