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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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scarf therapy and spring - two joyful things to hopefully lift your spirits Anne. Looking lovely on your beautiful scarves…
[…] PS: If you would like to read more about the gorgeous Hermès Le Premier Chant design, my Scarf of…
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…
Dear Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
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Tag Archives: purple
Outfit of the day 09/10/18
The day began with rather a kerfuffle with Elder Son. His autism means that he hates sudden changes of plan and rapid decision-making, so we had to do a lot of calming down and sorting out. Or rather, Lovely Husband … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bracelets, earrings, Ferragamo, Hermès, John Lewis, jumpers, La Promenade de Platon, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, navy, pendants, purple, trousers, turquoise
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Update 03/09/18
I have managed to be a bit more active today, although I am still not well enough to go for a walk. Even tasks such as hanging out washing leave me in a heap wheezing my head off, so I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged cardigans, Etsy, Fall Leaves, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, purple, vests
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Outfit of the day 28/08/18
I managed a walk today! I managed a walk today! I managed a walk today! And then I had to sit down for ages until I stopped wheezing and my ankle stopped throbbing. So my Personal Trainer, a.k.a. Lovely Husband, … Continue reading
Outfits of the weekend! 27/08/18
I am sitting in bed today in my pyjamas, having had a huge coughing and choking fit last night. The weekend was also pretty tough. Lovely Husband and I had a mutual Black Cloud, worrying about our present state as … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 16/08/18 and yet another luscious reveal – on a roll!
Well, my latest parcel had another item inside which I am going to reveal and also model in this post. When I was thinking about how to dress up my new Massaccesi handbag, I also thought about how I would … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Ardmore Artists, bangles, Baobab Cat, blue, cardigans, earrings, gavroches, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Isle, Lands' End, Massaccesi, mauve, pink, purple, trousers, vests, white
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Update 13/08/18 and a pretty reveal!
I decided that my new Victoria handbag needed dressing up a bit. It looks lovely with the Hermès Jaguar Quetzal scarf (but I wear that), so I looked for something in similar or toning colours. Members of The Purse Forum … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Coup de Fouet au Bloc, Hermès, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, reveal, twillies, yellow
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Update 06/08/18 and a lovely reveal!
Well, I had a long wait but it was well worth it! I won’t go into all of the detail, but let me simply say that Massaccesi’s good customer service sorted everything out in the end. So let’s enjoy the … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Jaguar Quetzal, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, reveal
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Update 23/07/18: Sale purchases from Lands’ End
As you may know, if you read my blog regularly, I am very partial to Lands’ End clothing (link in the sidebar). I carry a wishlist in my head and often check the website, mainly when I get their emails … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 10/07/18
I am feeling pleased because I managed to go to my hospital appointment this morning. Due to illness, I have missed the last two, so I really needed to talk to my doctor. Unfortunately, he was not available, but his … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 09/07/18
I am continuing to struggle with this hot weather. Despite us taking all possible measures, our house seems to retain the heat and our bedroom becomes the warmest room during the evening. My breathing is seriously affected and I need … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, Isle, Lands' End, navy, purple, sandals, Suave, trousers, vests
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX