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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 for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
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Reading roundup 13/10/21
Hello to all of you keen readers! I must admit that I have only finished one book this week – but what a book!!! You may remember that Joe Abercrombie is one of my most favourite authors of all time. … Continue reading
Update 11/10/21
I do hope that you all had a good weekend. Lovely Husband and I are enjoying a few days of peace and quiet whilst Elder Son is away. I had hoped that we could take the opportunity to go out … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 08/10/21
Apologies for the short post! I must admit that I was enjoying reading my latest book so much that I forgot that it is Friday. And Friday means an “Outfits of the Week post. I did actually manage to dress … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, beige, grey, Hermès, Lazy Leopardesses, pink
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Reading roundup 06/10/21
I have really enjoyed reading this week. My first book was great and I can’t wait until I can get my hands on the next one in the series… It took me quite a while to read Sarah J Maas’s … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Hermès Tea Time
The moment that I first heard of this scarf I knew that I would be buying it! Anyone who knows me will be aware that, apart from gorgeous scarves (and my friends and family, of course), my greatest love is … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021, Hermès Tea Time, Jonathan Burton, Tea Time
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Outfits of the week 01/10/21
So, we have come to the end of the week and the beginning of a new month. The weather is very changeable here with bright sun, crisp and cold air, then drenching rain – all within a few minutes. But … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged beige, Fetolia, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Lands' End, Olympian Gods
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Reading roundup 29/09/21
Gosh, we have reached the final Reading Roundup post for September already! This last week, I only managed to finish one book. The was relatively short and I read it quite quickly. I have also started a second book, but … Continue reading
Update 27/09/21 with some forward planning!
“Oh, there she goes again!” “Spending money!” Some of you may say. OK, I know I must seem to be a spendaholic these days. But, this time I am planning ahead. Lovely Husband never knows what to buy me when … Continue reading
Update 24/09/21 with a cute purchase
I intended to write an Outfit post today. It was all planned. A nice top, jeans, my new scarf and a new item. But it was not to be. It seems to be all too frequent these days, feeling very … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, gold, Halcyon Days, Hermès, navy, orange, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, Tea Time
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Reading roundup 22/09/21
Oh, reading has been such a joy during the last week! For once, my choices were perfect for me and I found both books really absorbing, in their different ways. My first book, which was a completely random choice, was … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, historical fiction
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