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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 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 08/03/24: wearing my scarves during the Winter
Welcome to this week’s post. As many readers will know, I rarely leave the house these days and, in fact, spend most of my time in bed. I am fortunate that I now have a collection of gorgeous scarves and … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged Fetolia, Hermès, Liberty, Spring, Winter
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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 16/02/24: it’s here at last and I’m in love!
Welcome to today’s post. I am happy to announce that the package I have been eagerly awaiting since last Summer arrived the other day! Those of you who connect with me on other platforms may have spotted this already, but … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, De la Mer au Ciel, Hera, Hermès, Massaccesi, navy, Persian Green, Plumes en Fete, reveal, silver, turquoise
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Friday post 26/01/24: with some new earrings
Yet again I am struggling on a Friday. I have had a horrible coughing attack and also some kind of brain problem today involving frightening memory issues. So, instead of trying to write a coherent post, I am putting up … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, earrings, gold, Hermès, lapis lazuli, Le Jaguar et le Colibri
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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 05/01/24: first of 2024!
Welcome to the first Friday post of the new year. I do hope that you all had a lovely festive season. We had a pleasant time as a family with Younger Son. I was so happy that he was able … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Chalk Jewellery, Christmas, earrings, Hermès, Le Jaguar et le Colibri, New Year
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Friday post 15/12/23: finally!!!!
OK, I must admit that I am a scarf addict! Particularly when it come to Hermès. Especially because I have so little to spend my monthly “fun money” on. Also, because I love colour, pattern and luxurious fabrics… So, I … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Le Jaguar et le Colibri, Lugo Montserrat, navy, pink, red, shawls
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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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Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…