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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: Hermès
Friday post 30/05/25: with Hermès’ new season scarves
So, Friday has come around again and it’s time for a post! I have been very busy today, sorting out yet more things for our new home, and I apologise for this short piece. If I feel able, I will … Continue reading
Friday post 23/05/25: With an unusual (for me) reveal…
Well, it is lovely to be able to write a Friday Post once again. Yes, we are still very busy organising our house move, and I will try to update the blog about that next week, if I feel able. … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Bord a Bord, cotton scarf, Elias Kafouros, Hermès, multicolour, reveal, white
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Friday post 07/03/25: Moving house #05: Skip week…
Well, we have had a lot going on this week with our house moving tale! Younger Son has been here for a few days and drove back to his home today. We will miss him so much as he brings … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, New home, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Hermès, house move, Lands' End, Liberty, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, moving house, navy, Roberto Cavalli, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee
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Friday post 28/02/25: Moving house #04: a quiet week with weeding
Welcome to this week’s update about our house move. We have now almost reached the end of Week #04 and things have been pretty quiet. I had to send a couple of documents to our solicitor at the beginning of … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, New home, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, Blue Nile, Hermès, house move, moving house, Plumes en Fete, Pure Collection, purple
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Friday post 21/02/25: Moving house #03: trundling along…🎶🎵🎶
The days and weeks are whizzing past and so it’s Friday again! Welcome to my blog friends and visitors from near and far. So, we have come to the end of the third week in our house moving story. Everything … Continue reading
Posted in New home, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Grand Tour Collection, Hermès, house move, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, moving house
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Scarf of the moment: Le Carrousel du Tigre Royal
You are very welcome to my Scarf of the Moment post for my most recent purchase: Hermès’ gorgeous Le Carrousel du Tigre Royal. Unfortunately, I am struggling with illness and disability and so this post may not be up to … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2025, Katie Scott, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal
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Friday post 24/01/25: a kind of rambling post about my current state of mind!
I can’t believe that Friday has come around so quickly. For today’s post I had intended to write the Scarf of the Moment profile for my new Hermès scarf, Le Carrousel du Tigre Royal, but I am not able to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cloud, depression, Hermès, illness, iPad, laptop, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, mental health, navy, Oliver Bonas, pink
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Friday post 17/01/25: Temptation strikes again! But is this my final Hermès scarf?
Welcome to my Friday post! Those of you who have followed me on various websites will know that I am really weak willed when it comes to Hermès scarves and shawls. I just cannot stop myself falling for certain designs, … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2025, Katie Scott, lavender, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, navy, purple, reveal, turquoise
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Friday post 10/01/25: Welcome back!
First of all I would like to wish you all a belated… I do hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. Ours was nice, if a little quiet. Younger Son was able to get here for a short visit … Continue reading
Friday post 13/12/24: here come the new scarf designs for Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2025 season!
Hello everyone! Yes, it’s come around again! The new designs for the Hermès Spring/Summer 2025 season are emerging online. There are already some 90cm silk twills as well as a cashmere/silk giant triangle. I haven’t seen any new shawls on … Continue reading
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…