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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 05/02/25
Welcome to my blog everyone. Yet again I must apologise for the lack of book reading content today. We are in the midst of house moving, having had our offer on a much more suitable home accepted on Monday. Hooray!!!! … Continue reading
Posted in Family, New home
Tagged Apple iPad, homes, house move, houses, iPad, tech, technology
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Friday post 31/01/25: hunting for houses…
Welcome to my blog. I hope you enjoy exploring these posts. Today, unfortunately, life is getting in the way of writing. I am working on the Scarf of the moment post about my latest Hermès purchase, Le Caroussel du Tigre … Continue reading
Reading roundup 29/01/25
Hello everyone and welcome to my blog. Every Wednesday I write a post about my previous week’s reading and use my Goodreads content to show you the book cover, blurb and the response that I have written on the site. … Continue reading
Friday post 24/01/25: a kind of rambling post about my current state of mind!
I can’t believe that Friday has come around so quickly. For today’s post I had intended to write the Scarf of the Moment profile for my new Hermès scarf, Le Carrousel du Tigre Royal, but I am not able to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cloud, depression, Hermès, illness, iPad, laptop, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, mental health, navy, Oliver Bonas, pink
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Reading roundup 22/01/25
Welcome to the post! I have to admit that I have not finished my latest book, so I cannot write about it today. The book I am currently reading is The Green Angel Tower by Tad Williams, #03 Memory, Sorrow … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, Guy Gavriel Kay, Written on the Dark
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Friday post 17/01/25: Temptation strikes again! But is this my final Hermès scarf?
Welcome to my Friday post! Those of you who have followed me on various websites will know that I am really weak willed when it comes to Hermès scarves and shawls. I just cannot stop myself falling for certain designs, … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2025, Katie Scott, lavender, Le Caroussel du Tigre Royal, navy, purple, reveal, turquoise
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Reading roundup 15/01/25
Welcome to my first “proper” Reading Roundup” post for 2025! I have set my target for the year on Goodreads and have finished one, rather long, book. To make things attainable and not any kind of pressure, I set the … Continue reading
Friday post 10/01/25: Welcome back!
First of all I would like to wish you all a belated… I do hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. Ours was nice, if a little quiet. Younger Son was able to get here for a short visit … Continue reading
Reading roundup 08/01/25
Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post for 2025! In this post I am going to look back at 2024’s books. I set a target of 50 on Goodreads and actually logged 60 for the year. Actually, I read quite … Continue reading
Friday post 20/12/24: Merry Christmas 2024!
Welcome to my blog! I am going to take a break for a few days over the holidays. Younger Son is coming over to join us – hooray!!! Our small family will be together again 💖💖💖💖. There may be a … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x