Whether you’re a fan of the genre or not, there’s no disputing that reality cooking shows have opened up a host of opportunities for aspiring chefs, those with culinary interests, and those of us who just plain love eating – which we’d guess is fairly much everybody. Melbourne’s CERES environmental park has created exactly this…
We here at Peppermint know the importance of good wardrobe basics, and there is perhaps no basic more important – nor versatile – than the good old LBD (Little Black Dress). Sharing our passion for the LBD is fashion blogger Cheryl Lin of BusinessChic, who challenged herself to wear an uniquely-styled LBD to work every…
With a recent study showing that about one third of food produced globally gets lost or wasted, the UN Environment Program and the Food and Agriculture Organisation have just launched the Think, Eat, Save campaign to help reduce food wastage. It aims to provide a united global vision for tackling the problem, along with a…
Congratulations are in order for Italian fashion house Valentino, which recently topped a Greenpeace green ranking guide rating Italian and French luxury brands. The Greenpeace Fashion Duel, rated 15 brands against each other based on a survey of their global supply chains. At the beginning of November last year, Greenpeace challenged the fashion brands with…
In late January, Madeit seller Tammy Boorer was fatally injured in a Sunshine Coast car accident that tragically claimed the life of both her and her unborn child. Tammy’s husband Nathan is sadly still in a critical condition. In response to the tragedy, the Madeit community from all corners of the country have rallied together…
You’ve heard of a pop-up shop, now meet the pop-out shop! Ties & Whimsy designer Alisa Newey has just launched an innovative new furniture piece, Emerge, designed for use as a screen or room divider. Cleverly concealed flat panels pop and bend into creative shapes, providing space for hanging or displaying clothes, bags or jewellery….
The count down is on! Only 11 more sleeps until The Green Ball kicks off in Melbourne’s picturesque Pipemakers Park. Australia’s premier ‘Green Carpet’ event, The Green Ball is a celebration of all things eco – from the fashions on parade right down to the nibbles and cocktails. Start your evening with a VIP ferry transfer…
Love is in the air this Valentine’s week, and to celebrate, A Very Vintage Wedding Fair is throwing its bouquet to Brisbane once more! After a hugely successful event in 2012, this year’s fair promises to inspire future brides and grooms alike with its intimate, hand-curated showcase of the best in the local wedding industry….
Cute, comfy and made locally in Melbourne, Light Years‘ new AW13 lingerie collection will be hitting stores this weekend, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Created from natural fibres, with flattering angular seaming and a bold colour palette, these are the type of undies that make getting dressed in the morning a joy year round!…
Just a few weeks ago, on a very warm night in Melbourne, a committed crowd assembled downstairs at Donkey Wheel House to discuss all things sustainable fashion. Tailoring Tomorrow – a partnership between Billy Blue College of Design and Peppermint Magazine – boasted a great line-up of sustainable fashion minds as speakers. Alex Trimmer (Sosume),…
Forget Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules: the CEO CookOff on February 11 is set to become an annual foodie fixture. The CookOff is an initiative of Qantas and charitable organisation OzHarvest, aimed at highlighting issues such as food security and homelessness. In only its second year, the CEO CookOff brings together some of the nation’s…
Valentine’s Day may be synonymous with roses, but sometimes what the heart really craves is a nice cup of tea. Natroupath created OVViO Organics have released a romantic new duet of their 100% organic, hand-blended teas, perfect for treating yourself, a friend, a loved one (or all of the above!) this February 14th. Free from…