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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 29/05/18
I am having another very “droopy” day. The humidity is getting to me and I don’t feel at all well. I did try to go downstairs for a while, but Lovely Husband saw my pale face and sent me back … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Accessorize, cardigans, cerise, cream, earrings, Halcyon Days, pink, tops, WoolOvers
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Update 28/05/18
What a storm we had on Saturday night! I don’t think I have ever seen or heard anything like it before. The lightning was so plentiful and rapid that the night sky looked like day. And as for the rain… … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, turquoise, white, yellow
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Outfit of the day 24/05/18
I am so happy and pleased! After yesterday, when I spent the whole day in bed feeling sorry for myself, today has been such a contrast. 😀😀😀 Yesterday evening, I set up a new alarm clock as I have been … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Bibliothèque, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, gavroches, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, humour, jeans, Lands' End, navy, orange, pink, Sonrisa Boutique, tops, twin-sets, yellow
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Reading roundup 23/05/18
I am writing this post at the last minute as I was riveted by the ending of my latest book and simply had to finish it! More about that book later on in the post… My first of two books … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, Goodreads, public libraries
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Update 22/05/18: Hair, outfits, and more…
Hip, hip… Hooray! Yes, I finally managed to go into town and have my long-awaited haircut! Whoop! I had my last hairdo in December last year, then was too ill for the next two appointments. It is also eight months … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, gavroches, grey, grey hair, hair dye, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Klass, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, Savana Dance, t-shirts, white
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Outfit of the day 18/05/18
Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men… …I had an early appointment this morning and was so very determined to get to the hospital. But it was not to be. I woke up feeling really nauseous and ill … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, jeans, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, Sainsbury's Tu, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 17/05/18
I am totally on a roll this week! We went out again yesterday and even managed lunch out. I am so pleased 😀😄😄. Lovely Husband had a follow up appointment for his cataract operation at the optician’s and I went … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Hair, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brooches, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, mauve, navy, peacocks, pub lunch, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, teal, white
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Reading roundup 16/05/18
I am so glad that I managed to get to the Library yesterday to change my books. This week I had already finished my pile and so chose some random ebooks from the Library Service’s catalogue. Unfortunately, they were not … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, public libraries
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Outfit of the day 15/05/18
A little parcel arrived this morning. Lovely Husband made a comment about the extent of my online shopping, but it feels like having an extra birthday when I have something to open! Anyway, this is what it contained: A dear … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, jackets, jeans, John Lewis, kimonos, Liberty, One Hundred Stars, pendants, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, Tory Burch, white
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Outfit of the day 14/05/18
This post is going to be a little different today as I am showing two outfits! They are very similar as I wore the same twin set and scarf both yesterday and today, but the accessories and the scarf knots … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, bangles, blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, navy, pink, teal, tops, turquoise, twin-sets, Under the Waves, yellow
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x