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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Update 20/07/20 with a very naughty little reveal!

Oh, I have absolutely no self-control! Mind you, I don’t suppose any other Liberty of London lovers will have any either if they have a look at the amazing online sale. Anyway, I only bought a little something, only a … Continue reading

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Update 17/07/20

Well, I am feeling quite pleased with myself! As regular readers of the blog will know, I have not been out of the house for weeks and have stayed in bed most days. Lovely Husband, formerly a PE teacher, and … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 15/07/20

Well, something kind of good has come from my stroke. It’s very weird, but also rather satisfying and pleasing for me. I’m in the middle of reading Lois McMaster Bujold’s World of the Five Gods series – I wrote a … Continue reading

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Update 13/07/20 with new stuff!

Well, I have bought some new things, but they are not very exciting, I must admit. Since I retired from work, I have given up wearing bras and have, instead, bought pretty vests. These are much more comfortable for me, … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 08/07/20

To make up for the non-post last week, I read two books this week. And they were both great books! The first was The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter (Will Trent #10). I was so lucky to be able to … Continue reading

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Update 06/07/20 with a lovely gift from a lovely friend

This post should have been written a while ago, when I first received this gift. I am so glad that I have managed to write about it today. A dear friend sent me this lovely scarf ring out of the … Continue reading

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Update 03/07/20 – new season Plumes en Fête shawl colours!

This is a quick post to inform scarfies that I have added the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2020 season cashmere/silk 140cm shawls’ colourways and purchasing codes to the Scarf of the Moment post for Plumes en Fête. They will be available to … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 01/07/20

I’m feeling a little embarrassed today because I haven’t finished my latest book in time! I love reading Karin Slaughter’s books so much and I decided that I would take my time with this one: So, I’m sorry, but you … Continue reading

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Update 29/06/20: It’s here at last – Massaccesi reveal!

I’m so happy today! Despite feeling very ill, if I could jump up and down I would. I ordered another Massaccesi handbag back in February, then the pandemic hit and I waited and waited…. and now it has arrived! Hooray! … Continue reading

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Update 26/06/20

I had plans for a nice post today, but the heat has made it virtually impossible for me to think straight, never mind take photos or write something coherent. My various conditions, especially lung issues, are very difficult to manage … Continue reading

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