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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
Outfit of the day 25/07/17
As it has been still quite cool today, I decided to wear my new top and cardigan from Lands’ End and my new Hermès gavroche, Appaloosa des Steppes by Alice Shirley. The colours look lovely together and are so bright … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Appaloosa des Steppes, aquamarine, blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gavroches, Hermès, Hotter, jeans, Lands' End, navy, sandals, teal, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 17/07/17
It has been a beautiful day and the sun is still shining as I write this post from my bed. I really needed to go to the library as I had finished all of the book pile on my bedside … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Jewellery, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Bateau Fleuri, dresses, earrings, gavroches, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Kenneth Jay Lane, Kettlewell Colours, Massaccesi, navy, necklaces, sandals, Suave, teal, Tigi Wear, turquoise, wraps
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Outfit of the day 11/07/17
The weather has definitely changed today as we have had light rain and much cooler temperatures. So I have been feeling much better in many ways. Well, much better until an incident this afternoon. More about that in a moment. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asthma, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, cough, earrings, Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès, illness, jeans, Lands' End, lavender, lilac, navy, necklaces, purple, sandals, Suave, Tory Burch, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 06/07/17 and reveal!
It has been another really hot day again and I have spent it lying in a heap blogging and reading to avoid an asthma or coughing attack. So no scarves for me today! Today’s outfit: Frosted lilac, cotton mix cardigan … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 04/07/17
First of all, I wish a very happy Fourth of July to all US readers! I hope you are having a wonderful day 😀. Hairdresser day again! I am so pleased that I was able to make it. Last night … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coral, earrings, gavroches, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Isle, Lands' End, navy, sandals, Savana Dance, Suave, trousers, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 03/07/17
I have had to postpone my Wardrobe Planning post that I had intended for today as it will take a bit more work before it is ready to publish on the blog. Never mind, as I have some good news … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, cardigans, Cotton Traders, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, lilac, Marks and Spencer, navy, necklaces, purple, sandals, vests
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Scarf of the moment: Dans un Jardin Anglais
I love this scarf so much! It is my fantasy of how my own English garden should look with gorgeous trees in blossom, beautifully planted flower beds in bloom, ponds and structures with animals, insects and birds moving across the … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Dans un Jardin Anglais, gavroches, Hermès
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Update 29/06/17
Life has been hard for me this week. Lovely Husband and I have been struggling badly with our health and worries and this does not lead to harmonious living. The atmosphere in our home has resulted in my mental health … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Appaloosa des Steppes, cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, depression, gavroches, Hermès, illness, Lands' End, sales, tops
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Scarf of the moment: Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs
This pretty scarf is another cheerful pick-me-up that brightens the day with its whimsical details. Designed by Christine Henry for Hermès Spring/Summer 2016 season, it has appeared as the cashmere and silk 140cm, the silk twill 90cm, twillies and in … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, blue, Christine Henry, gavroches, Hermès, purple, teal, turquoise, yellow
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…