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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 Lisa, thank you so much for your kindness, much love, Anne X
Thank you for posting your kind and helpful comment, but you are replying to a very old one! I hope…
I think I found it on Poshmark! Posting the link if you want it: https://posh.mk/6hQmUhPhB1b
Dear Anne: I always enjoy reading your work. I have my eye on this scarf and while the other colorways…
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Category Archives: Scarves
Outfit of the day 31/03/17
Well, I am pleased to say that I am writing this post sitting in bed after going out! I have been feeling much better today, the sun is shining and my spirits are uplifted. Instead of our usual garden centre … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, Le Jardin de la Maharani, navy, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu
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Outfit of the day 29/03/17
Another grey and gloomy day here and I feel tired and washed out. I am beginning to wonder if I am reacting to the clock change. It sounds a bit silly, but Elder Son comes in for a cuddle and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, archaeology, bangles, books, bracelets, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Outfit of the day 28/03/17
The lovely weather over the weekend really helped to boost my mood and also seemed to give me some extra strength. I was able to start my plan of trying to follow some of the ideas from the rehab course … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, bangles, beige, blue, bracelets, brown, camel, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, exercise, Ferragamo, films, fitness, Halcyon Days, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, leopard print, movies, navy, orange, purple, twin-sets, walking
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Wardrobe planning #12: Preparing for warmer weather
As yesterday was when the clocks changed – Spring Forward, Fall Back – it seems fitting to think about planning my clothes and accessories for warmer weather. Mind you, here in the UK we can still expect to have snow, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged organisation, seasons, Shopping, Spring, Summer
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Scarf of the moment: Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant
I think Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, designed by Françoise Façonnet in 1990, was my first purchase of a vintage Hermès scarf. I saw it on the Videdressing site (link in the sidebar) and took a risk, hoping that it … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, Françoise Façonnet, Hermès, jacquard, Japan, Samurai
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Outfit of the day 21/03/17
I would think that it was pretty obvious that I was very down last Friday when I posted. It had been a really awful week with lots of rows and upsets in the family and my mental and physical health … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, blue, Broadchurch, Clevedon, earrings, Flickr, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, photos, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu, Skagen, SS-GB, TV, watches
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Wardrobe planning #11: Scarf tying
When I look at the lovely photos posted on The Purse Forum, I am in awe of the wonderful range of scarf tying displayed. In fact, I first came to Hermès scarves through MaiTai’s amazing blog and was so impressed … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged MaiTai, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties, tutorials, videos
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Outfit of the day 17/03/17
I started writing this blog for a number of reasons. One of these was that I wanted to revive my love of writing, but in a safe way. In the past, I often used to write about controversial issues for … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, burden, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, illness, Lands' End, Liberty, MaiTai, navy, scarf rings, white, writing
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Outfit of the day 15/03/17
I am pleased to be able to write that things seems to have calmed down for now, although I am crossing fingers, toes and probably eyes in the hope that they stay that way. It has been a beautiful day … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, cobalt, Cotton Traders, De la Mer au Ciel, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, orange, sweaters, white
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Scarf of the moment: Parures de Samouraïs
I have decided to work through all of my Scarf of the Moment posts and update them in line with the structure I used for the more recent ones. Also, as and when the scarves are reissued I will add … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, colourways, design, Hermès, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Dear Lauren, you always write the loveliest comments! Thank you so much, love Anne X