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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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Love this scarf on you. I've been looking at it online. Maybe my next purchase. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for your supportive comment. Best wishes, Anne X
You look lovely! It’s so good that you’re walking and getting better. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Thank you so much, Lauren! X
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Tag Archives: navy
Outfit of the day 17/01/17
Today was Hairdresser Day! I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t get there, as I have been so ill recently and haven’t been out of the house for a week. But I made it, thanks to Lovely Husband for … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, bangles, blue, books, bracelets, bronze, brown, cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, Goodreads, hairdresser, Hermès, Hotter, jeans, Klass, Lands' End, MaiTai, Massaccesi, navy, Pure Collection, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties, tops, Wallis
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Wardrobe planning #02 – choosing colours #01
Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged blue, brown, cobalt, colours, coral, cream, grey, lilac, navy, organisation, planning, purple, retirement, tan, violet, Vivienne Files, white, work
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Outfit of the day 13/01/17
Today ended up as a pyjama day again. I woke up to a light snow covering and my typical morning feeling, but worse than usual. This morning it was the full dizziness, retching and nausea and even a banana didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Libraries, Outfit of the day, Reading, Wardrobe
Tagged black, books, illness, morning feeling, navy, public libraries, pyjamas
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Outfit of the day 06/01/17
As it was only a day after my Husband’s medical procedure, neither of us felt like going out today. Instead, we snuggled on the settee and watched recorded TV programmes. I then worked on this blog for a while, revisiting … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged books, bracelets, cardigans, earrings, Goodreads, grey, Halcyon Days, Hera, joggers, John Lewis, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, MaiTai, navy, purple, scarf ties, slippers, turquoise, TV, white, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 05/01/17
Today, I am going to the hospital with my husband as he is undergoing a procedure, so I need to wear something suitable. As hospitals are notoriously hot, layers are important so that they can be shed as necessary. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, bracelets, cardigans, Ferragamo, grey, Hera, hospitals, Hotter, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, Klass, Liberty, MaiTai, navy, NHS, purple, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 04/01/17
Bad start to the day this morning as I woke up early with a blinding headache. I managed to help Elder Son get ready for work and then was violently sick. I usually have to eat a banana the minute … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cornelia James, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, headache, Isle, joggers, Lands' End, leopard print, MaiTai, navy, rollnecks, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 03/01/17
Today’s outfit is pretty similar to yesterday’s: Navy cotton roll neck – Isle. French navy lamb’s wool cable cardigan – WoolOvers. Navy jogging pants – Cotton Traders (will change into jeans if I go out). Navy leather “sensible” shoes – … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 02/01/17
I am feeling very poorly today as I had a major coughing fit last night during my evening meal – something went down the wrong way! So I am staying in bed for most of the day, although I may … Continue reading
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