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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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Tag Archives: blue
Outfits of the week 08/04/22
It has been a strange kind of week with very changeable weather. My health has also been very variable. When I felt at my best, I was able to work through some useful tasks, but at the worst times, I … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Grand Manège Love Bandana, Hermès, laptop, navy, pink, red
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Outfits of the week 01/04/22
If you have been following this week’s posts, you will be aware that I had my second COVID booster injection on Monday afternoon and that I have been suffering ever since from a bad reaction. Today, I am a little … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Argos, Aspinal, blue, Duo Boots, grey, Hermès, Lands' End, Massaccesi, Pure Collection, purple, yellow
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Outfits of the week 25/03/22
OK, I know that I said that today’s post would be a Scarf of the Moment, focusing on my latest scarf from Hermès: Hermès Story. Well, I must stop making promises like that! It’s taking me a longer time to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Dans un Jardin Anglais, Duo Boots, Ferragamo, grey, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, Massaccesi, navy, Pure Collection, purple, Roberto Cavalli
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Outfits of the week 18/03/22 with a haircut!
At last I have been able to get my hair cut! I have made several attempts since last year but have always been too ill to leave the house. Today’s attempt was successful! Here is the evidence below. On the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Duo Boots, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, Le Premier Chant, MaiTai, Massaccesi, navy, Pure Collection, purple
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Outfits of the week 11/03/22
So, it’s Friday again! I know that I promised to show you some modelling photos of my latest Hermès scarf, Hermès Story, but I have not been well enough to organise those. Instead, here are some photos of scarves that … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, Bien Abyé, blue, Karine Assaf, MaiTai, navy, orange, Peacock scarf, scarf rings, teal
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Outfits of the week 25/02/22
Well, I am feeling rather foolish. It is late afternoon and I am about to go downstairs to make my dinner, but I have something niggling at the back of my mind. Whatever could it be? Oh! I have totally … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, green, Hermès, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, pink, yellow
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Outfits of the week 14/01/22
This week I have a couple of nice outfits to show you: one that I only wore indoors and the other that I actually wore outside. This is the first one, based around Hermès’ men’s 100cm wool scarf, Sweet Dreams… … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, Lands' End, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, pewter, purple, silver, Sweet Dreams, WoolOvers
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Outfits of the week 07/01/22
Well, this is more like “Outfits of the last week or so…”! I have a few photos of nice combinations of clothes, accessories and scarves for you. These were taken over the last couple of weeks. I have already shown … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Duo Boots, Fetolia, gold, grey, Hera, Hermès, Lands' End, Liberty, Massaccesi, Olympian Gods, orange, pink, Plumes en Fete, Pure Collection, purple
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Happy New Year 2022!
I do hope that you all had a great Christmas and that 2022 will be a wonderful year! We were so happy that Younger Son was able to visit for a few days and that the four of us were … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Christmas, gifts, gold, Grand Tour Collection, Hermès, Le Premier Chant, New Year, presents, Pure Collection, purple, yellow
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Update 20/12/21 with a swift reveal!
I do tend to be rather impulsive and jump in to the new season’s scarves very quickly. So, please bear that in mind as you look at this reveal of my latest scarf! 😅😂🤣😂😅 First, we have the superb packaging… … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2021, Le Premier Chant, purple, reveal, yellow
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…