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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: Lifestyle
Outfit of the day 18/02/19
Both Lovely Husband and I have been feeling a bit sorry for ourselves in the last few days. We seem to have caught the same nasty cold and, on top of all our existing health issues, it has really knocked … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bronze, brown, Ferragamo, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, teal, Tyger
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Outfit of the day 15/02/19
Well, actually, this was my planned outfit. You see, I was intending to wear these items today for my counselling session and lunch in a pub, but, in the end I was too poorly to go. Instead, I spent most … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bronze, brown, Ferragamo, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, sunshine, teal, Tyger
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Outfit of the day 14/02/19
It was Elder Son’s birthday yesterday – 29! He has gone away for a few days to treat himself and so Lovely Husband and I are on our own for a while (now then, what mischief can we do? 😆😁😆). … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Cotton Traders, crystal, navy, pyjamas, silver, Valentine’s Day
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Update 11/02/19: saving up for something special
I hope that you all had a lovely weekend, filled with activities that made you feel happy. Ours was quite difficult again as Elder Son was, and still is, quite unwell. He has cough-related asthma and sometimes the cough becomes … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/02/19
After a very difficult week, today has been pretty good so far. I was able to get up, dress in a nice outfit and go to my counselling appointment in the morning. Mind you, I have to climb two flights … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Museum shopping, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Blue Nile, counselling, gold, Hermès, Hotter, John Lewis, L'Arbre du Vent, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, purple, silver, teal
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Update 05/02/19
Yesterday was tough for a number of reasons and I have had to spend today in bed trying to recover. Not only was I very ill, but Elder Son decided that it would be a good day to upset his … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Lifestyle
Tagged ASD, autism, chronic cough, cough, illness, The Expanse, TV
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Outfit of the day 04/02/19
I am trying to hold on to my sense of humour, although that is quite difficult at the moment. It feels as if my health is steadily beating me down; I have been very ill all weekend. But, life must … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, black, blue, humour, illness, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, white
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Outfit of the day 01/02/19
Well, I did get to my counselling session today. Although I have been struggling, both physically and mentally, I was able to get up, have a shower, dress myself and get into the car without a serious cough. Lovely Husband … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, counselling, crystal, Etsy, Hotter, John Lewis, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, navy, pub lunch, silver, snowflakes
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Update 31/01/19
We have been quite busy today. This afternoon, Elder Son had an appointment at the local surgery for a vaccination booster. He is very nervous about needles and asked me to go with him to help keep him calm. Lovely … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 29/01/19
Snow is forecast for the next few days, so I decided that I had to go to the Library today so that I could pick up some reserved books. Despite feeling very weak and unwell, I forced myself to get … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged book jewellery, brown, earrings, Etsy, Ferragamo, Isle, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, orange, purple, tops, trousers, WoolOvers
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x