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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!Pages
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Update 05/07/21 with a real disappointment!
Oh, I am feeling so sad and disappointed today! OK, it’s only an online purchase and not the end of the world, but I had built myself up and when the package arrived I was so excited. Then, when I … Continue reading
Update 11/06/21: hunting for pretty nightwear… continued!
If you read Monday’s post, you will be aware that I am trying to find some Summer nightwear! I hadn’t had a great deal of luck, although I had managed to find two nightdresses from John Lewis, which are both … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Marks and Spencer, navy, nightdresses, nightwear, purchases
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Update 07/06/21: hunting for pretty nightwear
I now spend so much time in pyjamas. Most of my day involves sitting up in bed and even when I do feel well enough to go downstairs for a few hours, I am often too weak to get dressed … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Cyberjammies, John Lewis, mocha, nightdresses, nightwear, Toast, white
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Update 05/04/21 from an M addict!
OK, by “M” I mean Massaccesi handbags! I have to admit that I already have one on order as I was tempted by a really good offer. Then, another lovely bag, which I had been stalking on eBay for ages, … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged gold, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, pebbled leather, purchases, reveal, silver, white
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Update 29/03/21 with Olympian Gods X 2!!
I had planned to write this post a couple of weeks ago, but had to postpone because of illness. Anyway, you may remember this scarf from this post on 08/03/21: It really fits with my interest in Ancient Greece and … Continue reading
Update 08/03/21 with something new!
OK, so I have absolutely no self control. None at all! When it comes to my obsessions, I have no way of holding back. I am such a terrible, greedy person 😅😂🤣😂😅 So, when two of my interests met – … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Greece, beige, Fetolia, green, grey, Olympian Gods, orange, reveal, teal, Wolf and Badger
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Update 26/02/21
I am sorry that this is not an Outfits of the Week post. I had already planned a couple of nice outfits with lovely scarves, but have been far too weak and ill to get dressed. In fact, I have … Continue reading
Update 08/02/21 with a gorgeous Liberty scarf!
Well, I have been stalking this one for quite a while and, OK, maybe this scarf addiction is getting a bit out of hand! But, I don’t really care about that – 😄😄😄. I have been admiring the Hermès mousseline … Continue reading
Update 25/01/21 with a final sale purchase
OK, it is now very clear that I simply cannot resist sales! In my defence, I see items that I like and will fit into my wardrobe plan and I stalk them for weeks until the price drops. I very … Continue reading
Outfit of the week 08/01/21
At least I managed to wear one nice put-together outfit this week! OK, the bottom half was a pair of pyjamas (which I will show you later in the post), but the rest was nice. Here it is: Outfit details: … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, grey, Hermès, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, navy, orange, Plumes en Fete, purple, scarf rings, silver
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