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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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I have loved looking at your beautiful collection! And inspired by your story. I’m a pediatric neupsychologist and understand what…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x
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…
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Reading roundup 09/09/26
Welcome to this week’s post. Today I am going to do things a little differently. Since my last post I have actually read quite a lot of books. I have found a series of six books and some novellas that … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, war fiction
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Friday post 04/09/26: With some photos of my new scarf
Today’s post is short because I am still feeling unwell. I had to cancel a visit to the jewellers to choose the chain for my new necklace, so I am sitting in bed feeling rather sorry for myself. However, I … Continue reading
Wednesday post 02/09/26: With apologies
I am sorry but I am feeling very unwell and cannot post properly today. Best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
Friday post 28/08/26: With some thoughts about an event in November!
For today’s post, I had planned to take some modelling photos with my new Rewilding Nature scarf that I revealed last Friday. However, I have decided to wait until I have had my hair cut as it looks absolutely dreadful … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Special days
Tagged birthday, celebrations, necklaces
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Reading roundup 26/08/26
This is my weekly post looking back on my previous week’s reading, if you see what I mean! I finished two books. One was a reread from a favourite author, the other was a book from a new-to-me writer… My … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, historical fiction
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Friday post 21/08/26: With a gorgeous reveal!
Welcome to my Friday post! Today is my late mother’s 95th birthday and I am missing her so much. So, I am trying to cheer myself up by writing about my latest purchase. Also, I am feeling much more comfortable … Continue reading
Reading roundup 19/08/26
So I am back again! Thankfully, the weather has cooled down quite a lot and we have even had some rain. Several plants have died during the heat but some look to be perking up somewhat. Anyway, let’s get back … Continue reading
Wednesday post 12/08/26
Apologies, I can’t think straight in the very hot weather so I am taking a break this week. Hope to be back next Wednesday. Love and best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
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Friday post 07/08/26: With a visit to a lovely tea room!
Today’s post is quite short as I have just returned home after a lovely lunch with Elder Son at a local tea room. As I don’t think I have left the house since Younger Son’s visit, this feels like quite … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Reading roundup 05/08/26
Welcome to this week’s post. I actually managed to read two books over the past week. One was the final book in a trilogy and the other was a new book by my favourite author! My first book of the … Continue reading
Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…