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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 Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
Dear Lauren, thank you so very much for your kindness and encouragement. I really appreciate your support. Love and best…
Hi Anne, I am a reader of your blog and follow you for your scarf posts. I've been reading for…
Anne, I am sorry about the loss of your old BG from years ago. I agree we never forget young…
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Category Archives: Scarves
Update 15/12/17
I have been very busy today, between rests, trying to do my bit to prepare for Christmas. At last Younger Son helped me to put up the tree. Since I became so ill, we have had to streamline things a … Continue reading
Update and boutique shopping 14/12/17
I am going to show you the two items I bought when I was out on Tuesday, after my haircut. There is a lovely new boutique which has opened nearby, selling very pretty tops and a massive range of accessories, … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 08/12/17
After yesterday’s pretty awful selfie, taken to clearly show my emerging greys, I washed my hair and have taken another photo. I think that this one is a bit better! The outfit was an attempt to try something out which … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aquamarine, blue, Blue Nile, bracelets, cardigans, copper, Cotton Traders, earrings, grey, joggers, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pure Collection, teal
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Update 01/12/17
I had hoped to have the Scarf of the Moment post about Les Secrets de Minos ready to publish today. However, I am finding it very difficult to concentrate and I really want to do this wonderful scarf justice. I … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 30/11/17
When it is this time of year, with crisp mornings and dark evenings, I feel like snuggling in thick wool jumpers and warm joggers. I also have a nice velvety top and bottoms in navy that I bought from Cotton … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, earrings, Hermès, joggers, MaiTai, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, scarf rings, tops, Winter, WoolOvers
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Update 28/11/17 and Christmas plans
Nowadays, we organise present giving at Christmas in the same way as I just did for my birthday: I buy what I would like in advance and my chaps refund the money and give me the gifts on the day. … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 27/11/17
It is now two months since I last had my hair dyed and the grey has reached over 1 inches long. You can see it clearly, especially at the sides. The coloured parts are not looking good, I must admit. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged acid reflux, colours, Cotton Traders, Etsy, going grey, hair colour, Halcyon Days, illness, joggers, jumpers, makeup, tops, Windsmoor
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Outfit of the day 23/11/17
I am quite pleased as I managed to go downstairs for quite a bit longer today. So that feels like progress. I am hoping to be well enough to visit the Library tomorrow as I need some new books to … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 17/11/17
I had yet another hospital appointment today, this time in the centre of the city, with my osteoporosis consultant. Because I have to take steroids, I now have the lovely side-effect of bone crumbling! Anyway, I see this chap once … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, bangles, beige, black, brown, cardigans, cream, earrings, Halcyon Days, hospitals, jeans, jumpers, Klass, Marks and Spencer, moths, navy, osteoporosis, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 16/11/17
I went out with Younger Son to the local cinema today to see Death of Stalin. This is the first time in months that I have managed to do this, so I am feeling very pleased. The film was “interesting” … Continue reading
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…