Summer Issue 62
Our new Peppermint Pattern is here! Meet the Pasadena Rara Skirt • Mess and magic with our cover artist Jess Bird • Lottie Dalziel shares her Banish journey • Holly Neilson from Paper Hands • Yarrenyty Arltere Artists • A posy pocket patch DIY • Colourful yarns with Hive & Gobbler • Garden goodness with Connie Cao • Homewares with heart by Kip&Co • Cool kids on the crochet scene • The push and pull of polyester
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Power Up: This Company Is Here to Help You Switch Energy Providers
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JOMO: Get Ready For A Big Night In!
Does the state of life, the universe, and everything make you want to turn into an ostrich? Forget FOMO and...
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Creative Escape: Artist Debra Meier’s Guide To The Central Coast
Have you ever watched the sun rise over a secluded beach, the sky unfurling in soft pinks and golds, while...
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Studio Sounds: Five Creatives Share How Music Boosts Their Work
If we had a CD for every study done on the powerful effects of music on creativity, we’d have a...
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Belle Gibson: A Spoonful of Vinegar
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Sew, Share, and Win: Join The Spotlight Sew Challenge Today!
Cotton and linen and muslin, oh my! As many Australian sewists will attest, Spotlight is a veritable playground of fabrics...
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It’s a Ruff Story: Turn Up The Romance With The Valentine Ruffle Top!
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of an event invitation (like, say, a date) must...
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Best Friends Forever: Gifts To Share The Love This Palentine’s Day
Call us sentimental, but we just love a day dedicated to making our friends feel all kinds of warm and...
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Give Yourself A Break: Why Doing Our Best Can Look Different Every Day
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Bleach, Please: Why This New Coral Reef Study Should Be A Wake Up Call
Word on the reef is in – and it’s grim. A peer-reviewed study (the first of its kind) by a...
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Three Peppermint friends show us why the Somerset is your go-to party dress
If you’re in the business of stealing shows, then the vacay-ready Peppermint Somerset Swing Dress is your gal! We invited...
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LOTTIE DALZIEL, ISSUE 62
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The Spotlight Sew Challenge! 🪡
Have you joined the fun? We`ve just taken a peep at the hashtag #SpotlightSewChallenge and there SO MANY fabulous entries! 😍
There`s only one week left to take part – to enter just whip something up using Spotlight fabric and post on Instagram, tagging @SpotlightStores and #SpotlightSewChallenge. The top five entries will be picked by Spotlight for the most creative designs, and then the public will vote on the winner. And what can you win, my friend? It’s a doozy! The winner will nab both an Elna HD1000 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine (valued at $575) and one Semco Basic Sewing Trolley Bag (valued at $50). How good is that?!
Head over to @SpotlightStores for more info and then get stitching folks – we can’t wait to see what you make! 🪡
T&Cs: AUS and NZ 18+ only. Commences 12/2/25 12.01am AEDT | 2.01am NZDT. Ends 11/03/25 9.59pm AEDT / 11.59pm NZDT. For full T&Cs, see @SpotlightStores for details. Creations for submission need to be made during the competition dates.
#SpotlightSewChallenge #Spotlight #SpotlightStores #PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPartner #SewingChallenge #SewingCompetition #MeMade #SewistsOfInstagram
✨ Is your brand making a difference? ✨
The @CleanAndConscious_Awards are both a trusted resource for consumers seeking ethical, natural and sustainable products, and a glowing recognition of brands striving to operate with transparency and authenticity. 🌿💛
With entries closing on Wednesday 12 March, now is the time to celebrate your beautiful product and everything it stands for.
Head to the link in our bio to enter now!
Here`s just a few of the mindful brands that we featured in Issue 62 – it warms our heart to see so many wonderful individuals, brands and companies doing good in the world. 🌏✨
#CleanAndConsciousAwards
#CleanAndConscious #SustainableLiving #ConsciousBusiness #EcoFriendly #EthicalBeauty #SustainableBrands #GreenBeauty #SlowLiving #MindfulLiving #EcoBrands #BetterChoices #SustainableLuxury #CrueltyFree #OrganicBeauty #LowWaste #PlanetPositive #AwardWinning #CleanBeauty #SustainableInnovation
Rara ooh-la-la! 😍💃🏻😍
From Cortney of @S.Is.For.Sew:
"When I tell you I went through all the stages of creativity while sewing the #PeppermintPasadenaRaraSkirt.
The thoughts went in this order:
1."This pattern is so cute! I need something fun and different for this winter blah feeling."
2. "Oh, wow, this is a lot of pattern pieces." (I cut the pieces as I sewed them so I wouldn`t get mixed up!)
3. "This skirt is... a lot."
4. "This skirt is... SUPER cute. It`s worth every bit of hemming, and that`s saying something for me."
5. *Can`t stop twirling back and forth*
I did have a moment where I wasn`t sure I could pull it off, but it is amazing. It`s really cute with so many tops and jackets. Trust me. Get a bold print. Like this big poppy print seersucker by JillByersDesign from @Spoonflower. Wear the slightly-over-the-top thing! 😄🎉
*Credit to my mom who suggested a navy fitted scoop/or square neck top for the initial style-block, and to @PeppermintMagazine
who I delightedly collaborated with*
Grab the pattern at the link in bio!
#PeppermintPatterns #Spoonflower #MakeYourOwnFashion #Sewist #SewistsOfInstagram #MakeThriftMend #HomeSewnWardrobe #ILoveToSew #IMakeMyClothes #MeMadeOOTD #MeMade #DIYStyle #SewingJourney
GIVEAWAY! ✨🧶✨
Some things just belong together: like tea and biscuits, rainy days and a good book… And, as it turns out, a clever collab between @RobertGordonPottery and @Cardigang_Knits!
These two creative forces collided to create a little practical magic for knitters everywhere: a handcrafted ceramic yarn bowl that just screams ‘must have’. It’s stylish and functional, created to keep your yarn tangle-free as you knit away. What’s not to love? (Just keep the cat out of the bowl…)
It gets even better: we here at @PeppermintMagazine have THREE joy-inducing prize packs to give away, each featuring a Robert Gordon x Cardigang Yarn Bowl and a cozy Cardigang Beanie Kit (total prize value $115.95). To enter, follow all three accounts and tag a friend you love to yarn with. We’ll draw the winner Thursday 6 March at 4pm. Australian addresses only. Happy knitting!
Images: @Dijana.Risteska
#PeppermintMagazine #RobertGordonPottery #Cardigang #YarnBowl #CeramicLove #Knitting #Giveaway
Who remembers our Issue 16 cover?! Connie was a legend then and is even more so now. BRB - just finding a tissue… 🥹
From @ConnieAndLuna:
“Who’s been around here since 2012 😱 I can’t believe how quick time passes 🥹
@KelleySheenan thank you so much for your ongoing support, both back then, and now! It’s so cool to see @PeppermintMagazine go from strength to strength as a Aussie publication for sustainability and the things that matter and it was so lovely to be chat about Your Asian Veggie Patch, celebrating cultural diversity through gardening, and have one of my favourite ways to use kabocha pumpkins published in this issue.
I still remember doing the cover shoot for that 2012 summer issue. Back then I was an avid vintage shopper always on the lookout for floral dresses and blouses, some of which I still have in my wardrobe til this day! Nowadays, I still love my op shopping but find myself gravitating more to towards tops I can wear with overalls and things I use around the garden like harvest baskets and glass jars!
It’s been such a joy to be in your pages again @PeppermintMagazine!”
#PeppermintMagazine #ConnieAndLuna #ConnieCao #Flashback
GIVEAWAY!!! 🎉
Thanks to some of the incredible makers and brands from Issue 62’s Marketplace pages, we have a beautiful bundle of fabulous goodies to give away.
That’s right, folks, one lucky winner will win a prize pack with a whopping value of $668, including:
🌟 1 x Bistro See-Thru Airfryer from @TheOriginalGreenPan.ANZ worth $299.95!
🌟 1 x bottle of Head Honcho, 1 x Emily May Rosé and 1 x set of 4 wine glasses from @Koonara_Wines valued at $178.95!
🌟 1 x Patchwork Silk Wrap Skirt from @RosaPalomaStore valued at $189!
To enter, follow these peeps above and tag a fabulous friend below. We’ll draw the winner next Thursday, 6th March. Australian addresses only. Good luck!
#PeppermintMagazine #Giveaway #SustainableShopping #EthicalShopping #MindfulMakers
To say we’re proud of this issue is a massive understatement. From the incredible handmade cover from Jess Bird @BlessTheMessy to alllll the incredible stories, the free sewing pattern and the wonderful makers and brands that help us make it happen, it’s an issue full of hope and inspo. It’s only in newsagents ONE MORE DAY friends - as a small business we’d love to have your support (and we know you’ll love it!!!).
From the talented Shelley Husband aka @spincushions:
“Are you into sewing as well as crochet? I know a lot of you are multi-craftual hehe
Well, I was super chuffed to be asked to contribute to the latest edition of @peppermintmagazine It’s a great mag full of all the good things about making and taking things slowly and thoughtfully.
There are 8 pages exploring the crochet world with snippets about many famous crocheters from around the world, ( @MadeWithLoveByTomDaley @GreedyForColour ChillyPhilly @YaaliCollective @WhatMorganMakes @KnottedNeon @MadeByLondon @Launshae @TatayKatelyn EllaEmhoff @KJCardigan), some info on some cool crochet patterns and kits, and funky books.
Nice to see some friends in the suppliers too, especially as I was just at @Grumpy.Ginger.Yarn just this weekend gone!
What did I add? I gave my tips on getting started with crochet.
So cool.”
#PeppermintMagazine #Crochet #LastChance
Absolutely frilling! 😍😱
From @SuzySankeyStudio:
✂️ The gang at @PeppermintMagazine clearly know my style because they asked if I’d like to try their new skirt and top patterns because they thought it was me….. how very right they were. I absolutely love them both. Patterns and fabric were #gifted but I chose the fabric myself
🧵 Skirt is the #PeppermintPasadenaRaraSkirt and the top is the #PeppermintValentineRuffleTop . I’d say the top is SO doable for a beginner. And although the skirt does have a lot of pieces (to give that gorgeous shape and volume we all love) and an invisible zipper, I think it’s totally doable for a confident beginner.
💡If you do do it, I’d recommend using a fabric for the skirt that doesn’t need pattern matching - I really got confused with so many pieces cut like circle style and figuring out where to start/end the pattern on each so not perfectly matched but it’s so full and busy think I just about got away with it . Apart from the waist band - I’m gonna recut and reattach it
🧵 I could choose any design fabric from @Spoonflower and I originally immediately wanted classic red tartan to wear for Xmas day, however I ended up going for this beige check (which I’m sure reminds you all of a certain fashion house) because I thought it would work better all year round.
👌 I went for their Essex Linen as I wanted something to hold the shape. I usually avoid linen (I know it’s gorgeous but I HATE creases so much and hate how u breathe near it and it’s creased) however, the quality, weight and feel of this is PERFECTION. Doesn’t crease half like I’d expect from linen and I’m so impressed with the quality … 10/10
💕 To summarise: love the patterns, love the fabric and love that I can wear her when it’s warmer without the blouse, but think she’s great for Autumn Winter too. What a perfect all rounder ❤️
The Valentine Ruffle Top printed pattern is free with issue 62 - only in newsagents two more days!
#PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPatterns #Spoonflower #SpoonflowerFabric #MeMade #SewistsOfInstagram #SewingPattern
Starting the week right ☕️📖
Only a few more days to get this beauty from your local newsagent. Don’t miss this stunner of an issue!
Photo from the lovely @BanksiaEspresso in Nambour 🌼
#PeppermintMagazine #SupportSmallBusiness #Nambour #SunshineCoast
"I’ve found through my own experiences that growing food from different cultures is a great way to connect with others in the community. As a second-generation Asian Australian, gardening has offered me a way to learn more about my parents’ cultural heritage, their food memories while in China and stories about the veggies they like to eat. Learning about these things has helped me embrace and celebrate these cultural ties.
On the flip side, growing Asian veggies (or any other veggies!) is a lovely way to connect with cultures other than your own and learn more about each other! I love seeing gardeners with non-Asian backgrounds embrace Asian veggies in their garden – it means a lot to me that they share the same appreciation for these delicious plants. Food is one of the things that binds us all as humans, and these intercultural connections can help
us celebrate what makes us all unique." 🥬
In her book, Your Asian Veggie Patch, permaculture gardener Connie
Cao (@ConnieAndLuna) shares beginner-friendly tips for growing and cooking tasty vegetables, herbs and fruits at home. We chat to Connie in Issue 62 and share her delicious vegan Chinese Pumpkin Cakes recipe!
Only a few more days that this fabulous issue will be in newsagents – hightail it to a shop near you now! 👀
#PeppermintMagazine #Permaculture #ConnieAndLuna #ChineseFood #VeggiePatch #CommunityFood #AsianVeggies #CulturalFood
"The fibre arts are synonymous with the slow movement. As makers, we bend naturally to processes that take time, reject mass manufacture and prioritise sustainability. Our knitted sweaters and hand-sewn dungarees are evidence of slow craft. But what about the tools we use? How do these notions play a part in the sustainability equation?
Cheap notions are plentiful. Online marketplaces like Temu and Amazon offer many for only a dollar or two, sometimes less. These can be useful, quick to purchase and economical. Still, I can’t help but think that “fast notions” run counter to the very work for which we employ them.
Is it time to confront the contradiction of easily discarded, mass-produced notions and slow craft?" 🪡
A fairytale scholar, farmer and sometimes knitwear designer, Rebecca-Anne Do Rozario (@CynthiasPicklePot) is also a silversmith who creates hand-forged notions. In issue 62 she questions whether our sewing tools – or notions – should be as sustainable as our craft.
Issue 62 is only in newsagents for a few more days – run out and grab a copy while you can! 🏃🏽♀️
#PeppermintMagazine #SlowNotions #Slow #Notions #SlowSewing #SustainableSewing
"I’m inspired by what brings me joy. I must have an emotional connection with the subjects I paint, and this connection is often expressed as a smile. Like walking through the bush and spying nature’s little hidden-away gems – that makes me smile! I photograph them and usually can’t wait to race home and paint them. I also feel drawn to supporting, painting and promoting endangered wildlife species."
The natural abundance of the Central Coast, NSW, isn’t just a feast for the senses; it’s a wellspring of inspiration for the artists who call this coastline home. Among them is painter @DebraMeierArt, who translates the region’s vivid flora and fauna into light-filled, dynamic canvases.
Her residency at Creative Spaces, a gallery container nestled within Toukley Village Green, runs until the end of March. A longtime Coast local, Debra knows this landscape intimately – its shifting colours and hidden corners. She shares some of its secrets with us over on our website (link in bio). 🍃
Created with help from our friends at @LoveCentralCoastNSW 🌊
#PeppermintMagazine #PeppermintPartner #CentralCoast #Art #LocalArtist #NSWCoast #NSWCentralCoast #NSW #WildlifeArt #LoveCentralCoast #CentralCoastCreatives #ToukleyVillageGreen
