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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: tops
Update and boutique shopping 14/12/17
I am going to show you the two items I bought when I was out on Tuesday, after my haircut. There is a lovely new boutique which has opened nearby, selling very pretty tops and a massive range of accessories, … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 30/11/17
When it is this time of year, with crisp mornings and dark evenings, I feel like snuggling in thick wool jumpers and warm joggers. I also have a nice velvety top and bottoms in navy that I bought from Cotton … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Cotton Traders, Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, earrings, Hermès, joggers, MaiTai, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, scarf rings, tops, Winter, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 27/11/17
It is now two months since I last had my hair dyed and the grey has reached over 1 inches long. You can see it clearly, especially at the sides. The coloured parts are not looking good, I must admit. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged acid reflux, colours, Cotton Traders, Etsy, going grey, hair colour, Halcyon Days, illness, joggers, jumpers, makeup, tops, Windsmoor
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Outfit of the day 24/11/17
All in all it has been quite a satisfying day so far (it is about 4.30 pm at the time of writing, so a fair bit of the Day is left). I managed to go downstairs earlier than usual this … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 23/11/17
I am quite pleased as I managed to go downstairs for quite a bit longer today. So that feels like progress. I am hoping to be well enough to visit the Library tomorrow as I need some new books to … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 14/11/17
It has been very quiet in this household for the last few days. Elder Son has been visiting a friend in London and Younger Son is on a break from work, which means that he is sleeping a lot! I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged Autonomy, bangles, blue, Blue Nile, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, joggers, Lands' End, navy, necklaces, Tatty Devine, teal, tops, turquoise, white
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Outfit of the day 10/11/17
I am feeling jolly pleased with myself! I am now sitting in bed writing this post after coming back from a trip into town by myself 😄. Yes, I drove on my own, parked and walked to the library to … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 07/11/17 and hair!
I felt so nervous this morning as I got dressed for the day and I am not really sure why. It was only a visit to the hairdresser, after all! So this was today’s outfit: Bright teal, cotton mix, short-sleeved … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, Bateau Fleuri, bracelets, cardigans, copper, Cotton Traders, earrings, gavroches, hairdresser, Hermès, joggers, Lands' End, lilac, makeup, navy, teal, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 06/11/17
I can never be accused of glamming up for a photograph! Yes, I know that I look pretty dreadful today! I just wanted to show a really candid image of what I actually look like before I go to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Cotton Traders, earrings, going grey, hair colour, hair dye, hairdresser, Hotter, joggers, jumpers, navy, shoes, tops, white, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 03/11/17
Another fairly quick post. I am sure that my writing will improve next week. On Tuesday, I am going to the hairdresser and will have to finally make the decision about going grey. I will post about that on Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, De la Mer au Ciel, earrings, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, jeans, John Lewis, Lands' End, MaiTai, navy, scarf rings, shoes, tops, white
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[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…