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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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Anne,My family and I will be praying for you. 2026 will be a much better year for you, and for…
Thank you so much Lauren. We are looking forward to our other son coming and then we will have a…
Thinking of you Anne during this Holiday Season. I hope you are feeling okay and I hope you are able…
Anne, I also hope that there is relief in sight for you. The winter is long and dark and you…
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Tag Archives: John Lewis
Outfit of the day 06/12/18
Last weekend was really, really horrible and it is taking me a long time to recover mentally. Living with an adult who has autism can be very hard at times and the run up to Christmas has been difficult for … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aspinal, autism, bangles, Baobab Cat, cardigans, cowboy knot, earrings, gavroches, grey, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, mother of pearl, navy, pink, Pure Collection, purple, tops, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 27/11/18
Oh, it has been such a nasty wet day! I am feeling quite pleased, though, as I have completed quite a few useful tasks for once. We are madly trying to get all of our household/family paperwork in order and, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, bangles, blue, cream, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, jumper, Lands' End, leggings, Marks and Spencer, navy, necklaces, owls, pearls, trousers
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Outfit of the day 22/11/18
This will be a short post today as we have been quite busy and I have only just arrived home in time to write. The morning was tough because I had a pretty bad coughing bout in the night. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coats, criss-cross knot, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, jumpers, Lands' End, lavender, Liberty, navy, Pure Collection, tops, trousers
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Outfit of the day 20/11/18 with a haircut
Well, I made it, but only just. I woke up feeling really horrible, but I was determined to get to my hair appointment and Lovely Husband was equally determined to get me there. As visitors may know already, I just … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, bangles, Blue Nile, boots, cardigans, Cotton Traders, Duo Boots, earrings, grey, Hair, hairdresser, Hera, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, Liberty, navy, pendants, purple, Quecraft, Sainsbury's Tu, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 15/11/18
I continued the grey theme for today’s outfit. There are a few items in my wardrobe in various greys from my working days, although I sent my lovely suits to the charity shop. I am still thinking about adding more … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coral, Cotton Traders, earrings, gavroches, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, joggers, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, pink, Pure Collection, Savana Dance, Swarovski, tops, white
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Outfit of the day 13/11/18
There are a few things to write about today, apart from my outfit. This morning, I had an appointment with my consultant who oversees all of my medical issues. He is a fantastic doctor, an excellent communicator and very empathetic. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Diet and exercise plan, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, diet, earrings, exercise, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, hospitals, Hotter, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, MaiTai, navy, Pure Collection, scarf rings, shoes, Sonrisa Boutique, tops, white
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Outfit of the day 11/10/18
Yesterday was such a positive day. Somehow, the stars and planets were aligned and both Lovely Husband and I felt well enough to go out. In addition, it was really gorgeous day with a bright blue sky and sunshine – … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, Aspinal, blue, boots, brooches, Duo Boots, earrings, grey, John Lewis, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, Owl in the City, owls, Sonrisa Boutique, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 09/10/18
The day began with rather a kerfuffle with Elder Son. His autism means that he hates sudden changes of plan and rapid decision-making, so we had to do a lot of calming down and sorting out. Or rather, Lovely Husband … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bracelets, earrings, Ferragamo, Hermès, John Lewis, jumpers, La Promenade de Platon, Lands' End, Marks and Spencer, navy, pendants, purple, trousers, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 08/10/18
At the weekend I did my twice-yearly wardrobe swapover. I don’t have a large closet space in our bedroom (one rail for tops and another for longer items, plus various drawers), so I have to keep some clothes in one … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, ankle boots, blue, boots, bracelets, cobalt, Duo Boots, earrings, Ferragamo, grey, John Lewis, jumpers, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, organisation, Sonrisa Boutique, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 18/06/18
I am sort of cheating today as this is the outfit I wore last week, when I went with Lovely Husband to his hospital appointment. I want to show it to you then ask for advice… Oufit: Navy cotton vest … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged beads, blue, bracelets, earrings, eBay, Etsy, Ferragamo, Isle, John Lewis, kimonos, navy, One Hundred Stars, oriental, Sainsbury's Tu, Suave, tassels, white
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Thank you for your lovely comment. Best wishes to you and your family, Anne X