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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 so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
Anne ! I love your teal blue tops that you purchased ! Perfect for Fall! But they do not compare…
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Outfits of the week 09/04/21
I am feeling rather under the weather as I attempt to write today’s post, so I am unable to make the usual collages for each outfit. Instead, I have posted the quick selfies that I use in the collages and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, denim, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, John Lewis, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, mauve, Musique des Dieux, navy, purple, Sainsbury's Tu
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Reading roundup 07/04/21
Well, I actually managed to read two books this week, unlike the week before. I was fortunate in that I chose two absorbing reads, which I really enjoyed. The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish was my first choice from our … Continue reading
Update 05/04/21 from an M addict!
OK, by “M” I mean Massaccesi handbags! I have to admit that I already have one on order as I was tempted by a really good offer. Then, another lovely bag, which I had been stalking on eBay for ages, … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged gold, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, pebbled leather, purchases, reveal, silver, white
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Outfits of the week 02/04/21
Today is our 33rd Wedding Anniversary! It seems pretty amazing to have reached this point in our lives and I am so grateful that, somehow, Lovely Husband and I crossed paths so many years ago. This evening he is going … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, denim, Halcyon Days, Hermès, John Lewis, Joules, Lands' End, Liberty, Massaccesi, Mythiques Phoenix Coloriages, navy, pink, red, Wedding anniversary, William Morris
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Not a Reading roundup 31/03/21
I have to admit that I haven’t managed to finish a book in the last week! Concentration was the problem – lack of, I mean. I started a few books, but then didn’t get on with them for some reason. … Continue reading
Update 29/03/21 with Olympian Gods X 2!!
I had planned to write this post a couple of weeks ago, but had to postpone because of illness. Anyway, you may remember this scarf from this post on 08/03/21: It really fits with my interest in Ancient Greece and … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 26/03/21
OK, so I said in Monday’s post that today’s would be a little different and definitely not an “Outfits of the Day”! Well, I had to change the plan. I am still having a bit of trouble with writing using … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, blue, Etsy, gold, grey, Hermès, John Lewis, MaiTai, orange, pink, Plumes en Fete, purple, Swarovski, teal
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Reading roundup 24/03/21
Despite feeling very ill and not managing to read at all for a few days, I have been able to finish two books since the last Reading Roundup post. When Will There Be Good News by Kate Atkinson (Jackson Brodie … Continue reading
Update 22/03/21 – I’m back again!
Well, after more than a week, here I am! I have had a nasty bug on top of my usual long list of conditions and it has really wiped me out. I couldn’t even read!!! Anyway, I won’t go into … Continue reading
Taking a break – illness
Apologies. I am very ill indeed at the moment so have decided to take a short break this week. Hope to return soon. Love and best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x