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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
Update 05/10/18 with new purchases
Oh, it is about time that I showed you my latest buys! If you read Tuesday’s post, you may remember that I managed to stagger into my favourite local boutique, Sonrisa, after my haircut. I had seen a pretty brooch … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged brooches, butterflies, handbag charms, owls, pendants, Sonrisa Boutique
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Outfit of the day 04/10/18
I am sitting in bed looking out of the window at a beautiful sunny afternoon. I really wish that I could have gone out today, but I did manage to tick off quite a few items from my jobs list. … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 02/10/18
Hairdresser day! Yes, it is six weeks since my last haircut and I am so pleased that I was able to go. Lovely Husband drove me there and back and I was even strong enough to walk across town to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, bangles, beige, brown, chinos, Duo Boots, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, La Femme aux Semelles de Vent, Lands' End, leopard print, MaiTai, Peony and Moore, scarf rings, shoes, Sonrisa Boutique, tops, Wallis
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Update 01/10/18
Well, that was a tough weekend! I was very ill indeed on Saturday, both physically and mentally, ending up with horrible panic and anxiety attacks as well as a huge coughing bout. I found myself crying hysterically all over my … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tagged anxiety, chronic cough, cough, Facebook, mental health, panic attacks, social media, videos
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Outfit of the day 28/09/18
This is a very quick post tonight as I am feeling pretty awful after another day in bed! So fed up about that. In the morning, I tried out a new scarf tie, which I had seen on The Purse … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, grey, Hermès, jumpers, Lands' End, Le Jardin de la Maharani, navy, white
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Outfit of the day 27/09/18
Strictly speaking, it is Outfit of the Other Day! I have spent today in pyjamas as I have not been well and have only managed a few “useful” tasks in between lying in bed reading. But you may remember that … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Hera, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty, mauve, navy, shawls
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Outfit of the day 24/09/18
It has been a beautiful autumnal day with bright sunshine, but cold in the shade. I am pleased that I was able to walk around the block for ten minutes this afternoon. At that moment, I felt that I had … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Autumn, bangles, blue, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hera, Hotter, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, shoes, walking, white
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Update 20/09/18 with my final Massaccesi reveal
Normally, I wouldn’t have put in another order for a new handbag so soon after the last one, but when I heard that my favourite designer, Marco Massaccesi, was closing his business I just had to get one more. I … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 18/09/18
It has been rather windy today with some sunshine breaking through fast-moving grey clouds. To brighten myself up, I decided to wear my cute Hermès Baobab Cat gavroche with a toning twinset from WoolOvers. Here is the collage… Today’s outfit: … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Baobab Cat, bracelets, cardigans, cerise, earrings, garden centres, gavroches, grey, Hermès, jeans, Klass, Massaccesi, navy, pink, tops, white, WoolOvers
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Update 17/09/18
This will be a fairly short post. Saturday was Lovely Husband’s birthday and he received some pretty fab presents from me and our lads. He was able to spend the day watching lots of cricket on the TV (he is … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x