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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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Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas! Best wishes, 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 Image Credits Merry Christmas! By Gita Rau on Flickr
Reading roundup 21/12/17
I have read some really great books this week! As I am not too well, I will write my first draft of this post with just the blurbs and reviews then, if I feel up to it, I will add … Continue reading
Update 18/12/17
I am going to ease up a little from posting on this blog for a couple of weeks over the holiday period. Instead of trying to post every week day, I will cut it down to probably three times a … Continue reading
Update 15/12/17
I have been very busy today, between rests, trying to do my bit to prepare for Christmas. At last Younger Son helped me to put up the tree. Since I became so ill, we have had to streamline things a … Continue reading
Update and boutique shopping 14/12/17
I am going to show you the two items I bought when I was out on Tuesday, after my haircut. There is a lovely new boutique which has opened nearby, selling very pretty tops and a massive range of accessories, … Continue reading
Reading roundup 13/12/17
I have really enjoyed my reading this week, with some great print and ebooks borrowed from our public library service. By the way, I deliberately mention our library system as often as I can – it is being systematically demolished … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged books, ebooks, Goodreads, public libraries
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Update 12/12/17
My hair appointments seem to come around quickly. Mind you, I usually have them every six weeks and this time the gap was only five, because of the Christmas holidays. I have been very happy with my hair since I … Continue reading
Posted in Hair, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged going grey, hairdresser, hairstyles
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Update 11/12/17
We have had beautiful snowy weather for the last few days and our street and garden look lovely. As I don’t have to leave the house these days, and am not worrying about getting to work, I can appreciate the … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/12/17
After yesterday’s pretty awful selfie, taken to clearly show my emerging greys, I washed my hair and have taken another photo. I think that this one is a bit better! The outfit was an attempt to try something out which … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aquamarine, blue, Blue Nile, bracelets, cardigans, copper, Cotton Traders, earrings, grey, joggers, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pure Collection, teal
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Growing out the grey: update 07/12/17
I am due for my next hair appointment on Tuesday and have already decided that I will continue to avoid hair dye. My next haircut will be a pretty radical trim so that I can get closer to my grey … Continue reading
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