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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 Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…
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Category Archives: Wardrobe
Outfits of the week 10/09/21
I haven’t used the title “Outfits of the Week” for ages! We have had hot, sticky weather this week and this has really taken its toll on my health. Most days, I have stayed in bed with heat exhaustion, despite … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, gold, Halcyon Days, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, Toast
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Update 06/09/21 with a fresh and pretty reveal
First of all, I must say that I am glad to be back! I won’t go into the details, but will just say that I had an awful few days last week feeling even more ill than usual. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, Hermès Tea Time, orange, purchases, reveal, Tea Time, white
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Update 23/08/21 with an early reveal
Oh, all right then, I will reveal my “secret” purchase! On Friday, I wrote this… ”A more upbeat update is that I have received an item today that I will show you later in the year! Isn’t that irritating of … Continue reading
Update 13/08/21 – with some amazing scarves and shawls
Ooer! It’s Friday 13th today! I do hope that you and yours are safe and well today. Unfortunately, I am still struggling with a painful back. Also, Elder Son was “pinged” last week, so has been isolating at home. To … Continue reading
Update 06/08/21 with more shawl pondering
Well, we are now at the end of another working week. For me, as someone who is retired, one day tends to merge into another and I find myself surprised when I realise that the weekend is near. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged back pain, Bingata, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, illness, Jardins de Soie, Kawa Ora, La Danse des Amazones, Les 12 Leopards, shawls
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Update 02/08/21 with some choices to consider
I do hope that my readers had a good weekend. Unfortunately, I am still struggling with my health and haven’t been able to get out of bed and go downstairs. I really want to be able to get up and … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bingata, Hera, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, Jardins de Soie, Kawa Ora, La Danse des Amazones, Les 12 Leopards, Liberty, Plumes en Fete, shawls
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Update 26/06/21 with some new arrivals
Well, that was a hot and sticky week! With my large collection of health issues, steamy weather conditions are really difficult. I really struggled to breathe properly and had to fight to stay comfortable. Thankfully, everything has now cooled down and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, nightdresses, nightwear, pyjamas, Toast
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Scarf of the moment: Lazy Leopardesses
As I write this post, the new Hermès Autumn/Winter 20/21 designs are emerging and we are now able to purchase from the lovely range of scarves, twillies and shawls. At first (this usually happens to me), I had my eye … Continue reading
Update 12/07/21
Today’s post will be short because we have had a lovely visit from Younger Son over the weekend. It has been so nice to see him again and I am feeling quite overwhelmed now he has returned to Wales. In … Continue reading
Update 09/07/21: A feline reveal!
Well, this might be a surprise! A parcel of gorgeousness arrived a few days ago and this is what it contained… Ooh! That face… those eyes… that pink tongue!!! OK, here is Hermès’ Lazy Leopardesses 90x90cm silk scarf, designed by … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…