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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: Shopping
Outfit of the day 07/09/18 and revealing a grail scarf
I had the most amazing luck at the end of last week. When I was visiting the Rennies website, I saw one of my grail scarves offered at a very good price, so I had no choice but to snap … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, Aline Honoré, animal print, Hermès, La Femme aux Semelles de Vent, leopard print, Rennies, reveal
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Update 23/08/18 and a surprise reveal!
I am beginning to think about my colder weather wardrobe as the mornings get cooler and nights start to draw in. Earlier in the year I had a clear out of my old footwear, especially in colours that don’t work … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 16/08/18 and yet another luscious reveal – on a roll!
Well, my latest parcel had another item inside which I am going to reveal and also model in this post. When I was thinking about how to dress up my new Massaccesi handbag, I also thought about how I would … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Ardmore Artists, bangles, Baobab Cat, blue, cardigans, earrings, gavroches, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Isle, Lands' End, Massaccesi, mauve, pink, purple, trousers, vests, white
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Update 13/08/18 and a pretty reveal!
I decided that my new Victoria handbag needed dressing up a bit. It looks lovely with the Hermès Jaguar Quetzal scarf (but I wear that), so I looked for something in similar or toning colours. Members of The Purse Forum … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Coup de Fouet au Bloc, Hermès, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, reveal, twillies, yellow
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Update 07/08/18
Another parcel arrived this morning, but I am not going to reveal the contents on the blog yet! My lovely readers will just have to wait a while 😉. Here is a small teaser… I think this is the last … Continue reading
Update 06/08/18 and a lovely reveal!
Well, I had a long wait but it was well worth it! I won’t go into all of the detail, but let me simply say that Massaccesi’s good customer service sorted everything out in the end. So let’s enjoy the … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Jaguar Quetzal, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, reveal
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Update 31/07/18: Awaiting a parcel!
I have spent a lot of the day checking my emails for a notification that my new handbag is on the way at last! The email has not arrived at the time of writing, but I am full of hope … Continue reading
Update 23/07/18: Sale purchases from Lands’ End
As you may know, if you read my blog regularly, I am very partial to Lands’ End clothing (link in the sidebar). I carry a wishlist in my head and often check the website, mainly when I get their emails … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 18/06/18
I am sort of cheating today as this is the outfit I wore last week, when I went with Lovely Husband to his hospital appointment. I want to show it to you then ask for advice… Oufit: Navy cotton vest … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged beads, blue, bracelets, earrings, eBay, Etsy, Ferragamo, Isle, John Lewis, kimonos, navy, One Hundred Stars, oriental, Sainsbury's Tu, Suave, tassels, white
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…