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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
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Monthly Archives: September 2023
Friday post 29/09/23: a lovely present for myself
Welcome to today’s post. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you have probably seen my musings about the scarves and shawls available for Hermès’ current Autumn/Winter 2023 season. I have shown several pictures of the designs that … Continue reading
Posted in Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Royaume d’Helios, blue, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2023, Klass, Lands' End, navy, pink, yellow
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Reading roundup 27/09/23
Hello visitors and friends and welcome to this week’s post about the books I read. In last week’s Reading Roundup I wrote that I had almost finished a book. I didn’t finish it in time to write about it, after … Continue reading
Friday post 22/09/23: Hairdoooooo!
At last, I have been to the hairdresser today! My last haircut was at the end of April, so you will understand why I really needed another one. Elder Son came with me in the taxi, sat chatting whilst my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, Duo Boots, grey hair, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Karine Assaf, Klass, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, orange, white
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Reading roundup 20/09/23
Hi, everyone, and welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup post! I am actually starting to write this on the Tuesday because I am going to be very busy tomorrow and may not have enough time. I have finished one book … Continue reading
Friday post 15/09/23: Freeeeedom!
Well, we (Lovely Husband really) have finally got some freedom! Apologies for the very short post last Friday, but we had a lot of things to deal with. I will now explain… At the end of last week, we had … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged choices, illness, recovery, stairlifts
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Reading roundup 13/09/23
Welcome to this week’s roundup of the books I am reading. I have actually managed to finish two really enjoyable books and here they are: Anyone who knows my reading habits may know that my favourite author of all time … Continue reading
Friday post 08/09/23
Apologies, dear friends and readers! We have had a very busy and eventful day and I have been unable to write a proper post. All positive stuff, thank goodness! I will try to make up for this next week. Love … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
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Reading roundup 06/09/23
Welcome to this week’s post, fellow readers! At least I have managed to finish a book this week in my restricted reading time. Mind you, I am way behind my target for this year on Goodreads. Perhaps our circumstances will … Continue reading
Friday post 01/09/23: a busy week!
Welcome to this Friday’s post! For once, we have had a busy and positive week. Tempers have frayed a few times, but we have made some progress. A replacement porch has been ordered and we are hoping that the work … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, Ferragamo, green, grey, illness, Kew Protea, Lands' End, Massaccesi, One Hundred Stars, purple, Selene
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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…