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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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I came across your blog when looking up the "Rewilding Nature" scarf online. I really enjoyed what you wrote and…
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your really kind comment. Everything has now been sorted and we have heating,…
Oh Anne! I'm so sorry for all of the trouble, worry and disruption. It's unnerving knowing there is something wrong…
Dear Shruti, thank you for your lovely comment. I really hope that you can find this gorgeous scarf one day…
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Category Archives: Jewellery
Outfit of the day 06/06/17
It has been such a horrible day weather-wise! Heavy rain, blustery wind and so cooooold. I can’t quite believe it is June. So I am back wearing one of my cotton jumpers plus joggers and I wrapped up warmly with … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty
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Update 25/05/17
Yet another hospital visit today. It was a very early appointment so, as it is quite a long way, I had to get up at a very difficult time for me. It was a struggle, but I really wanted to … Continue reading
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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Wardrobe planning #12: Preparing for warmer weather
As yesterday was when the clocks changed – Spring Forward, Fall Back – it seems fitting to think about planning my clothes and accessories for warmer weather. Mind you, here in the UK we can still expect to have snow, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged organisation, seasons, Shopping, Spring, Summer
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Outfit of the day 17/03/17
I started writing this blog for a number of reasons. One of these was that I wanted to revive my love of writing, but in a safe way. In the past, I often used to write about controversial issues for … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, burden, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, illness, Lands' End, Liberty, MaiTai, navy, scarf rings, white, writing
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Outfit of the day and purchases 03/03/17
Yesterday’s trip made me feel very happy and so pleased that we had done something special for once. But it did take a lot out of both of us. I am so tired today, although I did manage to get … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, Hera, Hermès, Liberty, Parures de Samouraïs
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Wardrobe planning #05 – organisation
Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged Evernote, organisation, planning
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Outfit of the day 11/01/17
Well, I am feeling really poorly today, so will probably end up in bed for the duration! Never mind, I have still put on something quite nice on the top half, even though I have my pyjama bottoms on the lower half. If I do manage to go out, I will change into jeans and […]
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Health, Jewellery, Libraries, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, Aspinal, bangles, beige, books, boots, bracelets, bronze, brown, cardigans, Clarks, Cotton Traders, earrings, eBay, Fassbender, Goodreads, Halcyon Days, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, leopard print, lizard skin, Pure Collection, sweaters, tan, trousers
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Dear Laura, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am glad that you found the post interesting and…