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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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Anne, Delighted to see you are back and smiling ! Congratulations on the sale of your home. Bittersweet isn't it.…
[…] D’Orphée and the purchase code is H894358S 03. I am currently in the process of updating the Scarf of…
Thank you for your comment. I have looked through my records and found that I bought the shawl from eBay…
I adore scarves, one can never have too many. I noticed you have Liberty Ianthe varuna wool scarf, pictured on…
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Tag Archives: Olympian Gods
Friday post 30/01/26: With some sad news
So, Friday has come around again and it’s time for a new post! Unfortunately I had some very sad news this week. I found out, via Facebook, that a former boyfriend had passed away very suddenly. This was a long … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bereavement, Fetolia, Hermès, Hermès Tea Time, Le Jaguar et le Colibri, Olympian Gods, sadness
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Saturday post 27/09/25: Selling our house #04
Well, I don’t think that I have ever posted on a Saturday before! To be honest, I was getting ready for bed last night when I realised that I had completely forgotten to write one. It wasn’t even an exceptionally … Continue reading
Posted in House sale, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged cowboy cowl knot, Fetolia, house move, Olympian Gods, owls, terracotta, turquoise, Verity Milligan
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Friday post 24/05/24: a couple of purchases
Yes, it’s Friday already so welcome to this post. I have been looking through my wardrobe and sorting out clothing for warmer weather, to wear if it stops raining! Mind you, I seem to spend most days in pyjamas. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Cotswold Collection, Cotton Traders, Fetolia, grey, Hermès, navy, Olympian Gods, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee
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Friday post 18/11/22 with “unsuitable” scarves!
Hello and welcome to Friday’s post! This week, I have been looking at scarves that, perhaps, don’t go well with my grey hair. I used to wear these colours, especially brown, when I was younger but since I stopped dyeing … Continue reading
Posted in Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged brown, Fetolia, Hermès, La Femme aux Semelles de Vent, Lands' End, navy, Olympian Gods, teal, Tyger, WoolOvers
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Monday post 17/10/22: with some ancient art
Hello all and welcome to a new week on my blog! Today, I have some random thoughts about some of my favourite things. I have written about my love of Ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture many times before … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 07/01/22
Well, this is more like “Outfits of the last week or so…”! I have a few photos of nice combinations of clothes, accessories and scarves for you. These were taken over the last couple of weeks. I have already shown … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Duo Boots, Fetolia, gold, grey, Hera, Hermès, Lands' End, Liberty, Massaccesi, Olympian Gods, orange, pink, Plumes en Fete, Pure Collection, purple
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Update 10/12/21 with a planned outfit
I had a lovely post planned for today. Yesterday, I was supposed to get my hair done and I had a gorgeous outfit laid out on my bed with all the accessories. But it was not to be. Instead, I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged beige, Diane, Fetolia, gold, grey, Massaccesi, Olympian Gods, silver, Victoria
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Outfits of the week 01/10/21
So, we have come to the end of the week and the beginning of a new month. The weather is very changeable here with bright sun, crisp and cold air, then drenching rain – all within a few minutes. But … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged beige, Fetolia, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Lands' End, Olympian Gods
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Update 29/03/21 with Olympian Gods X 2!!
I had planned to write this post a couple of weeks ago, but had to postpone because of illness. Anyway, you may remember this scarf from this post on 08/03/21: It really fits with my interest in Ancient Greece and … Continue reading
Update 08/03/21 with something new!
OK, so I have absolutely no self control. None at all! When it comes to my obsessions, I have no way of holding back. I am such a terrible, greedy person 😅😂🤣😂😅 So, when two of my interests met – … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Greece, beige, Fetolia, green, grey, Olympian Gods, orange, reveal, teal, Wolf and Badger
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your kind comment. I must admit that I feel a bit strange about…