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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 Lauren, you always write the loveliest comments! Thank you so much, love Anne X
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your kindness, much love, Anne X
Thank you for posting your kind and helpful comment, but you are replying to a very old one! I hope…
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Monthly Archives: December 2018
Merry Christmas to you!
I am taking a break from the blog for a few days. There may be a couple of posts next week, but then again, there may not! It all depends on how I feel. So, I am wishing you all … Continue reading
Update 20/12/18 with more about my new Hermès scarf
Yesterday morning I felt well enough to actually get dressed and take some modelling photos with my gorgeous new Hermès scarf: À L’Ombre des Pivoines. I wore my mid grey cashmere short sleeved top and lighter grey cashmere cardigan, with … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, Hermès, scarf knots, scarf ties
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Reading roundup 19/12/18
One fairly long book again this week! I think that I am spending a lot of time watching TV via Amazon Prime and following feminists on Twitter. This was an easy read: The Desert Spear by Peter V Brett, #02 … Continue reading
Update 18/12/18
I had hoped that I would be able to take some modelling photos of my new A L’Ombre des Pivoines today, but I have continued to be very weak and ill. Maybe I will manage to do so tomorrow and … Continue reading
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Update 17/12/18 with a gorgeous reveal!
My eyes have been drinking in the amazing scarf designs for the new Hermès Spring/Summer 2019 season as each one becomes available. Then I heard that there is going to be a huge price increase in the new year, with … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 14/12/18
All of the “activity” of the last few days has worn me out a bit. I have had to rest more today, so I have not been able to help with the housework. Over the weekend, I will try to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, Isle, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, navy
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Update 13/12/18
I am far too tired to write a proper post today, but I am feeling really positive. This is because I managed to do a lot of household tasks this afternoon, most of which involved using our new steam mop. … Continue reading
Reading roundup 12/12/18
I have only read one book this week, but what a book! American Gods by Neil Gaiman is a huge read and I nearly didn’t finish it. I used to be able to devour long books with no issues at … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 11/12/18
I must apologise for my very downbeat posts of the last few days. Today, I am feeling very pleased as I have managed to do some really positive things. I am very tired now and am back in bed, but … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cobalt, cowboy knot, earrings, Etsy, grey, Halcyon Days, Hotter, jumper, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, trousers, white
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Update 10/12/18
At least the weekend was a little better than the one before. We are having difficulty in coping as a family – two parents with long lists of physical illnesses plus depression, one son struggling with many aspects of autism, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Christmas, Lands' End, trousers
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Anne, Happy belated Mother's Day! That tea looks delicious and who does not love cakes! I'm glad you had a…