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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 01/02/18
Here is the first post for February! I am feeling a little more relaxed today. Lovely Husband and I have been very busy this week filling in a vital form for Elder Son and we managed to finish it and … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Les Secrets de Minos
This Scarf of the Moment post is about the lovely and evocative Les Secrets de Minos scarf, designed by Sophie Koechlin for Hermès in 2003 (not sure of the season). I was so thrilled when this scarf, in this particular colourway, … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Crete, Hermès, Knossos, Les Secrets de Minos, Minoans, Sophie Koechlin
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Outfit of the day 25/01/18
I’m feeling a bit fed up today. This morning I was a little stronger than usual so planned a visit out, but it was not to be. This time it was Lovely Husband who was unwell. He had to go … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Uncategorized
Tagged blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, grey, Hermès, joggers, jumpers, Le Jardin de la Maharani, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, navy, Pure Collection, Swarovski, white
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Outfit of the day 19/01/18
I was really hoping yesterday evening, that I would be well enough to go out today. We did go out, but, in the end, not for long. We only made it as far as the Library, where I chose my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, jeans, jumpers, Marks and Spencer, mauve, navy, pink, violet
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Outfit of the day 18/01/18
We had such a windy night here in the English Midlands. Lovely Husband and I woke up in the early hours and really struggled to get back to sleep. He gave up and went downstairs at 5.00; I was more … Continue reading
Update and reveal 16/01/18
Ooh, I will show you my new purchase from Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2018 Collection which is now available online and in the boutiques. As always, not all designs and colourways will be there – Hermès is extremely quirky when it comes … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, reveal
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Outfit of the day 15/01/18
We had a very peaceful weekend, thank goodness. Well, peaceful apart from Lovely Husband’s customary “music night” on Sunday evening. Every week he plays three rock music CDs all the way through until around 22.30. The neighbours are very good … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aspinal, blue, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, grey, MaiTai, music, navy, Owl in the City, Purse Forum, scarf rings, white, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 12/01/18
Most days, even if I don’t manage to get out of bed for long, I try to wear something nice and also add a scarf and earrings. I now have quite a coordinated wardrobe with lovely matching accessories, so I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, eBay, joggers, jumpers, Laws of the Game of Cricket, Liberty, Marks and Spencer, navy, necklaces, style, turquoise, white
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Christmas present reveal #02 05/01/18
I thought that I would show you the rest of my Christmas pressies today. First of all, the interesting scarf that Lovely Husband gave me: A Feminist at Heart by Karin Assaf via Wolf & Badger (no longer available). The … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, Christmas, Cotton Traders, earrings, John Lewis, jumpers, Karine Assaf, MaiTai, navy, orange, presents, Sonrisa Boutique, trousers, Wolf and Badger
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Update and Christmas present reveal 04/01/18
I was hoping to post an Outfit of the Day today, but I have been suffering with a virus on top of everything else, so am in bed for the day. So, I will show you all one of my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aspinal, bangles, blue, Christmas, cobalt, copper, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Owl in the City, owls, presents, scarf ties, trousers
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…