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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
Outfit of the day 31/01/20 with some sale wins!
I have managed to squeeze quite a lot into the day so far, and I am pleased that I am able to write this last post of the month. By the way, I am really chuffed that this month the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Blue Nile, grey, Lands' End, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, silver, t-shirts, topaz, turquoise
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Update 03/01/20 with Christmas gifts 2019
Oops! I nearly forgot to write this post as I was so absorbed watching a TV programme! As I promised to write about my Christmas presents today I had better get on with it… This year, instead of asking my … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Christmas, Flor, Hermès, Massaccesi, Plumes en Fete, presents, teal, Victoria
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Update 26/08/19
I hope that you have had a lovely weekend and that those of you who, like me, have a Bank Holiday today are enjoying it. The extreme hot weather in my part of the world is causing me a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Handbags, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Tagged asthma, Diane, heatwave, hot weather, Massaccesi, sunshine, writing
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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 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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Outfit of the day 30/04/19 with some Massaccesi news!
Yet again, this outfit only stayed on for a few minutes. I went downstairs just before lunchtime with the plan of watching some TV with Lovely Husband, but it was not to be. I started to feel really nauseous and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, Etsy, Ferragamo, gold, green, Kickstarter, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, pink, silver
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Update 08/04/19 with good news for handbag fans!
Quite a few months ago, I announced on here the sad news that my favourite handbag company, Massaccesi, was being forced to close. They managed to hang on for a while, running down the stock, but appeared to be nearing … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 05/03/19
Oh, I am feeling so happy today! Yes, Younger Son has come home for a few days and it is so lovely to have him here. Both of my lads have gone out together, which is great. This morning, he … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Duo Boots, Ferragamo, gold, Grand Tour Collection, grey, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, violet, yellow
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Outfit of the day 08/02/19
After a very difficult week, today has been pretty good so far. I was able to get up, dress in a nice outfit and go to my counselling appointment in the morning. Mind you, I have to climb two flights … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Museum shopping, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Blue Nile, counselling, gold, Hermès, Hotter, John Lewis, L'Arbre du Vent, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, purple, silver, teal
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