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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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I have loved looking at your beautiful collection! And inspired by your story. I’m a pediatric neupsychologist and understand what…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
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Category Archives: Wardrobe
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 dresses, green, Hermès, 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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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
Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…