Spinifex ~ Kensington

192 Bellair St

Kensington

ph 03 9372 2285

Gypsy had a lovely brunch at Spinifex in Kensington! The friendly staff were quick to respond to us all sitting down. The lovely thing was they greeted Gypsy first! 

Then straight to coffee orders. 

Just before placing orders, a to-die-for Hot Chocolate arrived on a table nearby. It swayed us to request Mochas. A fabulous decision!

Gypsy met a new friend, Princess and they were enchanted by each other, as were we watching them together! The staff were so dog-friendly which made our brunch even more enjoyable. 

Our Rosti Breakfast arrived shortly after we finished our coffees. A gorgeous breakfast, with some of our favourite elements ~ asparagus, tomato relish, roasted peppered tomatoes and a light rosti stack topped with poached eggs & hollandaise. YUM!

Gypsy definitely recommends Spinifex to other dogs and their hungry, hip owners!

Rio Red & Black Carnival Party

Saturday October 22

8pm 

Hi-Fi Bar

125 Swanston St, Melbourne

Gypsy has beautiful friends from Brazil. And what is not to love about colourful costumes, world music and dancing?!

The annual RIO, RED & BLACK CARNIVAL PARTY is Australia’s hottest Brazilian Carnival event (since 1993).

Featuring MelSamba (Australia's Premier Samba Band) ~ who featured on Australia's Got Talent!

This special Red & Black will also feature the electrifying Salvador Street Carnival. Be part of a 200-strong group who will dance groovy Salvador carnival choreography under the direction of the amazing Dany Maia!!

Admission ($20 pre/$25 at door) includes a Complimentary Brazilian Dance Class at 8pm, just before the event kicks-off!!  

Gypsy's Showbag

Gypsy missed out on going to The Royal Melbourne Show, because she was recovering from eye surgery. So we made up her own showbag.  She got a new Space Invaders leash, a purple harness (on its way from America) and a selection of her favourite treats.

 Gypsy has been such a resilient, happy pup despite having an eye the size of a golf ball, stitches, a Tudor bucket to wear and then losing her eye permanently. Within hours of surgery, she was back to her beautiful, cheery self. 

This post is just for our puppy girl, who we adore because she teaches us to be better people. We both wonder what life was like before Gypsy. Did we appreciate the small things as much? Did we sit on the back porch in the patch of sunshine and smile in the moment? Did we laugh deep between the ribs? 

Gypsy, we love you for showing us what is important in life. And when life steals an eye from you (when life gets tough), just keep on moving with a smile. and a snort. 

xx

Spring Tree Planting Day

Sunday October 23

• 11am-3pm
• Royal Park
• Entrance via Old Poplar Road /The Avenue, Parkville, VIC
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This is Gypsy sitting under her favourite lemon tree. She belongs to a family of tree huggers :)

print available @ http://www.belleandboo.com

Grab your family and head down to Royal Park on Sunday 23 October for the City of Melbourne's Spring Tree Planting Day.

Enjoy free entertainment, traditional African henna art and a BBQ lunch while giving back to the environment.

Gypsy's Virtual Tree

For further information, contact The City of Melbourne  Phone: 0396589658

picture courtesy of http://treeday.planetark.org/

National Swap Day

 ~ Melbourne ~

Monday October 17

6:30pm-8:30pm

BMW Edge. Federation Square

www.clothingexchange.com.au

National Swap Day was such a success last year, that The Clothing Exchange have decided to do it all over again. This year they are collaborating with 3things by Oxfam, Fitted for Work, Ethical Clothing Australia and PlanBig.

So, how does it work?

Step 1. Raid your wardrobe for up to 6 garments or accessories you think others will value but that you no longer wear.

Step 2. Arrive at ‘check-in’ where your garments are reviewed and counted. For each garment given, you receive one button which you’ll use later to buy another garment in return. While the other participants check in, relax and catch up with your girlfriends! Please note: they screen all garments at the door to uphold the quality of swaps for the enjoyment of all.

Step 3. After check-in has concluded, they officially open ‘shop’ to ensure that every guest has a fair hunt!

Step 4. After finding an armful of ‘new’ garments, guests proceed to the check-out where you pay in buttons for your ‘new’ wardrobe.

For further details on this event or other clothes swapping events, 

 please visit www.clothingexchange.com.au