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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: design
Scarf of the moment: Liberty of London’s Ianthe
I am planning to write a couple of posts about my favourite Liberty of London scarves. There are two designs that I particularly love: Hera and Ianthe. This first post is about the iconic Ianthe pattern. The post will mirror … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Art Nouveau, design, Ianthe, Ianthe Star, Liberty
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Update 21/09/18: Hermès Spring/Summer 2019 scarves
What? We have only just arrived in the Autumn in the northern hemisphere; why are we thinking so far ahead? I have said before that the fashion world is very confusing to mere mortals like me. I bought my scarf … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Parures de Samouraïs
I have decided to work through all of my Scarf of the Moment posts and update them in line with the structure I used for the more recent ones. Also, as and when the scarves are reissued I will add … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, colourways, design, Hermès, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Wardrobe planning #09: Scarf colourways
One of the things that makes Hermès’ scarves unique and so sought after is the designers’ and colourists’ use of colour. It is not simply that the colours are beautiful, which of course they are, but that interesting and unusual … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged colourists, colours, colourways, Dans un Jardin Anglais, design, designers, gavroches, Hermès, Paperoles
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…