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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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Anne! This post makes me so happy ! I am over the moon to read that you have a had…
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX
scarf therapy and spring - two joyful things to hopefully lift your spirits Anne. Looking lovely on your beautiful scarves…
[…] PS: If you would like to read more about the gorgeous Hermès Le Premier Chant design, my Scarf of…
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Category Archives: Clothes
Outfit of the day 19/04/19
I might as well be honest when writing this blog. After all, it is a kind of journal and record for me. So here is the truth: despite the lovely sunshine I am feeling really miserable today. Perhaps it is … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, cerise, Cotton Traders, cream, depression, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, illness, mental health, navy, Peacocks in Tropical Garden, pink, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 15/04/19
It is such a lovely day again and so I wore my most “Spring-like” scarf: Hermès’ Dans un Jardin Anglais, designed by Alice Shirley. It depicts a beautiful English garden in full bloom with flowers, trees in blossom, fresh grass … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, aqua, Cotton Traders, Dans un Jardin Anglais, Ferragamo, gold, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, navy, public libraries, purple
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Outfit of the day 12/04/19
Hooray! I actually managed to leave the house today! Ok, it was only to travel to my counselling appointment and back again, but it feels like a real achievement. It has been my only opportunity to wear something nice out … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, Blue Nile, counselling, Escales Mediterraneenes, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, purple, silver
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Outfit of the day 05/04/19
I had to cancel my counselling appointment again this morning as coughing had almost taken away my voice. This is unfortunate, because I need these sessions and they are really helping. Also, I had a nice outfit planned. After some … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Baobab Cat, chronic cough, cough, counselling, grey, Hermès, Marks and Spencer, pink
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Outfit of the day 04/04/19
Hairdresser day again! Six weeks goes by so very quickly. I woke up feeling very tired and have hardly been able to keep my eyes open all day, but I did manage to get to my hair appointment, thanks to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, gold, grey, grey hair, hair dye, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, navy, silver, Sweet Dreams, white
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Outfit of the day 02/04/19 and our wedding anniversary
Well, we reached 31 years today! After yesterday’s adventure, I had hoped to continue the good run by having lunch out at the pub with Lovely Husband, but it was not to be. After a good night’s sleep, I woke … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, grey, ivory, Lands' End, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, Wedding anniversary, white
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Outfit of the day 01/04/19
I am sitting in bed to write this post, feeling really tired but also very happy because I have had such a lovely afternoon. Elder Son had everything planned out. He researched the café, booked the table and checked the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Bibliothèque, blue, gavroches, gifts, grey, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, Mothers’ Day, pink, presents, silver, Swarovski
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Outfit of the day 29/03/19
It has been such a gorgeous sunny day, so far. In honour of the weather, and in an attempt to lift my rather grey mood, I decided to wear a really bright outfit for my counselling appointment this morning. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, counselling, Ferragamo, gold, green, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, sunshine, turquoise, yellow
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Outfit of the day 25/03/19
Well, I have had a very tough few days, in fact the three of us have found life pretty difficult. Coughing attacks have been coming along in pairs and we have all been upset and tense, resulting in arguing and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Art Deco, black, charcoal, grey, ivory, John Lewis, Klass, Lands' End, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, Pure Collection, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, Swarovski, white
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Outfit of the day 21/03/19
Yesterday, everything seemed to come together: it was a lovely sunny day, I felt stronger than usual, and Lovely Husband was quite upbeat as well. A couple of books that I had requested from the Library were ready for pickup, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, brooches, butterflies, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, gold, Halcyon Days, Lands' End, navy, pink, Sonrisa Boutique
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Dear Anne: I always enjoy reading your work. I have my eye on this scarf and while the other colorways…