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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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Friday post 15/12/23: finally!!!!
OK, I must admit that I am a scarf addict! Particularly when it come to Hermès. Especially because I have so little to spend my monthly “fun money” on. Also, because I love colour, pattern and luxurious fabrics… So, I … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Hermès, Le Jaguar et le Colibri, Lugo Montserrat, navy, pink, red, shawls
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Reading roundup 13/12/23
I have finally caught up with my reading this week and I think I might just hit or even exceed my target set on Goodreads! Here are the two books that I enjoyed: A couple of weeks ago, I wrote … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, science fiction, thrillers
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Friday post 08/12/23: wearing my scarves
Friday is here already and we are now even closer to Christmas! Ours will be very quiet this year with just the three of us (or four if Younger Son can get over here). Well, perhaps “quiet” is the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, Hermès, Ianthe, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Plumes en Fete, purple, WoolOvers
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Reading roundup 06/12/23
Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post for December. I chose a target for the year on Goodreads back in January and I am now getting very close, despite the six months sharing this bed with injured Lovely Husband over … Continue reading
Friday post 01/12/23: tempted by the sales!
So, Friday has come around again and it is time for another post! This week I’m going to avoid moaning about health and family matters. I am sure that you will be very relieved. Instead, I will show you the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged dresses, grey, kimonos, One Hundred Stars, white
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Reading roundup 29/11/23
Welcome to my weekly post about the books I have been reading. I have two very different books to write about today. Here is the first one… Regular readers of these posts may remember that I have enjoyed books by … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, thrillers
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Friday post 24/11/23: in the doldrums
It has been a strange kind of week. I haven’t been able to motivate myself to get out of bed and wear something nice. Instead, I have spent the time immersed in my books and a marathon revisit to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, grey, Hermès, illness, navy, Outlander
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Reading roundup 22/11/23
Welcome to this week’s post about my reading journey. Today I have three books to write about. These are the first three in a crime series by Lesley McEvoy: Dr Jo McCready… I actually read the books out of order … Continue reading
Friday post 17/11/23: with some lovely scarves
Welcome to today’s post. I have been spending a lot of time in bed, but I am making an effort to go downstairs and be with my Lovely Husband over lunch. I also decided that I should try to wear … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Grand Manège Love Bandana, grey, Hermès, Lands' End, Lilacs, Marks and Spencer, pink, purple, Swarovski, Tulipomanie
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Reading roundup 15/11/23
Dear friends and visitors, welcome to this week’s post! I had a strange kind of week in terms of reading, as you will see… The first book that I chose was Gardens of the Moon (#01 Malazan Book of the … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, historical fiction
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x