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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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I have loved looking at your beautiful collection! And inspired by your story. I’m a pediatric neupsychologist and understand what…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x
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…
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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Friday post 16/10/26: Dealing with a lot of problems!
Well, it’s one big problem really! Today’s post isn’t going to be about gorgeous scarves or pretty outfits, unfortunately, so if you have arrived at my blog looking for that kind of content, you might want to read some of … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Serendipity
Tagged Flanders & Swann, house issues, problems, The Gas Man Cometh
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Friday post 02/10/26: With a green velvet dress!
The weeks really roll past very swiftly these days! I am finding it difficult to believe that we are now in October and that I am only a month away from my 70th birthday. I am hoping to be well … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged dresses, green, Hermès, Rewilding Nature, Seasalt Cornwall
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Friday post 25/09/26: With some lovely new shoes
It’s Friday, so time for a new post! This week, we have been busy supporting Elder Son with his health issues and also starting the process of finding a cleaner. I have tried my best to keep our home tidy … Continue reading
Friday post 11/09/26: With some Autumn purchases!
It’s Friday, so time to write another post! This week I have bought some items from the new Autumn styles, with varying success, had a rather nasty shock and went to get my hair cut, at last! We will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Boden, grey hair, hairdresser, hairstyles, Marks and Spencer, red, teal, tops
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Wednesday post 02/09/26: With apologies
I am sorry but I am feeling very unwell and cannot post properly today. Best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
Friday post 28/08/26: With some thoughts about an event in November!
For today’s post, I had planned to take some modelling photos with my new Rewilding Nature scarf that I revealed last Friday. However, I have decided to wait until I have had my hair cut as it looks absolutely dreadful … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Special days
Tagged birthday, celebrations, necklaces
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Wednesday post 12/08/26
Apologies, I can’t think straight in the very hot weather so I am taking a break this week. Hope to be back next Wednesday. Love and best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
Posted in Lifestyle
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Friday post 07/08/26: With a visit to a lovely tea room!
Today’s post is quite short as I have just returned home after a lovely lunch with Elder Son at a local tea room. As I don’t think I have left the house since Younger Son’s visit, this feels like quite … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 31/07/26: With a lovely new dress
Well, it has been a pretty quiet week with much more bearable weather. To be honest, I have spent the time just pottering around our home and reading my books. As we haven’t had any significant rain for weeks, the … Continue reading
Friday post 24/07/26: With a lovely visit!
For once I have some nice news to write about: last weekend Younger Son came to visit us! It was so lovely to spend time with him and all four of us went out for a meal at a local … Continue reading
Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…