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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 18/08/17 and style rules
I am having one of those “stay in pyjamas and potter about” kind of days. The weather has been sunshine and showers, with a quick thunder storm, and Lovely Husband is watching the Test Match on and off. So I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged fashion, Ferragamo, Halcyon Days, leopard print, over 30, over 40, Roberto Cavalli, style, style rules
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Outfit of the day 15/08/17
What a lovely day it has been so far. I managed to get up in time to go to the hairdresser and had a relaxing time being pampered. Her assistant gave me a wonderful head and scalp massage whilst washing … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Uncategorized, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, beige, blue, chinos, earrings, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Kettlewell Colours, Lands' End, navy, purple, sandals, Suave, t-shirts, teal, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 14/08/17
I managed to do a few useful tasks over the weekend, which always helps my mental health. Also, the weather has been improving over the last few days. We haven’t gone out today, though, and I ended up back in … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, beige, earrings, gavroches, Hermès, Kettlewell Colours, Lands' End, navy, sandals, Savana Dance, Suave, t-shirts, trousers, white
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Scarf of the moment: Mare Nostrum
Today’s Scarf of the Moment post is about Mare Nostrum, designed by Annie Faivre for Hermès. The title is “Our Sea” in Latin and is the name that the Romans gave to the Mediterranean. This 90cm silk twill scarf shows … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Annie Faivre, brown, Hermès, lavender, Mare Nostrum, mosaics, sepia
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Update 10/08/17
I have been unable to write a proper post today, for a number of reasons. There is a Scarf of the Moment post, on Hermès’ Mare Nostrum, due for tomorrow and I will do my best to finish that. If … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/08/17
I heard the rain begin at around 5.00 this morning and it hasn’t stopped all day. It has been so cold that I had to put a scarf on! This one is a very cheap, thin silk in shades of teal … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Accessorize, bangles, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, jeans, Lands' End, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, teal, tops
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Outfit of the day 03/08/17
I have very little to say about today. Watched a bit of TV and finished my current book then reviewed it on Goodreads. Read various random things on my iPad. Had a bath. Pretty normal stuff for me these days. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, MaiTai, navy, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu, scarf rings, tops, trousers, twillies
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Outfit of the day 01/08/17
A new month is here! It continues to puzzle me how quickly each year seems to pass by, time accelerating as I get older. It is my brother’s birthday today and Younger Son’s too in a few days. It is … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Escales Mediterranéenes
This Scarf of the Moment post is about the pretty Escales Mediterranéenes 90cm silk twill scarf by Christine Henry for Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2003 season. I bought my colourway on eBay in 2015 after seeing it modelled a few times on … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Christine Henry, Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès, lilac, purple
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Outfit of the day 27/07/17
Well, I am feeling very pleased with myself today. Lovely Husband and I actually managed to go out for lunch! It must be months since we last did that. I had an appointment for a blood test and blood pressure … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Appaloosa des Steppes, aquamarine, Cotton Traders, earrings, gavroches, Hermès, Hotter, jackets, jeans, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, navy, pub lunch, sandals, scarf rings, teal, tops, white
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…