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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 Mira, I must apologise for not answering you sooner! Aircon would be great and we have a unit in…
I hope you feel better soon! 🌺🍀
Dear Anne, would air conditioning help or does it rather hurt you with your lung conditions? I'm on the fence…
[…] If you would like to read more about this scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment post with…
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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Outfit of the day 23/05/17
The day started grey and a bit gloomy but soon warmed up and the sun came out. Yes, this is the English obsession with the weather! It is no wonder really that we are so obsessed. The weather in the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, hairdresser, Hermès, jeans, Klass, Lands' End, makeup, Massaccesi, navy, pendants, sandals, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 16/05/17
The weather has turned really gloomy and drizzly here in the Midlands. It is still quite warm, but a bit grim. When we drove out today, I was cheered up by the lush foliage on the trees and bushes, the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, brown, cobalt, countryside, cream, Etsy, Ferragamo, Halcyon Days, Klass, Lands' End, MaiTai, navy, poetry, Quecraft, scarf rings, videos
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Update 11/05/17
I don’t have much to write about today, really. We all worked together to do some housework this morning, which resulted in a car load of stuff to take to the recycling bank and the charity shops. This tired me … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Hermès, illness, Into the Canadian Wild, Purse Forum
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Outfit of the day 10/05/17
I actually wore two outfits today. Although the day started bright this morning, I felt cold (thyroid issues) and so put on the same aqua cotton jumper that I wore yesterday. By lunchtime, I began to feel much warmer and so … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, aqua, bangles, blue, books, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, ebooks, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, pink, public libraries, tops, turquoise, twin-sets, Under the Waves
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Outfit of the day 09/05/17
I wasn’t sure what to call today’s post, “Outfit of the day” or “Update”, as I just put random clothes on without my usual forethought. It felt cold when I got up this morning, so I grabbed the pretty aqua … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, joggers, navy, TV
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Update 04/05/17
A beautiful sunny day today, although quite windy. We have stayed in because Lovely Husband has had a bit of a reaction to yesterday’s procedure at the hospital. This afternoon, I finished the wonderful John Connolly book, A Game of … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 28/04/17
I am really pleased to be able to write that I managed two things today! LH drove me to the public library and I returned my massive heap of books and chose another huge pile to take home. Amongst them … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Politics, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, books, bracelets, cobalt, De la Mer au Ciel, earrings, general election, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Klass, Lands' End, navy, white
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Update 27/04/17
Still not doing well health-wise as I had a really terrible coughing and choking bout in the night. I am getting a bit stir-crazy from staying in the house, but there has been no chance of going out today. LH … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Annie Faivre, cough, Hermès, illness, Mare Nostrum, TV
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Outfit of the day 25/04/17
It is time to introduce my favourite Spring scarf: Hermès’ Dans un Jardin Anglais 90cm, designed by Alice Shirley. You may remember that I have already shown the pretty twilly of this design, back in January. I love this time … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, aqua, bangles, bracelets, Cotton Traders, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, lilac, navy, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 20/04/17
I am still feeling very dizzy, weak and ill. Elder Son was in super fuss-mode this morning, which is very wearing. I worry when he starts on like this that it will develop into a full melt-down. He went out … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Libraries, Lifestyle, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, bangles, blue, Blue Nile, books, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, general election, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, navy, public libraries, teal, tops, yellow
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Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…