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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: lilac
Outfit of the day 28/02/20
I had intended to write a nice long post about my week with Elder Son away. Lovely Husband and I have really enjoyed the time on our own in the peace and quiet! Unfortunately, we are having issues with our … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Blue Nile, cowboy knot, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, white
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Outfit of the day 28/05/19
I think we broke a record this morning! Lovely Husband drove me to my appointment with my main consultant (who, by the way, is excellent) and we arrived to an almost empty waiting room. We only had to sit for … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, exercise, Ferragamo, gold, Grand Tour Collection, Hermès, hospitals, illness, Jaguar Quetzal, Klass, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, mauve, navy, purple, scarf rings, weight, yellow
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Outfit of the day 24/05/19
I seem to be writing almost the same thing each day: once again I have been too ill to go out and had to miss my counselling appointment. I had quite a good night’s sleep and wasn’t woken up by … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, black, Cotton Traders, green, Hermès, Hotter, illness, Lands' End, lavender, lilac, MaiTai, Musique des Dieux, navy, purple, scarf rings, silver, white
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Outfit of the day 17/05/19
I am now back home after my counselling session, and lunch, sitting in bed writing this post. Generally, this week has been a pretty good one and I feel contented. For today’s outfit, I turned to my favourite purple shades, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Bill Skinner, counselling, gold, Halcyon Days, Klass, Lands' End, lilac, navy, necklaces, purple, silver, tea
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Outfit of the day 15/04/19
It is such a lovely day again and so I wore my most “Spring-like” scarf: Hermès’ Dans un Jardin Anglais, designed by Alice Shirley. It depicts a beautiful English garden in full bloom with flowers, trees in blossom, fresh grass … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, aqua, Cotton Traders, Dans un Jardin Anglais, Ferragamo, gold, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, navy, public libraries, purple
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Outfit of the day 12/04/19
Hooray! I actually managed to leave the house today! Ok, it was only to travel to my counselling appointment and back again, but it feels like a real achievement. It has been my only opportunity to wear something nice out … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, Blue Nile, counselling, Escales Mediterraneenes, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, purple, silver
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Outfit of the day 15/03/19
This week has gone quickly! I haven’t been out of the house since last Friday’s counselling session and pub lunch with Lovely Husband and Younger Son, so it has been very nice to be able to go out today. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Clarks, cobalt, counselling, crystal, Duo Boots, gold, Grand Tour Collection, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, navy, pink, pub lunch
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Outfit of the day 08/01/19
It has been such a beautiful day, cold with clear blue skies. It was also my six-weekly trip to the hairdresser and I was pleased that I felt well and strong enough to go. Afterwards, I walked over to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, boots, bracelets, Duo Boots, earrings, Ferragamo, Grand Tour Collection, grey, hairdresser, hairstyles, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, jumpers, leggings, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, mauve, purple, Sainsbury's Tu
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Outfit of the day 30/11/18
Well, it’s the last day of November already! I must start to think about Christmas. We are always a bit late with planning in this family because Lovely Husband and I are a bit old-fashioned about the festive season. We … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 12/11/18
Whoop! I actually managed to get to the library today! There was a huge bagful of books to return. I now have eight books to make a lovely reading pile on my bedside cabinet. This time I have mainly chosen … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves
Tagged bangles, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Escales Mediterraneenes, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, lilac, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, purple
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…