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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 Annabelle, I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply but I am very unwell at…
[…] P.S. If you wish to read more about this cute Hermès scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment…
Lovely to see you recovering some of your strenght and taking joy in your wonderful scarves.
Just found your site via the baobab scraf, which I have in pink, like you, and dearly love (even if…
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Category Archives: Shopping
Friday post 21/06/24: is Summer finally here?
Hello and welcome to today’s post. There isn’t really a theme today, more like bits and pieces. I have bought a new “dress”, planned an outfit that I sadly didn’t wear, wore a different outfit to watch TV with Lovely … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Royaume d’Helios, earrings, Etsy, grey, Hermès, Lands' End, lapis lazuli, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, One Hundred Stars, Rosarie, silver
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Friday post 07/06/24: with a fabulous reveal!
Well, I have staggered through the week with this horrible virus, but feel a bit stronger today, which is a good sign. So, today’s post is going to show you something lovely that floated my way last week! Let’s have … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Christiane Vauzelle, green, Hermès, mousseline, peach, pink, red, Rennies, Roseraie
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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 05/04024: with earring madness!
Hello and welcome to today’s post. I must admit that I have gone a bit mad over earrings lately. As I already have several layers of them in my jewellery box, I really don’t need any more, but I love … Continue reading
Friday post 01/03/24: temptation strikes again!
So, after an extra day in February we have finally reached March! It’s beginning to feel like Spring is not far away, despite the miserable weather here. I am looking out of my window at grey clouds, but thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 16/02/24: it’s here at last and I’m in love!
Welcome to today’s post. I am happy to announce that the package I have been eagerly awaiting since last Summer arrived the other day! Those of you who connect with me on other platforms may have spotted this already, but … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, De la Mer au Ciel, Hera, Hermès, Massaccesi, navy, Persian Green, Plumes en Fete, reveal, silver, turquoise
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Friday post 26/01/24: with some new earrings
Yet again I am struggling on a Friday. I have had a horrible coughing attack and also some kind of brain problem today involving frightening memory issues. So, instead of trying to write a coherent post, I am putting up … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, earrings, gold, Hermès, lapis lazuli, Le Jaguar et le Colibri
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Friday post 15/12/23: finally!!!!
OK, I must admit that I am a scarf addict! Particularly when it come to Hermès. Especially because I have so little to spend my monthly “fun money” on. Also, because I love colour, pattern and luxurious fabrics… So, I … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Le Jaguar et le Colibri, Lugo Montserrat, navy, pink, red, shawls
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Friday post 01/12/23: tempted by the sales!
So, Friday has come around again and it is time for another post! This week I’m going to avoid moaning about health and family matters. I am sure that you will be very relieved. Instead, I will show you the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged dresses, grey, kimonos, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 27/10/23: with a lovely treat!
Welcome to this Friday’s post! In terms of our health issues, we seem to be trundling along reasonably well. Lovely Husband is slowly getting stronger, Elder Son has gone back to work and Younger Son is investigating a huge change … Continue reading
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