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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
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
Update 05/07/21 with a real disappointment!
Oh, I am feeling so sad and disappointed today! OK, it’s only an online purchase and not the end of the world, but I had built myself up and when the package arrived I was so excited. Then, when I … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 02/07/21
I had hoped to be able to write about a gorgeous new purchase today, but, unfortunately, the courier didn’t knock on our door and so I will have to wait until Monday for the delivery! I am trying hard not … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, gold, green, Isle, lapis lazuli, Massaccesi, navy, Pure Collection, Sainsbury's Tu, white
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Update 21/06/21: family, fretting and frivolous frolics!
I do hope that you all had a great weekend. My Lovely Husband had a nice Father’s Day with presents and a lovely chat with Younger Son on the phone. He usually has his “Music Evening” on a Sunday, when … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyle, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, Hermès Tea Time, La Danse des Amazones, Les 12 Leopards
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Update 14/06/21: my Massaccesi handbag lineup!
First of all, I hope that you all had a lovely weekend and that those of you who have it are enjoying the sunny weather. In this part of the UK it is very warm and sticky at the moment … Continue reading
Update 11/06/21: hunting for pretty nightwear… continued!
If you read Monday’s post, you will be aware that I am trying to find some Summer nightwear! I hadn’t had a great deal of luck, although I had managed to find two nightdresses from John Lewis, which are both … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Marks and Spencer, navy, nightdresses, nightwear, purchases
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Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…