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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
Update 14/09/20 with the most fabulous scarf!
Before I write anything more, I must say that this stupendously beautiful scarf is totally beyond my level! There is no way that I would spend this much money on an accessory, even if I had this much money to … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, exceptional scarves, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2020, Plumes en Fete
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Outfit of the day 04/09/20
The weather has been pretty dreary so far today: grey and cloudy, with a slight feeling of damp in the air. Despite that, I have been feeling quite upbeat and so decided to put together a nice outfit in greenish … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aurora, blue, gold, Halcyon Days, Hotter, Ianthe, Isle, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 28/08/20
I have been out today! And I was able to wear a nice outfit! And I interacted with friends, rather than just family! Hooray!!! Some old friends were passing by, on their way home from their holiday and so we … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, gold, Halcyon Days, Ianthe Star, Joules, Lands' End, Liberty, Massaccesi, navy, necklace knot, pink, rose, silver, Sonrisa Boutique
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Scarf of the moment: Plumes en Fête
Introduction This is an unusual Scarf of the Moment post in that it includes two amazing formats of one design. I have done this before, with the 90cm and twilly versions of Dans un Jardin Anglais, but I feel that … Continue reading
Update 07/08/20 with a beautiful reveal!
Before I begin, I just want to say that it is so hot here today that I have virtually collapsed onto my bed. So those lovely visitors hoping for a full range of modelling photos will have to wait until … Continue reading
Update 03/08/20
I am currently sitting in bed with a large pot of tea and some lovely jammy bread, feeling very pleased with myself but also exhausted. Yes, Lovely Husband took me out today! I had planned to write a proper Outfit … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès, purple
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Update 31/07/20 with lovely Hermès Plumes en Fête
This is a really quick update at the end of the working week. I’m currently sitting in bed, with a large fan next to me, and I am absolutely gasping for breath in the heat. Earlier, I went out into … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, hot weather, mental health, Plumes en Fete, shawls
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Outfit of the day 24/07/20
I actually wore a reasonably coordinated outfit for a while today. OK, it didn’t last long, but I wanted to try out my new Liberty of London scarf – all of those blues! So, here it is… Today’s outfit: Navy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aurora, blue, gavroches, Halcyon Days, Isle, Liberty, Massaccesi, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Update 20/07/20 with a very naughty little reveal!
Oh, I have absolutely no self-control! Mind you, I don’t suppose any other Liberty of London lovers will have any either if they have a look at the amazing online sale. Anyway, I only bought a little something, only a … Continue reading
Update 03/07/20 – new season Plumes en Fête shawl colours!
This is a quick post to inform scarfies that I have added the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2020 season cashmere/silk 140cm shawls’ colourways and purchasing codes to the Scarf of the Moment post for Plumes en Fête. They will be available to … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged colourways, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2020, Plumes en Fete, shawls
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…