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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, thank you so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
Anne ! I love your teal blue tops that you purchased ! Perfect for Fall! But they do not compare…
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Reading roundup 23/09/26
Welcome to this week’s post! This is going to be a rather unusual post for me. I have been really enjoying my reading so far this year and have already exceeded my target of 50 books in Goodreads. However, things … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Rewilding Nature
This post is part of a series called Scarf of the Moment. I decided to write detailed profiles for each of the Hermès scarves in my collection, starting back in 2017. I now have a lovely selection of silk twill … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves
Tagged Alice Shirley, Hermès, Rewilding Nature, scarf knots, scarf profiles, scarf ties
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Reading roundup 16/09/26
It’s Wednesday so time for a Reading Roundup post! This week I am writing about an entire six book series that I finished last night… This was the Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews: These are the blurb… Burn for … Continue reading
Friday post 11/09/26: With some Autumn purchases!
It’s Friday, so time to write another post! This week I have bought some items from the new Autumn styles, with varying success, had a rather nasty shock and went to get my hair cut, at last! We will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Boden, grey hair, hairdresser, hairstyles, Marks and Spencer, red, teal, tops
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Reading roundup 09/09/26
Welcome to this week’s post. Today I am going to do things a little differently. Since my last post I have actually read quite a lot of books. I have found a series of six books and some novellas that … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, war fiction
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Friday post 04/09/26: With some photos of my new scarf
Today’s post is short because I am still feeling unwell. I had to cancel a visit to the jewellers to choose the chain for my new necklace, so I am sitting in bed feeling rather sorry for myself. However, I … Continue reading
Wednesday post 02/09/26: With apologies
I am sorry but I am feeling very unwell and cannot post properly today. Best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
Friday post 28/08/26: With some thoughts about an event in November!
For today’s post, I had planned to take some modelling photos with my new Rewilding Nature scarf that I revealed last Friday. However, I have decided to wait until I have had my hair cut as it looks absolutely dreadful … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Special days
Tagged birthday, celebrations, necklaces
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Reading roundup 26/08/26
This is my weekly post looking back on my previous week’s reading, if you see what I mean! I finished two books. One was a reread from a favourite author, the other was a book from a new-to-me writer… My … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, historical fiction
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Friday post 21/08/26: With a gorgeous reveal!
Welcome to my Friday post! Today is my late mother’s 95th birthday and I am missing her so much. So, I am trying to cheer myself up by writing about my latest purchase. Also, I am feeling much more comfortable … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x