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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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Update 07/03/19 with a dreamy reveal!
A week or so ago, I wrote that I was trying to save up for something rather special. Of course it was another scarf 😀. I now have quite a lot of 90cm Hermès silk twill scarves, well, a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, grey, Hermès, Jan Bajtlik, reveal, Sweet Dreams
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Reading roundup 06/03/19
This week I still had two ebooks to finish before I could start on my new library books. The latter are now piled up next to my bed and I can’t wait to make a start! The first ebook was … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 05/03/19
Oh, I am feeling so happy today! Yes, Younger Son has come home for a few days and it is so lovely to have him here. Both of my lads have gone out together, which is great. This morning, he … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Duo Boots, Ferragamo, gold, Grand Tour Collection, grey, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, violet, yellow
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Outfit of the day 04/03/19 with a small treat
A few years ago, we had a couple of lovely family holidays in Northumberland, staying near Kielder Water. It was an ideal base from which to explore nearby Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman forts: Housesteads and Vindolanda. I have such … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged archaeology, blue, brooches, Coup de Fouet au Bloc, green, grey, Hadrian’s Wall, Hermès, holidays, Lands' End, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, mauve, pewter, purple, replicas, silver, St Justin, twillies, Vindolanda, yellow
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Outfit of the day 01/03/19
It was my weekly counselling session this morning. In fact it was a really good one as I had a couple of very important issues to talk about and I feel that I now have some helpful strategies to use … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, counselling, Duo Boots, grey, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, Karine Assaf, mental health, navy, orange, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Outfit of the day 28/02/19
Again, this is cheating a bit as it is actually the outfit I wore yesterday (I am in bed wearing pyjamas today). It was such a lovely sunny day and I knew that the weather was going to change over … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, blue, good day, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, turquoise, yellow
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Reading roundup 27/02/19
I am sitting in bed writing this post and feeling quite pleased with myself. Why? Because I managed to get to the Library today and chose a lovely pile of eight books! These will soon be stacked on my bedside … Continue reading
Update 26/02/19
I am sorry. There will not be a proper post today as I am feeling very low and sad. No particular reason really. I hope that I can perk up a bit tomorrow! Best wishes, 💛💚💙❤️💜🧡
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Outfit of the day 25/02/19
The gorgeous weather has continued over the weekend. It has been amazingly warm and sunny for February in the UK. Many years ago, when the boys were quite small, we went on holiday to London at February Half Term. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, grey, John Lewis, navy, sunshine, white
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Outfit of the day 22/02/19
As I was actually leaving the house to go for my counselling session, I tried a small experiment today. I usually wear my clothes for only a couple of hours, so I feel that it is OK to put them … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, blue, grey, Hermès, Hotter, John Lewis, Lands' End, navy, pearls, pink, Savana Dance, silver, white
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