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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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Thank you so much for your kind comment. Do let me know if you decide to get one! Best wishes,…
Love this scarf on you. I've been looking at it online. Maybe my next purchase. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for your supportive comment. Best wishes, Anne X
You look lovely! It’s so good that you’re walking and getting better. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
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Author Archives: The Librain
Merry Christmas to you!
I am taking a break from the blog for a few days. There may be a couple of posts next week, but then again, there may not! It all depends on how I feel. So, I am wishing you all … Continue reading
Update 20/12/18 with more about my new Hermès scarf
Yesterday morning I felt well enough to actually get dressed and take some modelling photos with my gorgeous new Hermès scarf: À L’Ombre des Pivoines. I wore my mid grey cashmere short sleeved top and lighter grey cashmere cardigan, with … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, Hermès, scarf knots, scarf ties
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Reading roundup 19/12/18
One fairly long book again this week! I think that I am spending a lot of time watching TV via Amazon Prime and following feminists on Twitter. This was an easy read: The Desert Spear by Peter V Brett, #02 … Continue reading
Update 18/12/18
I had hoped that I would be able to take some modelling photos of my new A L’Ombre des Pivoines today, but I have continued to be very weak and ill. Maybe I will manage to do so tomorrow and … Continue reading
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Update 17/12/18 with a gorgeous reveal!
My eyes have been drinking in the amazing scarf designs for the new Hermès Spring/Summer 2019 season as each one becomes available. Then I heard that there is going to be a huge price increase in the new year, with … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 14/12/18
All of the “activity” of the last few days has worn me out a bit. I have had to rest more today, so I have not been able to help with the housework. Over the weekend, I will try to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, Isle, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, navy
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Update 13/12/18
I am far too tired to write a proper post today, but I am feeling really positive. This is because I managed to do a lot of household tasks this afternoon, most of which involved using our new steam mop. … Continue reading
Reading roundup 12/12/18
I have only read one book this week, but what a book! American Gods by Neil Gaiman is a huge read and I nearly didn’t finish it. I used to be able to devour long books with no issues at … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 11/12/18
I must apologise for my very downbeat posts of the last few days. Today, I am feeling very pleased as I have managed to do some really positive things. I am very tired now and am back in bed, but … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cobalt, cowboy knot, earrings, Etsy, grey, Halcyon Days, Hotter, jumper, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, trousers, white
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Update 10/12/18
At least the weekend was a little better than the one before. We are having difficulty in coping as a family – two parents with long lists of physical illnesses plus depression, one son struggling with many aspects of autism, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Christmas, Lands' End, trousers
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Just found your site via the baobab scraf, which I have in pink, like you, and dearly love (even if…