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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: Isle
Outfit of the day 29/01/19
Snow is forecast for the next few days, so I decided that I had to go to the Library today so that I could pick up some reserved books. Despite feeling very weak and unwell, I forced myself to get … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged book jewellery, brown, earrings, Etsy, Ferragamo, Isle, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, orange, purple, tops, trousers, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 22/01/19
I was determined to get up for a while this morning and so forced myself into the shower to wake up properly. These days even having a shower is so hard and I have to go back to bed afterwards … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, Cornelia James, Cotton Traders, Duo Boots, earrings, Ferragamo, gold, green, Isle, joggers, jumpers, leopard print, navy, shoes, tops, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 18/01/19
I had hoped to wear these accessories with the grey twinset that I modelled yesterday, but it has been far too cold today. So, I returned to my trusty navy cotton cable jumper, which is so warm! Another one of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, aqua, bangles, blue, counselling, earrings, Hermès, Hotter, Isle, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, pink, shoes, tops, trousers
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Outfit of the day 14/12/18
All of the “activity” of the last few days has worn me out a bit. I have had to rest more today, so I have not been able to help with the housework. Over the weekend, I will try to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, Isle, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, navy
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Outfit of the day 16/08/18 and yet another luscious reveal – on a roll!
Well, my latest parcel had another item inside which I am going to reveal and also model in this post. When I was thinking about how to dress up my new Massaccesi handbag, I also thought about how I would … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Ardmore Artists, bangles, Baobab Cat, blue, cardigans, earrings, gavroches, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Isle, Lands' End, Massaccesi, mauve, pink, purple, trousers, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 02/08/18
Well, it should really be Yesterday’s Outfit of the Day! The temperature is rising here again and this has affected me quite badly today. I have had to lie in bed in my undies with multiple fans on, drinking water … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, earrings, Grand Tour Collection, Isle, Lands' End, navy, trousers, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 09/07/18
I am continuing to struggle with this hot weather. Despite us taking all possible measures, our house seems to retain the heat and our bedroom becomes the warmest room during the evening. My breathing is seriously affected and I need … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, Isle, Lands' End, navy, purple, sandals, Suave, trousers, vests
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Outfit of the day 26/06/18
I am having a very similar day to yesterday. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the insects and birds are humming and tweeting! And I sat reading and drinking tea in the garden this afternoon. Lovely! 🌞🐞🐝🌹☕⛱☕🌹🐝🐞🌞 … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cream, earrings, garden, Halcyon Days, Isle, jackets, Liberty, navy, pendants, Pure Collection, Sainsbury's Tu, shrugs, skirts, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 25/06/18
I hope that you all had a great weekend. If you are in my part of the UK (the Midlands), you will know that we had lovely weather again and today has been the same. This is going to be … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, earrings, Etsy, Halcyon Days, Isle, jackets, navy, Pure Collection, Sainsbury's Tu, sandals, shrugs, Suave, trousers, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 22/06/18
It has been such a beautiful day here again. We are having such a lovely Spring and early Summer; much better than last year. If I am rembering correctly, I don’t think I wore all of my warm weather clothes … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, cardigans, earrings, Hermès, Isle, Kettlewell Colours, Lands' End, Mythiques Phoenix Coloriages, navy, pendants, purple, Purse Forum, sandals, Suave, tops, trousers, white
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