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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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scarf therapy and spring - two joyful things to hopefully lift your spirits Anne. Looking lovely on your beautiful scarves…
[…] PS: If you would like to read more about the gorgeous Hermès Le Premier Chant design, my Scarf of…
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…
Dear Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
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Category Archives: Scarves
Friday post 10/05/24: was this a good buy, or not?
Hello and welcome to today’s post. This week a new scarf arrived. What a surprise! Well, no it isn’t really because, as regular visitors and friends know, I am a total scarf maniac! Usually these days I buy scarves from … Continue reading
Friday post 03/05/24: with peacock feathers
So, it is Friday again and time for a post. It has been a bit warmer in this part of the UK, although we have also had grey skies and far too much rain! Over the last few years we … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Greece, Bien Abyé, Greek columns, John Franklin Jewellery, Lands' End, navy, Peacock scarf, teal
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Friday post 26/04/24: with a lovely Spring scarf
It’s Friday already! Today’s post is going to focus on the one Hermès scarf that I have been able to wear this week: Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs. I like to wear this pretty scarf in the Spring, because the … Continue reading
Posted in Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, blue, Hermès, turquoise, yellow
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Friday post 19/04/24: with a variety of scarves
Welcome to today’s post. As I wrote on Wednesday, this has turned out to be a week of real ups and downs. There has been a lot of stress in the house and my health has been very poor. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, Hermès, Karine Assaf, Liberty, Zebra Pegasus
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Friday post 12/04/24: a haircut and a treat!
Hello everyone! Well, today I am very pleased. Elder Son kindly accompanied me to the hairdresser and then for a treat. I am now back in bed again feeling happy that I actually managed to leave the house. Anyway, these … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Klass, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, purple, white
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Friday post 29/03/24: with something golden
Welcome to today’s post. I have been rather unwell this week so have spent my days in bed wearing pyjamas. On a couple of occasions I have managed to go downstairs to watch a programme on TV with my Lovely … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Le Jaguar et le Colibri
Well, I have been struggling with writing this post for months now. In recent years I have compiled a full scarf profile, which I call “Scarf of the Moment”, very quickly after I have purchased an Hermès scarf. It takes … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, hummingbirds, jaguars, Le Jaguar et le Colibri, Lugo Montserrat, navy, pink, red
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Friday post 15/03/24: Mother’s Day with my chaps!
Hello and welcome to my blog. UK visitors will know that last Sunday was Mother’s Day. I was utterly thrilled when Younger Son contacted us to say that he would be coming over for a few days: Mother’s Day with … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged afternoon tea, earrings, flowers, gifts, Mothers’ Day, navy, Oliver Bonas, presents
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Friday post 08/03/24: wearing my scarves during the Winter
Welcome to this week’s post. As many readers will know, I rarely leave the house these days and, in fact, spend most of my time in bed. I am fortunate that I now have a collection of gorgeous scarves and … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged Fetolia, Hermès, Liberty, Spring, Winter
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Friday post 23/02/24: outfit for a Very Important Meeting
I had to go to a Very Important Meeting yesterday. The sort of meeting that makes you nervous for several weeks/days in advance. The kind of meeting where the outcome is crucial. The sort of meeting where you need the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, green, Hermès, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, Persian Green, Plumes en Fete, WoolOvers
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX