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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: Marks and Spencer
Outfit of the day 30/11/18
Well, it’s the last day of November already! I must start to think about Christmas. We are always a bit late with planning in this family because Lovely Husband and I are a bit old-fashioned about the festive season. We … Continue reading
Update 29/11/18 with blogging thoughts
We had really stormy weather this morning and it felt so comforting to snuggle under the duvet, occasionally emerging to sip tea from a pretty mug. I had a fairly nasty coughing attack last night but managed to go downstairs … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, brooches, butterflies, chronic cough, cough, jumpers, Marks and Spencer, pink, Sonrisa Boutique, writing
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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 19/11/18
As I wore the lovely Hermès’ Persepolis scarf by the designer Sophie Koechlin on Friday, I thought that I would change to another of her designs today: Les Secrets de Minos. The colours of this scarf are closer to my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, cardigans, cowboy cowl knot, earrings, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jumpers, Lands' End, Les Secrets de Minos, Marks and Spencer, moths, navy, storage, trousers, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 12/11/18
Whoop! I actually managed to get to the library today! There was a huge bagful of books to return. I now have eight books to make a lovely reading pile on my bedside cabinet. This time I have mainly chosen … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves
Tagged bangles, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Escales Mediterraneenes, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, lilac, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, purple
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Happy birthday to me!
Is it that day again? How has it come around so fast! Yes, it is my birthday today – 62, eek! I dragged myself out of bed this morning and put on a very nice outfit, if I say so … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, birthdays, Blue Nile, boots, Cotton Traders, Duo Boots, earrings, Game of Thrones, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, jeans, jumpers, lilac, Marks and Spencer, Mary Beard, mauve, navy, presents, purple, rings, violet
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Outfit of the day 29/10/18
I hope that you all had a good weekend. Things were reasonably OK in our household, although I still wasn’t well enough to go out. I think I am getting a bit stir-crazy! Anyway, I had intended to keep this … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, ankle boots, bangles, blue, boots, Duo Boots, earrings, Hermès, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty, Marks and Spencer, mauve, navy, purple, shawls, trousers
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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 29/06/18
Once again, it has been a gorgeous day so far and I am feeling doubly pleased that we went out as well. Lovely Husband had an important meeting this morning and, while he was out, I made a real effort … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, earrings, Etsy, Ferragamo, jackets, kimonos, Marks and Spencer, navy, One Hundred Stars, pub lunch, Sainsbury's Tu, sandals, skirts, Suave, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 31/05/18
It has been quite a pleasant day so far. I felt well enough to go downstairs for a while and I managed to complete a couple of household tasks, which always helps with my depression. Our new printer has arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Appaloosa des Steppes, bangles, blue, cowboy knot, earrings, gavroches, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Marks and Spencer, navy, pocket squares, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu, skirts, t-shirts, turquoise
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