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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Taking a short break 24/01/23

Posted on 24/01/2023 by The Librain

OK, I don’t usually post on a Tuesday, but I just want to inform regular visitors that I am taking a break from the blog until Monday 30/01/23. Younger Son is visiting to help us do a huge clearout of … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Robe Légère

Posted on 23/01/2023 by The Librain

Well, I don’t think that this has ever happened to me during my “romance” with Hermès scarves! I usually look carefully at the threads on the Purse Forum as a new season unfolds, watching for the first clear images of … Continue reading →

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Friday post 20/01/23: with even more scarves!

Posted on 20/01/2023 by The Librain

This has been a rollercoaster kind of week: some terrible, difficult days and some peaceful, quiet days. Lovely Husband and I are quite worn out both physically and emotionally. Some good news is that Younger Son is visiting from next … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 18/01/23

Posted on 18/01/2023 by The Librain

Well, I have a confession to make this week: I haven’t finished a book! Not one. Even a short one… Oh dear! I started three different books. Three. But the first two simply didn’t work for me, even though I … Continue reading →

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Monday post 16/01/23: hitting the sales!

Posted on 16/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to this new week on my blog. Today’s post is about my haul from the January sales. Specifically, the Lands’ End sale. I had saved up some money for this as I needed some particular items. Before I went … Continue reading →

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Friday post 13/01/23: with a range of scarves!

Posted on 13/01/2023 by The Librain

I almost didn’t post today! We have had a difficult couple of days and I am now exhausted and in pain from pulling a muscle in my side. I won’t go into the background story very much, but will simply … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 11/01/23

Posted on 11/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to the first books of the new year! I have set my Reading Challenge goal for 2024 on Goodreads and have finished two books this week… I decided to stick with 60 books, even though I exceeded this number … Continue reading →

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Monday post 09/01/23: with a beautiful reveal!

Posted on 09/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to the first post of a new week. I have something lovely for you today. You may remember that I bought one scarf from the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2022 season, at the beginning: Sous Le Charme d’Orphée, designed by Alice … Continue reading →

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Friday post 06/01/23: with a variety of outfits

Posted on 06/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to Friday’s post. Today, I am going to catch up with a range of outfits that I have worn during the last couple of weeks. Over the Christmas period, I chose two lovely velour tops that I have owned … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 04/01/23

Posted on 04/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post of the new year! Regular visitors to the blog will know that I record all of my books on Goodreads and use links from there to show you my reviews and progress throughout … Continue reading →

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