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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…
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Tag Archives: reveal
Friday post 23/01/26: With a sneaky reveal!
So it’s Friday once again! Those of you with sharp eyes may have already spotted the new scarf that I am revealing today. I managed to purchase it just before the annual price increase hit, which was great for me. … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, blue, pink, Alice Shirley, orange, reveal, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee, gavroche
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Friday post 18/07/25: with a gorgeous reveal!
Welcome to today’s post. This is the last one before our moving date next week, when I will be taking a break from blogging to help my family sort out our new home. I have a little something for you … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, gavroches, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2025, reveal, Tulipomanie, Tulipomanie Detail
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Friday post 23/05/25: With an unusual (for me) reveal…
Well, it is lovely to be able to write a Friday Post once again. Yes, we are still very busy organising our house move, and I will try to update the blog about that next week, if I feel able. … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Bord a Bord, cotton scarf, Elias Kafouros, Hermès, multicolour, reveal, white
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Friday post 17/01/25: Temptation strikes again! But is this my final Hermès scarf?
Welcome to my Friday post! Those of you who have followed me on various websites will know that I am really weak willed when it comes to Hermès scarves and shawls. I just cannot stop myself falling for certain designs, … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2025, Katie Scott, lavender, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, navy, purple, reveal, turquoise
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Friday post 16/02/24: it’s here at last and I’m in love!
Welcome to today’s post. I am happy to announce that the package I have been eagerly awaiting since last Summer arrived the other day! Those of you who connect with me on other platforms may have spotted this already, but … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, De la Mer au Ciel, Hera, Hermès, Massaccesi, navy, Persian Green, Plumes en Fete, reveal, silver, turquoise
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Monday post 27/03/23: with an unexpected reveal!
Hello to you all and welcome to a new week on The Librain…… retired! Regular readers may remember that I made quite a strong declaration at the beginning of the year. The gist of it was that, because the Hermès … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2023, purple, reveal, silver
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Monday post 09/01/23: with a beautiful reveal!
Welcome to the first post of a new week. I have something lovely for you today. You may remember that I bought one scarf from the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2022 season, at the beginning: Sous Le Charme d’Orphée, designed by Alice … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, green, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2022, pink, reveal, Robe Légère, Théo de Gueltzl
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Update 22/07/22 with a gorgeous reveal!
OK, I know that Fridays are for Outfit of the Week posts, but it has been such hot and debilitating weather that I haven’t had the strength to get dressed properly, never mind wear a scarf! Instead, I am going … Continue reading
Update 25/04/22 with a feathery reveal
Hello to you all and welcome to the blog. I really needed last week’s rest and I hope that I can continue to post without having to take another break for quite a while. A couple of weeks ago, I … Continue reading
Update 11/04/22 with an unexpected reveal
Hi! Welcome to a new week on the blog. I have a really unexpected reveal for you today. Unexpected, in the sense that those who know me well would be very surprised by this purchase. I will show you what … Continue reading
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