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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 Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
Dear Lauren, thank you so very much for your kindness and encouragement. I really appreciate your support. Love and best…
Hi Anne, I am a reader of your blog and follow you for your scarf posts. I've been reading for…
Anne, I am sorry about the loss of your old BG from years ago. I agree we never forget young…
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Category Archives: Scarves
Outfits of the week 29/10/21 – and a haircut!
I did it at last! You can see from the post’s title that I managed to get to the hairdresser. My last hair appointment was in May and I had tried, but failed, to get there since, because I was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Baobab Cat, COVID-19, grey, grey hair, hairdresser, Hermès, Hotter, Lands' End, lilac, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, pewter, pink, purple, silver, vaccinations, Victoria
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Outfits of the week 22/10/21
In today’s post I have a couple of outfits to show you from the last few weeks. Unfortunately, there is nothing from this week as I have been really struggling, but I am pleased that I did manage to put … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, gold, grey, Hermès, Hotter, John Lewis, Lands' End, Liberty, Marks and Spencer, navy, pewter, pink, Plumes en Fete, purple, rose gold, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, Swarovski, white, William Morris
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Outfits of the week 08/10/21
Apologies for the short post! I must admit that I was enjoying reading my latest book so much that I forgot that it is Friday. And Friday means an “Outfits of the Week post. I did actually manage to dress … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, beige, grey, Hermès, Lazy Leopardesses, pink
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Scarf of the moment: Hermès Tea Time
The moment that I first heard of this scarf I knew that I would be buying it! Anyone who knows me will be aware that, apart from gorgeous scarves (and my friends and family, of course), my greatest love is … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, Hermès Tea Time, Jonathan Burton, Tea Time
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Outfits of the week 01/10/21
So, we have come to the end of the week and the beginning of a new month. The weather is very changeable here with bright sun, crisp and cold air, then drenching rain – all within a few minutes. But … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged beige, Fetolia, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Lands' End, Olympian Gods
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Update 24/09/21 with a cute purchase
I intended to write an Outfit post today. It was all planned. A nice top, jeans, my new scarf and a new item. But it was not to be. It seems to be all too frequent these days, feeling very … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, gold, Halcyon Days, Hermès, navy, orange, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, Tea Time
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Outfits of the week 17/09/21
Well, again it is only one outfit, but I actually managed to get dressed in something nice and go out of the house (which I haven’t done for a long time!). Wednesday was Lovely Husband’s birthday and we had some … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged cream, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Klass, Lands' End, navy, Tea Time, white
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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
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…