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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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Tag Archives: cobalt
Outfit of the day 20/01/20
It was so crisp and sunny today as we set off for yet another hospital appointment. Just the right weather for my gorgeous Liberty of London cashmere and silk shawl. It has such beautiful colours and is so lovely to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, cream, Halcyon Days, Hera, hospitals, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Sonrisa Boutique
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Update 17/01/20
I did it! We went out together on Tuesday! It’s funny really. Only a couple of years ago, I was laughing on this blog at the thought that visiting a garden centre was the highlight of my week. At that … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, cobalt, cowboy cowl knot, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, navy, Plumes en Fete, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 22/10/19
We have had a super day, so far. One of Lovely Husband’s nephews (he is lovely too) came to visit for a few hours, so it was great to see him and catch up with all of the family news. It … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Klass, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, navy, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, Sweet Dreams
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Outfit of the week 27/09/18
Well, you have to laugh! I have worn only pyjamas all week, apart from yesterday, when I actually put on some proper clothes 😂. I thought that I would be able to go out for a while with Lovely Husband, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, grey, Halcyon Days, Hera, Klass, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Sonrisa Boutique, stroke, white
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Outfit of the day 02/08/19
I am feeling pretty pleased because I actually made it to my counselling appointment and, afterwards, we went to a pub for lunch! This feels like a really positive achievement 😁😁😁. I really needed the counselling as I had a … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bibliothèque, blue, cobalt, counselling, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, Isle, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, pink, pub lunch, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Outfit of the day 12/07/19
I did go to my counselling session this morning! I got out of the house! Whoop! Yes, I am back in bed resting this afternoon, as I now feel very tired, but I am so pleased. I am also happy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cerise, cobalt, Cosmographia Universalis, gold, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Isle, navy, necklace knot, pink, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, white, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 16/05/19
We actually went out for a pub lunch! Hip, hip, hooray!!! It was my hairdresser appointment again this morning and I staggered around a couple of shops afterwards. I so rarely shop in real-life establishments. Anyway, I was very tired … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, De la Mer au Ciel, green, grey hair, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Klass, Lands' End, navy, pub lunch, white
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Outfit of the day 14/05/19
Apologies for the lack of a post yesterday. I was simply too ill to concentrate. Luckily, I am feeling a lot better today, so I will try to write as coherently as possible. The sun has been shining brightly here … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, Etsy, Lands' End, laptop, Laws of the Game of Cricket, Liberty, MaiTai, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, white
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Outfit of the day 29/03/19
It has been such a gorgeous sunny day, so far. In honour of the weather, and in an attempt to lift my rather grey mood, I decided to wear a really bright outfit for my counselling appointment this morning. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, counselling, Ferragamo, gold, green, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, sunshine, turquoise, yellow
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Outfit of the day 15/03/19
This week has gone quickly! I haven’t been out of the house since last Friday’s counselling session and pub lunch with Lovely Husband and Younger Son, so it has been very nice to be able to go out today. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Clarks, cobalt, counselling, crystal, Duo Boots, gold, Grand Tour Collection, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, navy, pink, pub lunch
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX