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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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Love this scarf on you. I've been looking at it online. Maybe my next purchase. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for your supportive comment. Best wishes, Anne X
You look lovely! It’s so good that you’re walking and getting better. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Thank you so much, Lauren! X
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Author Archives: The Librain
Reading roundup 11/08/21
It is so nice to be back this week and to be able to say that I have actually finished a book! The book which has taken me so long to read is To Sleep in a Sea of Stars … Continue reading
Update 09/08/21
Doesn’t Monday come around so quickly? I must admit that I am really enjoying the absence of the “Monday morning feeling”, now that I have retired. I am still struggling with a very painful back, so, in between doing some … Continue reading
Update 06/08/21 with more shawl pondering
Well, we are now at the end of another working week. For me, as someone who is retired, one day tends to merge into another and I find myself surprised when I realise that the weekend is near. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged back pain, Bingata, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, illness, Jardins de Soie, Kawa Ora, La Danse des Amazones, Les 12 Leopards, shawls
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Reading roundup 04/08/21
Well, this week’s post is going to be rather short. You see, I haven’t actually finished a book! It turns out that the book I chose – To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, by Christopher Paolini – is so … Continue reading
Update 02/08/21 with some choices to consider
I do hope that my readers had a good weekend. Unfortunately, I am still struggling with my health and haven’t been able to get out of bed and go downstairs. I really want to be able to get up and … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bingata, Hera, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, Jardins de Soie, Kawa Ora, La Danse des Amazones, Les 12 Leopards, Liberty, Plumes en Fete, shawls
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Update 30/07/21
This will be a short post today. I have been struggling with my health all week and haven’t been strong enough to get dressed properly. So, no “Outfits of the Week” post, sadly. Instead, I have been watching a lot … Continue reading
Reading roundup 28/07/21
I really struggled to concentrate on reading ebooks during the recent heatwave. I simply couldn’t think properly! Despite this, I do have two books to write about this week. So, my first read of the week was Geiger by Gustaf … Continue reading
Update 26/06/21 with some new arrivals
Well, that was a hot and sticky week! With my large collection of health issues, steamy weather conditions are really difficult. I really struggled to breathe properly and had to fight to stay comfortable. Thankfully, everything has now cooled down and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, nightdresses, nightwear, pyjamas, Toast
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Update 19/07/21
Hi! I do hope that you all had a great weekend! We are having a heatwave here in the UK. I know that many people love hot weather and I am happy for them that they can enjoy the sunshine. … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Lazy Leopardesses
As I write this post, the new Hermès Autumn/Winter 20/21 designs are emerging and we are now able to purchase from the lovely range of scarves, twillies and shawls. At first (this usually happens to me), I had my eye … Continue reading
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Do let me know if you decide to get one! Best wishes,…