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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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Dear Mira, I must apologise for not answering you sooner! Aircon would be great and we have a unit in…
I hope you feel better soon! 🌺🍀
Dear Anne, would air conditioning help or does it rather hurt you with your lung conditions? I'm on the fence…
[…] If you would like to read more about this scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment post with…
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Category Archives: Wardrobe
Friday post 31/07/26: With a lovely new dress
Well, it has been a pretty quiet week with much more bearable weather. To be honest, I have spent the time just pottering around our home and reading my books. As we haven’t had any significant rain for weeks, the … Continue reading
Friday post 24/07/26: With a lovely visit!
For once I have some nice news to write about: last weekend Younger Son came to visit us! It was so lovely to spend time with him and all four of us went out for a meal at a local … Continue reading
Friday post 03/07/26: With a personalised scarf!
It’s so nice to be back posting on a Friday after a break for the hot weather! Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while will be aware that I struggle with multiple health issues and … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged illness, Aspinal, lavender, asthma, hot weather, sarcoidosis, Ombre “A” Floral Silk Scarf
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Friday post 19/06/26: With a lovely scarf!
It’s Friday once again so time to write a post. This last week has been fairly quiet and peaceful, which has been lovely. I have managed to go for my local walks on most days and I am really feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Royaume d’Helios, garden, gardening, Hermès, Lands' End, pink, walking
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Friday post 12/06/26: It’s another short one!
Hello and welcome to this week’s post. Unfortunately, life in this house has been very difficult over the last couple of weeks. I have also been struggling with my physical and mental health. In addition we have had to deal … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, blue topaz, earrings, Hermès, Zebra Pegasus
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Friday post 29/05/26: With a preview of Hermès Autumn/Winter 2026 scarf designs!
Friday is here so it is time to write a new post! The designs for the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2026 scarf and shawl season are emerging online, so I thought that I would tempt you with some of them today. The … Continue reading
Friday post 22/05/26: Still walking and scarf wearing!
So it’s Friday again and blog writing time! This week I have been trying to continue with my daily walks and I have managed to do them on most days. Sometimes my multiple health conditions just overwhelm me and I … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Dunelm, Hermès, Liberty, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee, Table lamps, walking
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Friday post 15/05/26: On a spending spree!
Hello friends and visitors and welcome to my blog. I have been struggling with my health this week, plus we have been doing quite a lot of family admin type stuff. Most days I have been able to go on … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged dresses, Handbags, Lands' End, lilac, Pom Pom London, purple, t-shirts, teal
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Friday post 08/05/26: Finding positivity through nature and fashion!
Welcome to my blog dear friends and visitors. I have been struggling with my mental health this week, so the post has fairly random stuff! I have been able to continue with my daily walks around my local area. On … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged blouses, blue, broderie anglais, depression, flowers, Hermès, Hermès Tea Time, Hobbs, mental health, navy, orange, walking, white
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Friday post 01/05/26: With a bouquet of gorgeous scarves!
So, we have reached May Day already! Today’s post is a kind of catchup with all of the scarves I have been wearing lately. Here they are… From the top left: Sous le Charme d’Orphée detail 45cm, A Feminist at … Continue reading
Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…