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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: Massaccesi
Update 26/04/21 with a gorgeous reveal
The reveals have been coming thick and fast so far this year! Boredom because of lock-down and illness is not good for my bank account. Anyway, here is the reveal of a purchase that I made earlier in the year … Continue reading
Update 05/04/21 from an M addict!
OK, by “M” I mean Massaccesi handbags! I have to admit that I already have one on order as I was tempted by a really good offer. Then, another lovely bag, which I had been stalking on eBay for ages, … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged gold, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, pebbled leather, purchases, reveal, silver, white
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Outfits of the week 02/04/21
Today is our 33rd Wedding Anniversary! It seems pretty amazing to have reached this point in our lives and I am so grateful that, somehow, Lovely Husband and I crossed paths so many years ago. This evening he is going … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, denim, Halcyon Days, Hermès, John Lewis, Joules, Lands' End, Liberty, Massaccesi, Mythiques Phoenix Coloriages, navy, pink, red, Wedding anniversary, William Morris
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Outfit of the day 25/09/20 with a haircut!
Yes, you did read that correctly! I actually managed to get dressed in a nice outfit, leave the house, and go to the hairdresser’s. As you can see in the collage below, my hair had grown very long – in … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bibliothèque, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, Joules, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Outfit of the day 28/08/20
I have been out today! And I was able to wear a nice outfit! And I interacted with friends, rather than just family! Hooray!!! Some old friends were passing by, on their way home from their holiday and so we … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, gold, Halcyon Days, Ianthe Star, Joules, Lands' End, Liberty, Massaccesi, navy, necklace knot, pink, rose, silver, Sonrisa Boutique
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Outfit of the day 24/07/20
I actually wore a reasonably coordinated outfit for a while today. OK, it didn’t last long, but I wanted to try out my new Liberty of London scarf – all of those blues! So, here it is… Today’s outfit: Navy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aurora, blue, gavroches, Halcyon Days, Isle, Liberty, Massaccesi, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Outfit of the day 20/03/20
I managed to put on half a nice outfit this week. On most days, I cannot find the energy to get dressed properly because I am struggling to manage my mental health in the current situation. Even getting out of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, cobalt, gold, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, MaiTai, Massaccesi, mother of pearl, Plumes en Fete, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, turquoise
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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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Update 03/02/20 with more about my new coat
I hope that everyone had a good weekend. At the moment, I find it difficult to distinguish between the days of the week as they all seem to be the same for me! Recently, I came to the conclusion that … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, blue, chronic cough, Clarks, coats, Duo Boots, grey, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Le Jardin de la Maharani, leopard print, Masai Clothing Company, Massaccesi, navy, purple, silver
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…