Did you know it was Indigenous Literacy Day last week? A national event aimed at raising awareness (and vital funds!) for literacy in over 200 remote communities, Indigenous Literacy Day saw an impressive array of events and fundraisers held right across the country, with participating book sellers and publishers donating 5% of their earnings to…
What do you think the world needs to hear? Given a soapbox, a megaphone and a chalkboard, what would you say? Melbourne artist Alex Desebrock asked locals in Brunswick what they really wanted to get off their chest as part of a public art project, What Does the World Need to Hear? Some of the…
The always impressive Perth Fashion Festival kicks off tomorrow, and this year it is all about celebrating fashion creativity both on and off the runway. For the last month, the Festival has been working with a group of Perth-based bloggers, challenging them to style and ‘restyle’ op-shopped outfits and celebrate the diversity of secondhand fashion….
You’d be forgiven for wandering past a LUSH store and mistaking the colourful goodies inside for cakes and candies. Their pretty soaps and cosmetics – handmade, environmentally sustainable, animal friendly and responsibly packaged – certainly look near good enough to eat (DON’T though, they’re still soaps!). The beauty brand’s eco practices are in fact so…
Spring has sprung and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s Spring Graze is in full swing! Want to know the ins and outs of jarring your own spreads and chutneys? The jams, pickles and preserves workshop at South Melbourne Market on September 21 is just one of 50 events happening all over the city this September, showing you…
While the pollsters may be calling tomorrow’s election a done deal, there’s still a lot you can do to significantly affect the outcome – especially when it comes to The Senate. If you, like us, want to see action on climate change, humane treatment of refugees, a fair and equal education system and protection of…
“Let us try to replace impatience and intolerance with understanding, compassion and love.” These inspirational words by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall were shared with us in Issue 10 of Peppermint and are now reborn in the first installment of our More Than Words charity art series. Vibrantly brought to life by Melbourne-based typographer and illustrator Letitia Green,…
Talk about a partnership made in heaven! Purveyors of all things made with love, Etsy have recently joined forces with microfinance pioneers Kiva to offer a special range of loans and endorsements. The collaboration will focus particularly on encouraging artisans and crafty types the world over to grow their own small businesses. Like all Kiva…
Eat Beautiful is a very aptly named, newly launched website supporting positive body image and healthy eating habits. Created by Australian model and actress Rachel Jessica Tan, its launch coincides with Body Image Awareness Week which kicked off yesterday. The week itself, an initiative of the Butterfly Foundation, aims to address the body image issues…
There are so many elements that go into making a pair of underwear that are just right, and when it comes to smalls that are the perfect marriage of comfort and that certain je ne sais quoi, Madonna Bain has us covered. The lingerie designer makes pieces that are feminine, flirty and oh so comfy,…
Melbourne-based designer Roopa Pemmaraju, who is well known for collaborating with Indigenous artists to create beautiful (and ethically accredited) fashion pieces, is now tackling another type of design. Roopa is part of an exciting new art installation in Sydney’s Lane Four. Running until the end of September, the installation also includes the work of four…
It’s no secret that we are big fans of NZ eco fashion label Kowtow, and this month they impress again with their new collection Silent Space. Inspired by the work of Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the collection includes a range of both classic and edgier pieces, all of which reflect the brand’s minimalist ethos. Kowtow’s…