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Use it or lose it - The importance of Movement. By Oreke xx

15 / 05 / 15

I think we are all aware of the benefits of being active but sometimes life gets in the way and we forget to move and to enjoy movement. For the last two years I have not been able to really exercise, I will go into this more in a future post but what has kept me going is beautiful walks with my boys. Movement does not have to be intense it can be gentle slow walks, deep breathing yoga, stretching…

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Wish List by Oreke xx

13 / 05 / 15

I love all things boho, I am a hippie at heart and really can not wait to get my hands on the new Lulu Kenny collection for Marks & Spencer. This dress  is perfect for a summers picnic xx

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Outfit of the Week by Dunja

Outfit of the Week by Dunja

13 / 05 / 15

Fashion wise there’s only one thing I love more than flares, and that’s shorts. Denim for the weekends and leather for work and evening.  Main reason I started wearing them is to get some color on my pasty legs, but now I cant stay away from them. These are a little Sandro black leather number from a few seasons ago, but my favorites in store now are a warehouse suede pair or the black dressy ones from Reiss. Only in…

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Kensington Dollshouse Festival by Dunja

08 / 05 / 15

On the 15th or 16th of may, drop all your plans and take your kids to the dollshouse festival! Over 175 craftsmen from all around the world exhibit and sell their incredible handmade dollshouses as well as dolls and furniture. My daughter is only two and already has 5 dollshouses (charity shops rock, otherwise I’d be so broke by now!) so this is definitely my event of the year!

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The Great School Dilemma by Dunja

The Great School Dilemma by Dunja

08 / 05 / 15

Public, comprehensive, girls only, boys only, London, outskirts, rural etc.... As Ari’s slowly reaching school age and I'm just about to relocate, my main priority has been what schools are in what catchment area.  I've stopped talking to friends and family about the subject because the endless contradicting advice has been making my head explode! Those with little resources living in London say comprehensive is best, it'll toughen the kids up; those in rural locations say you shouldn't subject your kid…

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