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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 14/01/19
We had a pretty quiet weekend and I have spent today in bed again. Today’s post will not be an “Outfit of the Day” as I am sure that no one needs to see my ancient pyjamas! When I decided … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 11/01/19
It was my first counselling session today and I was rather nervous about going. I have changed so much with this illness. Only a couple of years ago, I was a really confident driver, happy to find new places, unfazed … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, bangles, blue, boots, counselling, Duo Boots, earrings, Grand Tour Collection, Halcyon Days, Hera, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty, mauve, mental health, navy, pink, shawls, trousers, violet
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Outfit of the day 08/01/19
It has been such a beautiful day, cold with clear blue skies. It was also my six-weekly trip to the hairdresser and I was pleased that I felt well and strong enough to go. Afterwards, I walked over to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, boots, bracelets, Duo Boots, earrings, Ferragamo, Grand Tour Collection, grey, hairdresser, hairstyles, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, jumpers, leggings, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, mauve, purple, Sainsbury's Tu
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Outfit of the day 04/01/19
I had planned to write about some of my other Christmas gifts today, but I am feeling very pleased that I was actually able to go out, so I will post about that instead. Yes, it was only to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, Aspinal, bangles, blue, books, boots, Duo Boots, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, owls, Sainsbury's Tu, trousers
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Update 03/01/19 with Christmas presents #01
Now that I have had a bit of a break from the blog, I would like to show you some of the gifts I received for Christmas. Lovely Husband is happy for me to choose my own present each year … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged brooches, Christmas, earrings, gifts, Grand Tour Collection, John Lewis, mental health, necklaces, presents, pyjamas, red, Sainsbury's Tu, violet
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Update 20/12/18 with more about my new Hermès scarf
Yesterday morning I felt well enough to actually get dressed and take some modelling photos with my gorgeous new Hermès scarf: À L’Ombre des Pivoines. I wore my mid grey cashmere short sleeved top and lighter grey cashmere cardigan, with … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, Hermès, scarf knots, scarf ties
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Update 18/12/18
I had hoped that I would be able to take some modelling photos of my new A L’Ombre des Pivoines today, but I have continued to be very weak and ill. Maybe I will manage to do so tomorrow and … Continue reading
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Outfit of the day 14/12/18
All of the “activity” of the last few days has worn me out a bit. I have had to rest more today, so I have not been able to help with the housework. Over the weekend, I will try to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, Isle, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, navy
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Update 13/12/18
I am far too tired to write a proper post today, but I am feeling really positive. This is because I managed to do a lot of household tasks this afternoon, most of which involved using our new steam mop. … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 11/12/18
I must apologise for my very downbeat posts of the last few days. Today, I am feeling very pleased as I have managed to do some really positive things. I am very tired now and am back in bed, but … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cobalt, cowboy knot, earrings, Etsy, grey, Halcyon Days, Hotter, jumper, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, trousers, 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…