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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 Annabelle, I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply but I am very unwell at…
[…] P.S. If you wish to read more about this cute Hermès scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment…
Lovely to see you recovering some of your strenght and taking joy in your wonderful scarves.
Just found your site via the baobab scraf, which I have in pink, like you, and dearly love (even if…
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Reading roundup 25/09/24
Well, it’s Wednesday once again, so time for my weekly post about my reading. This week I decided that I really should finish a book that I had put aside for a while (if you can say that about ebooks!)… … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, science fiction
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Friday post 20/09/24: final Summer outfit?
So Friday has come around again and here is this week’s post. I haven’t been able to leave the house and have spent most of my time in bed. To keep Lovely Husband company, I try to go downstairs every … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, Sous Le Charme d’Orphee
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Reading roundup 18/09/24
Welcome to my weekly post about the books I am reading. Last week, I finished another reread of a Guy Gavriel Kay book: The Last Light of the Sun. Then I had trouble choosing my next book with a few … Continue reading
Friday post 13/09/24: with two lovely kimonos
Welcome to this week’s Friday post! I managed to wear a couple of pretty outfits recently. Both were based on kimono jackets that were purchased from One Hundred Stars. These are the jackets… To go with the kimonos I chose … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Columns, blue, China Tree, Cotswold Collection, Cotton Traders, gold, grey, kimonos, Lands' End, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Reading roundup 11/09/24
Welcome to my blog! I enjoyed my week’s break and have now uploaded this post about the books I have read. Regulars will know that I have been taking comfort in rereading some of the works of my favourite author, … Continue reading
Update 04/09/24: taking a short break
Lovely Husband and I have a week on our own because Elder Son is away. For that reason, I have a lot more to do and so I am taking a short break from writing this blog. If all is … Continue reading
Friday post 30/08/24: with my brightest scarf again!
So, Friday has come around again and this is the final post of August 2024! I have one outfit to share. In last Friday’s post I showed you my brightest scarf: Au Coeur de la Vie. Here is a reminder… … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, blue, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, Lands' End, navy, turquoise, yellow
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Reading roundup 28/08/24
This week’s post is very short and, hopefully, sweet! I am still reading Guy Gavriel Kay’s wonderful trilogy, The Fionavar Tapestry, and am immersed in the final book, The Wandering Fire… If you have been following my recent posts, you … Continue reading
Friday post 23/08/24: with my brightest scarf!
Well, the weeks seem to speed past and so it’s Friday again! Sadly, I have spent most of the week in bed, physically and mentally exhausted. Both Lovely Husband and I feel overwhelmed by our worries and we are struggling … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, green, Hermès, Pure Collection, turquoise, yellow
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Reading roundup 21/08/24
Wednesday has come around again, so I must write my post about the books that I have been reading. A couple of weeks ago, I said that I intended to soothe my severely depressed mind by returning to books written … Continue reading
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