What’s the only thing better than craft, you ask? Craft to the power of two: double throttle, twice the fun! Craft Victoria’s Craft Cubed is on again, with events happening in 70 locations all over the state until September 1. Showcasing experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design from local makers, you can drop in…
Creating sustainable, enriching change in your community requires but two things; an idea and a little help. Sometimes you have the idea, indeed you are brimming with thousands of them, but that push, that support you need to get your idea off the ground and into the air just isn’t there. Good news guys. Now…
Chilly days and icy evenings – those wintry winds of late are chilling us to the bone! While it may be tempting to spend every day hunkered down in a parker, for those times when a little more style is demanded of us, local label Sosume‘s autumn/winter collection has you covered, literally! We love these tailored…
While we’re used to seeing market events taking over laneways, community buildings and cafes every other weekend on the east coast, there are plenty of fantastic markets happening all over Australia, even way out in WA! Perth’s Made on the Left markets are back this year, taking over the State Theatre of Western Australia on…
If you fancy some crafty down time during your Splendour festivities this weekend, Kim Bailey is the woman to visit. The first event in her national ‘Learn to Sew’ tour, the east of grey designer will be providing sewing machines and supplies in her quest to teach others the art of dressmaking, upcycling and mending…
While we’re all for wildlife being protected, it’s easy to forget that in some countries it’s not just a simple matter of putting up a fence and telling people to stay out of animals’ habitats. In many countries including Zimbabwe, Cambodia and Colombia, park rangers often pay with their lives for looking after their animal…
Woot woo! Launching this Saturday, July 21st is a very curious idea: Lush’s Emotional Brilliance range. Using a specialised colour wheel, each “player” (that’s you, dear Minty) chooses three colours that you are drawn to. The first colour chosen symbolises your strength or weakness, the second your subconscious need, and the third is your talent…
We’ve got our bags packed, our stall prettied and excitement brimming ready to meet you all at the Sustain expo in Sydney this weekend! When you’re not busy indulging in cooking demos and health workshops, listening to the inspring range of celebrity guests or sampling the many delish goodies on offer, we’d love for you…
Ever fantasise about having your own greenhouse? What about your own shopfront? These adorable creations from Little Mansions can make both your dreams come true! Fashioned from reclaimed timber and recycled glass windows sourced from old businesses, every greenhouse is unique and made to order. Or if you’re outside Little Mansions’ delivery footprint (which unfortunately for us…
Does your motivation hit rock bottom when it gets to mid-week? RMIT’s Commune festival is set to make your Wednesday wonderful with all kinds of talks, workshops and activities around the themes of sustainability, technology and textiles. There are free lectures by Australian and international sustainable fashion gurus including the UK’s Dr Kate Fletcher and…
The small group of designers and artisans behind the Hey Maker! Collective are united by one cause: to establish a creative hub in the Tweed Valley town of Murwillumbah. Dreaming of a place where like-minded creatives can come together and connect, they are currently fundraising to make their vision a reality! Hey Maker!’s space will eventually…
You may have seen Eternal Creation‘s baby-faced beauties in the pages of Peppermint‘s before, now we’re pleased to say that the label have launched a brand new fair trade range for big kids, too! Founder and designer Frances Carrington (whose inspiring story you can read about in Issue 12) has just launched a new collection…
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