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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 18/04/17
I hope that readers of this blog enjoyed a lovely Easter Weekend. In this part of the UK it was mostly a bit grey and gloomy, but it is nice for many people to have four days off with the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Politics, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, blue, bracelets, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, gemstones, general election, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, purple, taupe, turquoise, yellow
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Outfit of the day 14/04/17
The sky is grey and gloomy today, but I am feeling quite pleased with myself. I woke up too early this morning and felt pretty lousy for a few hours, then Elder Son rang from work to say that he needed … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Blue Nile, books, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, joggers, Lands' End, lilac, navy, purple, tops
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Outfit of the day 11/04/17
I didn’t get much sleep last night, so woke up feeling pretty yucky this morning. In fact, I was nauseous and was actually sick. But…it was Hairdresser Day today and I was not going to miss that! Now, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, camera, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, illness, iPad, jeans, Lands' End, Massaccesi, menopause, navy, photos, teal, tops, turquoise, white
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Outfit of the day 29/03/17
Another grey and gloomy day here and I feel tired and washed out. I am beginning to wonder if I am reacting to the clock change. It sounds a bit silly, but Elder Son comes in for a cuddle and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, archaeology, bangles, books, bracelets, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Outfit of the day 28/03/17
The lovely weather over the weekend really helped to boost my mood and also seemed to give me some extra strength. I was able to start my plan of trying to follow some of the ideas from the rehab course … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, bangles, beige, blue, bracelets, brown, camel, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, exercise, Ferragamo, films, fitness, Halcyon Days, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, leopard print, movies, navy, orange, purple, twin-sets, walking
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Update 22/03/17
As I am wearing the same outfit as yesterday, I won’t post about that but will update with the books I have recently been reading. I finished The House of Dolls by David Hewson last week. This was a really … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 21/03/17
I would think that it was pretty obvious that I was very down last Friday when I posted. It had been a really awful week with lots of rows and upsets in the family and my mental and physical health … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, blue, Broadchurch, Clevedon, earrings, Flickr, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, photos, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu, Skagen, SS-GB, TV, watches
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Outfit of the day 15/03/17
I am pleased to be able to write that things seems to have calmed down for now, although I am crossing fingers, toes and probably eyes in the hope that they stay that way. It has been a beautiful day … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, cobalt, Cotton Traders, De la Mer au Ciel, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, orange, sweaters, white
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Outfit of the day 08/03/17
I am so pleased that I was feeling well enough to go out again today! Whoop! Even if it was only one of our garden centre visits again. It is better than lying in bed all day. Today’s outfit was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Politics, Scarves, Wardrobe, Women's Rights
Tagged Bateau Fleuri, blue, Cotton Traders, feminism, Ferragamo, gavroches, Hermès, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, MaiTai, navy, purple, turquoise, women
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Outfit of the day 07/03/17
What a gorgeous day! It really feels as if Spring is here. We did go out today and, as we drove along, I felt uplifted to see daffodils, crocuses and tiny green buds on the hedgerows at the side of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, books, boots, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, ebooks, Etsy, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pia, Quecraft, Richard Allan, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, tan, Ted and Muffy, Tory Burch
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Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…