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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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Tag Archives: green
Update 09/08/21
Doesn’t Monday come around so quickly? I must admit that I am really enjoying the absence of the “Monday morning feeling”, now that I have retired. I am still struggling with a very painful back, so, in between doing some … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 02/07/21
I had hoped to be able to write about a gorgeous new purchase today, but, unfortunately, the courier didn’t knock on our door and so I will have to wait until Monday for the delivery! I am trying hard not … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, gold, green, Isle, lapis lazuli, Massaccesi, navy, Pure Collection, Sainsbury's Tu, white
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Outfits of the week 04/06/21
Younger Son has returned home so I will now get back to the usual pattern of posting on here. We had a lovely time and it was wonderful to see him again after 17 months. I managed to liven myself … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, blue, cobalt, Grand Manège Love Bandana, green, Hermès, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, navy, Plumes en Fete, silver, white
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Update 08/03/21 with something new!
OK, so I have absolutely no self control. None at all! When it comes to my obsessions, I have no way of holding back. I am such a terrible, greedy person 😅😂🤣😂😅 So, when two of my interests met – … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Ancient Greece, beige, Fetolia, green, grey, Olympian Gods, orange, reveal, teal, Wolf and Badger
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Outfits of the week 29/01/21
Well, it’s only one outfit this week. I did try, but I have had to spend most of my time in bed with the usual set of issues. Anyway, I did manage to put together one nice set of clothing … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, gold, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, MaiTai, pink, silver, Swarovski
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Update 25/01/21 with a final sale purchase
OK, it is now very clear that I simply cannot resist sales! In my defence, I see items that I like and will fit into my wardrobe plan and I stalk them for weeks until the price drops. I very … Continue reading
Outfits of the week 04/12/20
OK, I have finally given in! I cannot really write Outfit of the Day any more. Yes, I wore both of these this week, for a few hours, in between lying in bed: Outfit items: Dark grey long-sleeved t-shirt – … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, green, grey, Hera, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, Liberty, orange, Plumes en Fete, purple
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Outfit of the day 20/03/20
I managed to put on half a nice outfit this week. On most days, I cannot find the energy to get dressed properly because I am struggling to manage my mental health in the current situation. Even getting out of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, cobalt, gold, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, MaiTai, Massaccesi, mother of pearl, Plumes en Fete, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 27/06/19 and a haircut
Once again, six weeks have passed by and it was time for my visit to the hairdresser. Lovely Husband persuaded me that I was well enough to go (only just) and kindly drove me into town. Afterwards, I walked across … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Hair, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Art Deco, blue, bronze, Etsy, gold, green, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hotter, Isle, Lands' End, MaiTai, navy, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 24/06/19
I must admit that the term “Outfit of the Day” is starting to mean something a little more, um, flexible nowadays. On the few mornings when I actually manage to get dressed, I take a photo anyway, even if I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged asthma, blue, chronic cough, Etsy, green, illness, Isle, Lands' End, navy, Pure Collection, white
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…