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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
Update 28/05/18
What a storm we had on Saturday night! I don’t think I have ever seen or heard anything like it before. The lightning was so plentiful and rapid that the night sky looked like day. And as for the rain… … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, turquoise, white, yellow
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Outfit of the day 24/05/18
I am so happy and pleased! After yesterday, when I spent the whole day in bed feeling sorry for myself, today has been such a contrast. 😀😀😀 Yesterday evening, I set up a new alarm clock as I have been … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Bibliothèque, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, gavroches, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, humour, jeans, Lands' End, navy, orange, pink, Sonrisa Boutique, tops, twin-sets, yellow
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Outfit of the day 18/05/18
Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men… …I had an early appointment this morning and was so very determined to get to the hospital. But it was not to be. I woke up feeling really nauseous and ill … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, jeans, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, Sainsbury's Tu, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 17/05/18
I am totally on a roll this week! We went out again yesterday and even managed lunch out. I am so pleased 😀😄😄. Lovely Husband had a follow up appointment for his cataract operation at the optician’s and I went … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Hair, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brooches, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, mauve, navy, peacocks, pub lunch, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, teal, white
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Update 04/05/18: Liberty sale purchase #02
Yesterday, I showed you the gorgeous Ianthe pendant that I purchased from the Liberty of London sale. Months ago, I also spotted a certain item that I thought I would never be able to afford and simply couldn’t justify. When … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 26/04/18
One of my favourite colour combinations derives from one of the most wonderful sights of Spring: yellow daffodils against a bright blue sky. Seeing this cheers me up after the dark and grey days of Winter like nothing else. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, bangles, blue, cobalt, daffodils, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jumpers, Lands' End, purple, Sonrisa Boutique, Spring, turquoise, yellow
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Outfit of the day 12/04/18
Back again! I am feeling so much better than I did a few days ago. When I get something on top of my usual list of conditions, I am completely knocked out. I won’t go into the nasty details but … Continue reading
Update 22/02/18
I have a little something to share with you today. Whilst wandering around on eBay, as you do, I came across some lovely vintage jewellery sellers. As I love bling so much (I am not one for restrained, neat, minimalist … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aquamarine, brooches, cobalt, dresses, eBay, Lands' End, navy, sapphire
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Outfit of the day 05/02/18
It has been a cold and frosty day here with a bright blue sky and sunshine for most of the morning. I decided that I needed to wrap up warmly as I woke up feeling nauseous and then became very … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, brown, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, Isle, joggers, jumpers, Karine Assaf, navy, orange, tops, white, Wolf and Badger, WoolOvers
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Update and sale purchases #02 11/01/18
Yes, I bought more items in the sales! As you are no doubt aware, I have a lot of clothes from Lands’ End and have a pretty long wish list, which I check regularly to see if anything has been … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, blue, Boxing Day, cobalt, dresses, Ianthe, Lands' End, leggings, Liberty, navy, sales, shawls, Sonrisa Boutique
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX