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Tell Her She's Dreaming is about to undergo some small changes! After a short hiatus that included moving home and living without internet, I will be blogging again with fresh inspiration next week. In the meantime, for the latest THSD inspiration, check out THSD on Pinterest!

The Dreamer x

3 things

You can do 3 things to change the world

I recently committed to doing 3 things to help change the world as part of Oxfam Australia's 3 Things. They're not flashy, they won't take a lot of my time nor will they cost me a lot of money. But when I, along with over 5000 other people, commit to doing 3 things to make a difference in my corner of the globe, the impact on the world is significant! I have committed to:

1) sponsor a child

2) choose fairtrade

3) shop organic and local

And it's as simple as that!

3 Things have decided to declare August 'Ethical Fashion Month'- a cause very dear to my heart. For the duration of August, you can learn more about ethical fashion issues like what clothes are made of, who makes them and under what conditions they're made as well as getting some great DIY fashion and shopping tips simply by clicking here. I for one, am challenged but enjoying the journey of becoming more eco and people-friendly in my fashion choices. Sure, it's not always easy, but knowing that it's just one more way that I can make a difference to the planet and to others is well worth it. Why don't you join me on this journey by regularly visiting the 3 Things website, reading more on this blog and making an effort to shop ethically this month and beyond to reduce your fashion footprint?!

For some ethical fashion inspiration, here is an outfit I love, comprised entirely of ethical brands. Enjoy!

collette dinnigan top / nobody denim / swedish hasbeens boots / stela 9 bag

The Dreamer x 

bluetongue lizard and the search for melbourne's best brunch

There was something distinctly Australian about my weekend but I didn't watch many Aussies in the Olympics, I didn't eat pavlova or lamingtons, I didn't go camping in the bush and I didn't get a Southern Cross tattoo. I had brunch at one of my new (favourite) local cafes and to my delight, everything on the menu had an Australian flavour such as wattleseed, lemon myrtle, Australian mint and more. Gypsey & Musquito, in Richmond, is a quaint, authentic cafe with friendly staff and an amazingly tasty menu. Ben & I shared our brunch orders of: corn cake with happy bacon, bush tomato chutney, grilled tomato, sour cream and golden syrup (odd I know, but it was a taste sensation); and baked eggs with Adelaide tomatoes, jacks reserve cheddar and sourdough toast. I washed mine down with a Yerba Mate tea which is a natural stimulant used to invigorate the mind and body and boost immunity but my real highlight was called the Bluetongue Lizard. Crushed blueberries are  muddled with apple juice and minted goodness and served in a mason jar for a refreshing, light and deliciously fruity cocktail. All up, our meal was under $50, was excellent value and guaranteed a return visit from us!

The Dreamer x