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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 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…
Anne ! I love your teal blue tops that you purchased ! Perfect for Fall! But they do not compare…
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Tag Archives: Hermès
Update 01/11/19 with something new and blue!
Hello to the new month! This year is hurtling by so quickly. It is now very nearly two months since my stroke – I can hardly believe it – and only a week until my birthday. So, next Friday I … Continue reading
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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Outfits of the week 18/10/19 with a small treat!
I am having such a lovely week! Yes, I am still very ill and soooo tired, but I feel uplifted by the visit of Younger Son. For those of you who don’t already know: Younger Son is in his late … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/10/19
I managed to go out today! It feels like a small miracle, to be honest. My health has been improving slowly – Lovely Husband realised that my vision was a little better this afternoon because I managed to read something … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, blue, cowboy cowl knot, Duo Boots, eyes, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, navy, owls, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, sight, stroke
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Update 20/08/19 with a lovely purchase
I really love Massaccesi handbags. Yes, visitors to this blog will be well aware of that fact! With Brexit on the horizon, I decided that I wouldn’t be able to afford another bag. Also, Marco, the owner, had announced closure. … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Baobab Cat, Bibliothèque, Diane, grey, Hermès, Massaccesi, Savana Dance, silver, titanium
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Outfit of the day 16/08/19
It is very wet and gloomy here today – not at all like August – and there is an autumnal feeling in the air. So, a grey, navy and glacier blue outfit felt quite appropriate for the weather. Yes, I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, aqua, blue, counselling, grey, Hermès, Klass, Lands' End, navy, pub lunch
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Outfit of the day 13/08/19
I was well enough to go to the hairdresser’s and the library this morning – hooray! It was so nice to feel strong enough to select and put on a lovely set of clothing and accessories. So uplifting. And, of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, asymmetric wrap, blue, Ferragamo, gold, grey hair, hairdresser, hairstyles, Hermès, Isle, John Lewis, Lands' End, lavender, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, purple, silver, violet
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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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Scarf of the moment: Musique des Dieux
Those of you who have been following this blog for a while will know that I have an interest in the ancient world dating back to my student days, when I read Ancient History and Archaeology at university. My particular … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Claudia Stuhlhofer-Mayr, Hermès, Musique des Dieux, scarf knots, scarf profiles, scarf ties
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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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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x