Author Archives: The Librain

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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Wardrobe planning #21: Handbag accessories

Posted on 29/05/2017 by The Librain

In this post I am going to round-up a few items that you may find helpful or fun to use with your handbags. Once again, I must repeat that I am showing items from my internet bookmarks or products that … Continue reading →

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Update 26/05/17

Posted on 26/05/2017 by The Librain

Sorry, I cannot manage a proper post tonight. It has been so hot today that I fell asleep this afternoon and woke up feeling awful: a horrible, heavy, dopey headache. Never mind. I hope everyone has a great Bank Holiday … Continue reading →

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Update 25/05/17

Posted on 25/05/2017 by The Librain

Yet another hospital visit today. It was a very early appointment so, as it is quite a long way, I had to get up at a very difficult time for me. It was a struggle, but I really wanted to … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 24/05/17

Posted on 24/05/2017 by The Librain

I have decided to make Wednesdays Reading Roundup days. As I usually get through quite a few books each week, it will be good to remind myself about what I have read on a regular basis, apart from the short … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 23/05/17

Posted on 23/05/2017 by The Librain

The day started grey and a bit gloomy but soon warmed up and the sun came out. Yes, this is the English obsession with the weather! It is no wonder really that we are so obsessed. The weather in the … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: De la Mer Au Ciel

Posted on 19/05/2017 by The Librain

This wonderful scarf, De la Mer au Ciel, was designed by Laurence Bourthoumieux, also known as “Toutsy”, for Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2014 season. The design shows an ocean with fish, plants and other sea inhabitants. An amazing spiral starting in the centre of … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 18/05/17

Posted on 18/05/2017 by The Librain

It has been brighter today, with sunshine peeping out between the clouds. One design fault in our study is that the sun shines straight through the roof light and lands directly on my laptop at certain times of the day. … Continue reading →

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Happy update 17/05/17: Whoooooop!

Posted on 17/05/2017 by The Librain

We had some great news last night. Younger Son came in from work and told us that he has been promoted to Supervisor and his hours upgraded to 30 per week! Whoooooop! Some background to this will explain why we … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 16/05/17

Posted on 16/05/2017 by The Librain

The weather has turned really gloomy and drizzly here in the Midlands. It is still quite warm, but a bit grim. When we drove out today, I was cheered up by the lush foliage on the trees and bushes, the … Continue reading →

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Blog updates 12/05/17

Posted on 12/05/2017 by The Librain

Before I retired in 2014, I was a school librarian for many years, with seven years “off” bringing up our two lads. My old Librain blog was all about the wonderful profession of school librarianship, but ill-health, both physical and … Continue reading →

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