Category Archives: Lifestyle

Monday post 20/03/23: Mothers’ Day treats

Posted on 20/03/2023 by The Librain

Yesterday was Mothers’ Day in the UK and I had a lovely time, thanks to my three “chaps”. Elder Son had been planning a spectacular afternoon tea (that I had in the evening, like last year) and also surprised me … Continue reading →

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Friday post 17/03/23: what I would have worn!

Posted on 17/03/2023 by The Librain

Well, this really isn’t the post that I expected to write today. All week, I have been planning a lovely set of outfits based around a particular cashmere jumper and I had hoped to be strong enough to get out … Continue reading →

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Monday post 13/03/23: with this and that

Posted on 13/03/2023 by The Librain

Hello everyone and welcome to a new week! I am still stuck in bed, recovering slowly. Most of the horrible pain and itching from the shingles has now faded, so I am nearly back to my “normal” state of illness. … Continue reading →

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Monday post 06/03/23: return of The Librain!

Posted on 06/03/2023 by The Librain

Hello and welcome to all of my friends and visitors! It is now four weeks since I was diagnosed with shingles and it has taken this long for me to even begin to feel better. There is still a long … Continue reading →

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Friday post 03/02/23: with cobalt cashmere

Posted on 03/02/2023 by The Librain

During my time away from the blog, I decided to have a change from navy and grey and, instead, selected my gorgeous bright blue cashmere v-neck from John Lewis. This is such a lovely colour and I have several scarves … Continue reading →

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Monday post 30/01/23: it’s good to be back!

Posted on 30/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome back everyone! This last week has flown by and I am now ready to resume the usual blogging schedule. The visit from Younger Son was very productive as well as generally lovely. All three of my “chaps” worked very … Continue reading →

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Taking a short break 24/01/23

Posted on 24/01/2023 by The Librain

OK, I don’t usually post on a Tuesday, but I just want to inform regular visitors that I am taking a break from the blog until Monday 30/01/23. Younger Son is visiting to help us do a huge clearout of … Continue reading →

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Friday post 20/01/23: with even more scarves!

Posted on 20/01/2023 by The Librain

This has been a rollercoaster kind of week: some terrible, difficult days and some peaceful, quiet days. Lovely Husband and I are quite worn out both physically and emotionally. Some good news is that Younger Son is visiting from next … Continue reading →

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Friday post 13/01/23: with a range of scarves!

Posted on 13/01/2023 by The Librain

I almost didn’t post today! We have had a difficult couple of days and I am now exhausted and in pain from pulling a muscle in my side. I won’t go into the background story very much, but will simply … Continue reading →

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Friday post 06/01/23: with a variety of outfits

Posted on 06/01/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to Friday’s post. Today, I am going to catch up with a range of outfits that I have worn during the last couple of weeks. Over the Christmas period, I chose two lovely velour tops that I have owned … Continue reading →

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