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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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That does seem to be the problem, there alway sis another one isn't there?! The correct decision will come to…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. I still can’t decide! The scarves are so enormously expensive now and I…
It is a hard decision isn't it Anne? I have to say the more I wear this scarf the more…
Dear Liza Lee, thank you for your comment. I am so glad that you find my blog useful and enjoyable!…
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Author Archives: The Librain
Reading roundup 20/12/23
Welcome to this week’s post about my reading journey. This might be the final one for 2023, but I am not quite sure. If I am able, I will write another post next week to properly finish off the year. … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, thrillers
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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
Posted in Reading
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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Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…