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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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Delighted to hear you are still walking and being quite stylish while doing so! I love your laps you and…
Dear Lauren, apologies! I have only just seen your lovely and kind comment because it had been filtered out as…
Dear Jacque, thank you for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to write one! Love and best…
Dear Annabelle, I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply but I am very unwell at…
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Category Archives: Clothes
Friday post 24/05/24: a couple of purchases
Yes, it’s Friday already so welcome to this post. I have been looking through my wardrobe and sorting out clothing for warmer weather, to wear if it stops raining! Mind you, I seem to spend most days in pyjamas. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Cotswold Collection, Cotton Traders, Fetolia, grey, Hermès, navy, Olympian Gods, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee
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Friday post 17/05/24: returning to a favourite scarf
Hello and welcome to my blog. This Friday I am trying something a bit different. Every Spring, since I bought this wonderful Hermès scarf, I have taken it out of the box, admired the gorgeous colours and then worn it … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, blue, Dans un Jardin Anglais, Etsy, green, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, purple, soutache
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Friday post 12/04/24: a haircut and a treat!
Hello everyone! Well, today I am very pleased. Elder Son kindly accompanied me to the hairdresser and then for a treat. I am now back in bed again feeling happy that I actually managed to leave the house. Anyway, these … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Klass, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, purple, white
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Friday post 15/03/24: Mother’s Day with my chaps!
Hello and welcome to my blog. UK visitors will know that last Sunday was Mother’s Day. I was utterly thrilled when Younger Son contacted us to say that he would be coming over for a few days: Mother’s Day with … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged afternoon tea, earrings, flowers, gifts, Mothers’ Day, navy, Oliver Bonas, presents
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Friday post 01/03/24: temptation strikes again!
So, after an extra day in February we have finally reached March! It’s beginning to feel like Spring is not far away, despite the miserable weather here. I am looking out of my window at grey clouds, but thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 23/02/24: outfit for a Very Important Meeting
I had to go to a Very Important Meeting yesterday. The sort of meeting that makes you nervous for several weeks/days in advance. The kind of meeting where the outcome is crucial. The sort of meeting where you need the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, green, Hermès, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, Persian Green, Plumes en Fete, WoolOvers
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Friday post 12/01/24: haircut day!
Note: I have edited this post on Saturday 13/01/24 because I was too tired to write it yesterday! Welcome to the post. So, I have actually been to my hairdresser and now look reasonably civilised again! I hadn’t been able … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, grey hair, hairdresser, Hermès, Lands' End, Masai Clothing Company, Massaccesi, Plumes en Fete, purple
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Friday post 08/12/23: wearing my scarves
Friday is here already and we are now even closer to Christmas! Ours will be very quiet this year with just the three of us (or four if Younger Son can get over here). Well, perhaps “quiet” is the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, Hermès, Ianthe, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Plumes en Fete, purple, WoolOvers
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Friday post 01/12/23: tempted by the sales!
So, Friday has come around again and it is time for another post! This week I’m going to avoid moaning about health and family matters. I am sure that you will be very relieved. Instead, I will show you the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged dresses, grey, kimonos, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 24/11/23: in the doldrums
It has been a strange kind of week. I haven’t been able to motivate myself to get out of bed and wear something nice. Instead, I have spent the time immersed in my books and a marathon revisit to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, grey, Hermès, illness, navy, Outlander
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Dear Lauren, thank you again for commenting! I enjoyed my walks last week, but we are struggling with a heatwave…