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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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I have loved looking at your beautiful collection! And inspired by your story. I’m a pediatric neupsychologist and understand what…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
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Tag Archives: Hermès
Friday post 02/10/26: With a green velvet dress!
The weeks really roll past very swiftly these days! I am finding it difficult to believe that we are now in October and that I am only a month away from my 70th birthday. I am hoping to be well … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Wardrobe, Lifestyle
Tagged dresses, green, Hermès, Rewilding Nature, Seasalt Cornwall
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Scarf of the moment: Rewilding Nature
This post is part of a series called Scarf of the Moment. I decided to write detailed profiles for each of the Hermès scarves in my collection, starting back in 2017. I now have a lovely selection of silk twill … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves
Tagged Alice Shirley, Hermès, Rewilding Nature, scarf knots, scarf profiles, scarf ties
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Friday post 04/09/26: With some photos of my new scarf
Today’s post is short because I am still feeling unwell. I had to cancel a visit to the jewellers to choose the chain for my new necklace, so I am sitting in bed feeling rather sorry for myself. However, I … Continue reading
Friday post 21/08/26: With a gorgeous reveal!
Welcome to my Friday post! Today is my late mother’s 95th birthday and I am missing her so much. So, I am trying to cheer myself up by writing about my latest purchase. Also, I am feeling much more comfortable … Continue reading
Friday post 19/06/26: With a lovely scarf!
It’s Friday once again so time to write a post. This last week has been fairly quiet and peaceful, which has been lovely. I have managed to go for my local walks on most days and I am really feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Royaume d’Helios, garden, gardening, Hermès, Lands' End, pink, walking
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Friday post 12/06/26: It’s another short one!
Hello and welcome to this week’s post. Unfortunately, life in this house has been very difficult over the last couple of weeks. I have also been struggling with my physical and mental health. In addition we have had to deal … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, blue topaz, earrings, Hermès, Zebra Pegasus
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Friday post 29/05/26: With a preview of Hermès Autumn/Winter 2026 scarf designs!
Friday is here so it is time to write a new post! The designs for the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2026 scarf and shawl season are emerging online, so I thought that I would tempt you with some of them today. The … Continue reading
Friday post 22/05/26: Still walking and scarf wearing!
So it’s Friday again and blog writing time! This week I have been trying to continue with my daily walks and I have managed to do them on most days. Sometimes my multiple health conditions just overwhelm me and I … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Dunelm, Hermès, Liberty, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee, Table lamps, walking
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Friday post 08/05/26: Finding positivity through nature and fashion!
Welcome to my blog dear friends and visitors. I have been struggling with my mental health this week, so the post has fairly random stuff! I have been able to continue with my daily walks around my local area. On … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged blouses, blue, broderie anglais, depression, flowers, Hermès, Hermès Tea Time, Hobbs, mental health, navy, orange, walking, white
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Friday post 01/05/26: With a bouquet of gorgeous scarves!
So, we have reached May Day already! Today’s post is a kind of catchup with all of the scarves I have been wearing lately. Here they are… From the top left: Sous le Charme d’Orphée detail 45cm, A Feminist at … Continue reading
Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…