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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, you always write the loveliest comments! Thank you so much, love Anne X
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your kindness, much love, Anne X
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Friday post 03/05/24: with peacock feathers
So, it is Friday again and time for a post. It has been a bit warmer in this part of the UK, although we have also had grey skies and far too much rain! Over the last few years we … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Greece, Bien Abyé, Greek columns, John Franklin Jewellery, Lands' End, navy, Peacock scarf, teal
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Reading roundup 01/05/24
Welcome to the first Reading Roundup of May 2024! Some of you might remember that I have been struggling to read books for a few weeks. I seem to have lost the ability to focus and concentrate on reading my … Continue reading
Friday post 26/04/24: with a lovely Spring scarf
It’s Friday already! Today’s post is going to focus on the one Hermès scarf that I have been able to wear this week: Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs. I like to wear this pretty scarf in the Spring, because the … Continue reading
Posted in Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, blue, Hermès, turquoise, yellow
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Reading roundup 24/04/24
Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup! Regular visitors and friends may be aware that we have been struggling as a family with a range of issues. Personally, I have been suffering from bleak thoughts and serious depression, brought on by … Continue reading
Friday post 19/04/24: with a variety of scarves
Welcome to today’s post. As I wrote on Wednesday, this has turned out to be a week of real ups and downs. There has been a lot of stress in the house and my health has been very poor. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, Hermès, Karine Assaf, Liberty, Zebra Pegasus
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Reading roundup 17/04/24
I am sorry to say that there isn’t a proper post today. Over the past week we have been struggling with family issues and my poor health, in addition we are trying to prepare for some building repairs on the … Continue reading
Friday post 12/04/24: a haircut and a treat!
Hello everyone! Well, today I am very pleased. Elder Son kindly accompanied me to the hairdresser and then for a treat. I am now back in bed again feeling happy that I actually managed to leave the house. Anyway, these … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Klass, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, purple, white
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Reading roundup 10/04/24
Welcome to my blog! On Wednesdays I write a post about the books I have read during the previous week. As I keep track of them on the Goodreads website, I use their links to put my short reviews/responses on … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, crime, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction
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Friday post 05/04024: with earring madness!
Hello and welcome to today’s post. I must admit that I have gone a bit mad over earrings lately. As I already have several layers of them in my jewellery box, I really don’t need any more, but I love … Continue reading
Reading roundup 03/04/24
Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup. Last week, I wrote about A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, #01 Teixcalaan. This proved to be an absolute 5 star read. Well, the book I am writing about this week is the … Continue reading
Anne, Happy belated Mother's Day! That tea looks delicious and who does not love cakes! I'm glad you had a…