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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, you always write the loveliest comments! Thank you so much, love Anne X
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your kindness, much love, Anne X
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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Update 26/06/20
I had plans for a nice post today, but the heat has made it virtually impossible for me to think straight, never mind take photos or write something coherent. My various conditions, especially lung issues, are very difficult to manage … Continue reading
Update 19/06/20
Oops! I nearly forgot to post this evening. I had such a bad sleep last night that I dozed too long this afternoon and posting went straight out of my head! So, I will wait until Monday as I feel … Continue reading
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Update 15/06/20 with some purchases
Sorry, nothing exciting really! But you know how I rate the vests by Lands’ End? I seem to have so many of them already. Anyway, they were on offer the other week and I bought two more. I watch out … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Lands' End, navy, vests
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Update 05/06/20 with a special treat!
You didn’t think that I would manage to avoid spending money during lockdown, did you? I need the occasional treat to keep me going, even if I choose something rather impractical! You will see what I mean in a minute… … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 29/05/20
I am rather pleased with myself today because I have managed two walks around the block this week! It feels like an achievement even though it only takes me ten minutes each time. But that is ten minutes of fast … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Bill Skinner, blue, Etsy, gold, Isle, Lands' End, lockdown, navy, purple, silver
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Update 25/05/20
Our days seem to have settled into a rhythm now, depending on whether Elder Son is working or not. They are all so repetitive that there is very little to write about on this blog, sadly. I am too weak … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 22/05/20
I should really begin a series called “Outfit of the Week”! During present circumstances, I am finding it very difficult to make myself get properly dressed. Unless I feel strong enough to go for a walk (I have managed this … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Etsy, gold, Isle, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Purse Forum, white
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Update 11/05/20 with our back garden
This is a very short post today as I couldn’t think of anything to write! My brain is trying to avoid thinking too much about the horrible looming crisis and how poorly our government is behaving. I have absolutely no … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/05/20
Even an inexpensive scarf can add so much to an outfit. I have been wearing them on and off since my late teens and still have some of my oldest and cheapest purchases in my scarf drawer. They can really … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged gold, Lands' End, purple, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 04/05/20
I do hope that you had a good weekend and that the coming weeks are positive. Unfortunately, these posts are becoming rather unreliable. I had planned to write three each week – on Monday, Wednesday and Friday – but I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Art Nouveau, blue, Cotton Traders, Ianthe, Ianthe Star, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, navy, peach, pink, white
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Anne, Happy belated Mother's Day! That tea looks delicious and who does not love cakes! I'm glad you had a…