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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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Friday post 12/10/23: hospital visits and more
I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Apologies for such a meagre post last week. I had only just come out of hospital and couldn’t find the energy to write very much. Anyway, I will try to set it all out … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged COVID-19, Hermès, Hermès Spring/Summer 2024, hospitals, illness
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Reading roundup 11/10/23
Hello and welcome to this week’s post about the books I have been reading. Unfortunately, I was taken into hospital last week and was unable to concentrate on reading ebooks or writing blog posts. I have finished two books since … Continue reading
Friday post 06/10/23
Hello everyone! I have just come out of hospital (nothing very serious), so am very tired and cannot manage a proper post today. I am fighting off a nasty virus on top of my usual collection of health issues, so … Continue reading
Friday post 29/09/23: a lovely present for myself
Welcome to today’s post. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you have probably seen my musings about the scarves and shawls available for Hermès’ current Autumn/Winter 2023 season. I have shown several pictures of the designs that … Continue reading
Posted in Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Royaume d’Helios, blue, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2023, Klass, Lands' End, navy, pink, yellow
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Reading roundup 27/09/23
Hello visitors and friends and welcome to this week’s post about the books I read. In last week’s Reading Roundup I wrote that I had almost finished a book. I didn’t finish it in time to write about it, after … Continue reading
Friday post 22/09/23: Hairdoooooo!
At last, I have been to the hairdresser today! My last haircut was at the end of April, so you will understand why I really needed another one. Elder Son came with me in the taxi, sat chatting whilst my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, Duo Boots, grey hair, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Karine Assaf, Klass, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, orange, white
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Reading roundup 20/09/23
Hi, everyone, and welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup post! I am actually starting to write this on the Tuesday because I am going to be very busy tomorrow and may not have enough time. I have finished one book … Continue reading
Friday post 15/09/23: Freeeeedom!
Well, we (Lovely Husband really) have finally got some freedom! Apologies for the very short post last Friday, but we had a lot of things to deal with. I will now explain… At the end of last week, we had … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged choices, illness, recovery, stairlifts
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Reading roundup 13/09/23
Welcome to this week’s roundup of the books I am reading. I have actually managed to finish two really enjoyable books and here they are: Anyone who knows my reading habits may know that my favourite author of all time … Continue reading
Friday post 08/09/23
Apologies, dear friends and readers! We have had a very busy and eventful day and I have been unable to write a proper post. All positive stuff, thank goodness! I will try to make up for this next week. Love … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
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Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…