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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 for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
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Reading roundup 23/05/18
I am writing this post at the last minute as I was riveted by the ending of my latest book and simply had to finish it! More about that book later on in the post… My first of two books … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, Goodreads, public libraries
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Update 22/05/18: Hair, outfits, and more…
Hip, hip… Hooray! Yes, I finally managed to go into town and have my long-awaited haircut! Whoop! I had my last hairdo in December last year, then was too ill for the next two appointments. It is also eight months … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, gavroches, grey, grey hair, hair dye, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Klass, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, Savana Dance, t-shirts, white
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Outfit of the day 18/05/18
Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men… …I had an early appointment this morning and was so very determined to get to the hospital. But it was not to be. I woke up feeling really nauseous and ill … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, jeans, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, Sainsbury's Tu, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 17/05/18
I am totally on a roll this week! We went out again yesterday and even managed lunch out. I am so pleased 😀😄😄. Lovely Husband had a follow up appointment for his cataract operation at the optician’s and I went … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Hair, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brooches, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, mauve, navy, peacocks, pub lunch, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, teal, white
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Reading roundup 16/05/18
I am so glad that I managed to get to the Library yesterday to change my books. This week I had already finished my pile and so chose some random ebooks from the Library Service’s catalogue. Unfortunately, they were not … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, public libraries
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Outfit of the day 15/05/18
A little parcel arrived this morning. Lovely Husband made a comment about the extent of my online shopping, but it feels like having an extra birthday when I have something to open! Anyway, this is what it contained: A dear … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, jackets, jeans, John Lewis, kimonos, Liberty, One Hundred Stars, pendants, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, Tory Burch, white
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Outfit of the day 14/05/18
This post is going to be a little different today as I am showing two outfits! They are very similar as I wore the same twin set and scarf both yesterday and today, but the accessories and the scarf knots … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, bangles, blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, navy, pink, teal, tops, turquoise, twin-sets, Under the Waves, yellow
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Outfit of the day 11/05/18
I was unable to post yesterday as we were in the middle of a nightmare day and evening, due to some of the more unpleasant effects of living with a family member who has ASD. I won’t go into more … Continue reading
Reading roundup 09/05/18
Another week where I have only read one book! Well, actually this time it was a deliberate choice. Usually, I tend to read books very quickly. I love exciting stories with great characters and avoid anything with high-flown language. Perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, Goodreads, public libraries
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