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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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scarf therapy and spring - two joyful things to hopefully lift your spirits Anne. Looking lovely on your beautiful scarves…
[…] PS: If you would like to read more about the gorgeous Hermès Le Premier Chant design, my Scarf of…
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…
Dear Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
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Category Archives: Family
Update 02/11/17
I cannot write much today. It is five years since the death of my wonderful Mum and we heard yesterday that another close relative died in the morning. This is the scarf I wore yesterday: Hermès’ Escales Mediterranéenes. I hope … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bereavement, Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès
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Outfit of the day 06/10/17
I persuaded Lovely Husband to take me into town this afternoon to pick up my eBay parcel. Also, our kettle had broken with a loud bang, fusing all of the lights, so we needed to buy a new one quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, cream, eBay, Halcyon Days, Hera, Ianthe, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, navy, red, shawls, Swarovski, turquoise, white
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Update 05/10/17
Illness has hit hard today, so I have been unable to go out – hence no proper Outfit of the Day post. We did go out yesterday, though, visiting the library and also the supermarket cafe where Elder Son works. … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 28/09/17
It has been very quiet today, with both lads out at work. Yesterday evening was rather turbulent in contrast. The day had been OK, apart from my health issues. My cough has been a lot worse over the past few … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, bangles, boots, bracelets, brown, Cotton Traders, Duo Boots, Halcyon Days, illness, jeans, Lands' End, leopard print, navy, necklaces, panic attacks, Quecraft, tan, Ted and Muffy, tops
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Update 21/09/17
One of the things which makes my health worse is stress. Stress brings on my coughs, stress links with my anxiety, stress affects my breathing. In fact, all of my health issues may have been caused by stress in the … Continue reading
Update 18/09/17
Apologies to my readers, but I am too ill to post properly today. The weekend was very stressful with Elder Son fully exercising some of his more negative behaviour, to put it mildly. ASD meltdowns are very challenging, especially when … Continue reading
Update 15/09/17 and a birthday!
It is Lovely Husband’s birthday today! We bought him a commemorative volume of historic newspaper headlines about his favourite football team, Hull City. I thought that this would be a special gift for his landmark birthday – 65. There have … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Footwear, Lifestyle, Shopping, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged birthdays, black, boots, Clarks, dresses, Lands' End, navy, tan, Ted and Muffy
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Outfit of the day 14/09/17
It was a miracle that I was able to write the Reading Roundup post yesterday as I woke up really early with the most horrendous pain from acid reflux. The pain did go away in the end, but it took … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bateau Fleuri, birthdays, bracelets, cardigans, earrings, Ferragamo, garden centres, gavroches, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, lilac, navy, pink, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 12/09/17
I have managed to grit my teeth and do something useful today. Over the weekend, we had quite a few things to sort out: the washing machine gave up the ghost after ten years, my car wouldn’t start and Elder … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 07/09/17
I actually went out of the house today! Amazing! Well, perhaps not so amazing as it was only for a dentist appointment, but it was a start. She told me that my teeth and gums are in good condition, so … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Klass, Lands' End, Le Jardin de la Maharani, navy, public libraries, tops, white
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX