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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 so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
Anne ! I love your teal blue tops that you purchased ! Perfect for Fall! But they do not compare…
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Category Archives: Health
Outfit of the day 24/01/17
Since my last post on Friday, things have improved a fair bit. I spent the weekend slowly regaining my health and strength – well, by regaining I mean getting back to my previous pretty crap levels rather than the really … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged black, books, boots, cake, Clarks, Cotton Traders, earrings, Etsy, Ferragamo, food, Goodreads, Hermès, jeans, L'Arbre du Vent, Massaccesi, Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo, navy, public libraries, purple, soutache, tea, Tommy Hilfiger, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 18-20/01/17
Everything has been in a right old state for a few days, which is why I have not been posting. I will catch up in this post. On Wednesday, I had to take Lovely Husband to hospital for another set … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged acid reflux, Alice Shirley, aqua, books, boots, bracelets, bronze, brown, caramel, cardigans, Clarks, coral, cough, earrings, Ferragamo, headache, Hermès, hospitals, illness, jeans, Klass, Lands' End, navy, NHS, Peony and Moore, Pure Collection, sales, scarf ties, t-shirts, tan, tops, trousers, Tyger, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 13/01/17
Today ended up as a pyjama day again. I woke up to a light snow covering and my typical morning feeling, but worse than usual. This morning it was the full dizziness, retching and nausea and even a banana didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Libraries, Outfit of the day, Reading, Wardrobe
Tagged black, books, illness, morning feeling, navy, public libraries, pyjamas
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Outfit of the day 11/01/17
Well, I am feeling really poorly today, so will probably end up in bed for the duration! Never mind, I have still put on something quite nice on the top half, even though I have my pyjama bottoms on the lower half. If I do manage to go out, I will change into jeans and […]
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Health, Jewellery, Libraries, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, Aspinal, bangles, beige, books, boots, bracelets, bronze, brown, cardigans, Clarks, Cotton Traders, earrings, eBay, Fassbender, Goodreads, Halcyon Days, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, leopard print, lizard skin, Pure Collection, sweaters, tan, trousers
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Outfit of the day 10/01/17
Well, I am feeling really poorly today, so will probably end up in bed for the duration! Never mind, I have still put on something quite nice on the top half, even though I have my pyjama bottoms on the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, bangles, beige, books, boots, bracelets, bronze, brown, cardigans, earrings, Goodreads, Halcyon Days, illness, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, leopard print, Peony and Moore, Pilgrim, Pure Collection, pyjamas, sweaters, tan, Ted and Muffy, trousers
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Outfit of the day 05/01/17
Today, I am going to the hospital with my husband as he is undergoing a procedure, so I need to wear something suitable. As hospitals are notoriously hot, layers are important so that they can be shed as necessary. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, bracelets, cardigans, Ferragamo, grey, Hera, hospitals, Hotter, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, Klass, Liberty, MaiTai, navy, NHS, purple, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 04/01/17
Bad start to the day this morning as I woke up early with a blinding headache. I managed to help Elder Son get ready for work and then was violently sick. I usually have to eat a banana the minute … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cornelia James, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, headache, Isle, joggers, Lands' End, leopard print, MaiTai, navy, rollnecks, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 02/01/17
I am feeling very poorly today as I had a major coughing fit last night during my evening meal – something went down the wrong way! So I am staying in bed for most of the day, although I may … Continue reading
New Year, new direction
So, it has been years since I last posted on my The Librain blog. My Mother died in November 2012 and thus began a period in my life which saw a massive slide into illness and depression, culminating in retirement … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Health, Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged bereavement, bling, books, depression, food, grief, mental health, NHS, retirement, social media, tea
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x