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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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Taking a break – update 11/10/20
I think that I need a short break from writing this blog. For the last few weeks my physical and mental health have been deteriorating, to the point that I am hardly able to get out of bed. Writing the blog … Continue reading
Update 02/10/20
I had planned to write a post about my new scarf rings with modelling pictures, but I have spent the day in bed with exhaustion. We had some family difficulties last night and I have felt unable to cope today, … Continue reading
Reading roundup 30/09/20
Well, here is my final Reading Roundup for this month. I have two books to tell you about this week. My first read was The Return by Harry Sidebottom. Let’s look at the blurb before my review: He came home … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, mystery
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Update 28/09/20 with some new scarf rings
I am really looking forward to “playing” with my scarves now that the weather is cooler. So, to that end, I pounced on an offer from MaiTai Collection and ordered two new scarf rings. First of all, here is the … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 25/09/20 with a haircut!
Yes, you did read that correctly! I actually managed to get dressed in a nice outfit, leave the house, and go to the hairdresser’s. As you can see in the collage below, my hair had grown very long – in … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bibliothèque, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, Joules, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Reading roundup 23/09/20
Well, I have managed to read two books this week and I am part-way through a third. This is despite being glued to a TV programme on Amazon Prime: the fourth season of the superb This is Us! The first … Continue reading
Update 21/09/20
I had thought about not posting at all today. Once again, the sun is shining but I am feeling too afraid to leave my bedroom, so I don’t really have much to write about. The days are becoming very monotonous … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Lifestyle
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Update 18/09/20 with good and bad news
So, which do you want first? I think that I will give you the good news: Back in April, I announced on here that one of my favourite sellers of boots, Duo Boots, was closing. If you remember, I have … Continue reading
Reading roundup 16/09/20
Well, I have a confession to make: I haven’t managed to finish a book this week! I have been really struggling with my health and haven’t had the necessary concentration. Instead, I am about half way through my book – … Continue reading
Update 14/09/20 with the most fabulous scarf!
Before I write anything more, I must say that this stupendously beautiful scarf is totally beyond my level! There is no way that I would spend this much money on an accessory, even if I had this much money to … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, exceptional scarves, Hermès, Hermès Autumn/Winter 2020, Plumes en Fete
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