Remember when I was eight, you got me a bike. It was spray painted white with pink rims and it had my name in stickers on the side. Well, I grew out of it, but I have found an appropriate successor: an Electra Limited Edition Amsterdam bike. All you need to do is add a…
If you are like me and are getting a little tired (read: jealous) of our English and American friends boasting of their upcoming white Christmases, then it’s time to show them what we Aussies can do… Yep, there’s no heat or rain or humidity too great to stop us making all the Christmas wreaths out…
Melbourne-based fashion label Cylk recently got home from Mexico where they were nominated to represent Australia at the 27th International Apparel Convention. Luckily they didn’t return empty handed and now hold claim as the first Australians to win the coveted ‘Best Way of Working With Fabric’ award. Established as a pioneer and innovator of seamless knitting…
1 Million Women provide inspiration and information to mothers, daughters, sisters and grandmothers alike on how to take practical action against climate change, live sustainably and save money, time and energy in the process. Helping them reach their goal of garnering the support of (you guessed it) one million women, their Save Summit will be…
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a handmade gift, so why not swap something made in Santa’s workshop for something made with your own two hands this Christmas? Made with Love: A South Bank Christmas are a range of craft workshops to get you on the right track. Many of the 16 classes – from lino…
Little Muse goes by the saying, ‘made by two hands, born from one heart’ and creates ‘inspiring art for little people’, but we think their work is so divine we’d keep it for ourselves, or maybe drop some Christmas hints. Speaking of which, Little Muse has released a range of Christmas gift tags also available…
Lost car keys? Yup, this is one maddening habit we’d all like to lose. What if we told you there’s a clever little way to ensure you never misplace your car keys again that involves, of all things, recycled car parts. Thabto have not only created the perfect eco-friendly Xmas gift for that forgetful someone,…
Carpets for Communities‘ fundraising event, Spinning Dreams, kicks-off this Friday. A documentary film which follows nine young cyclists as they travel across Indo-China to raise awareness for sustainable livelihood and development will be screened in seven cities around Australia and South East Asia between the 9th and 11th of December. You can head to the…
Dreaming of a sustainable Christmas? Here’s another clever way to stay off Santa’s naughty list this year. Eco Chic Christmas Trees are a trendy alternative to plastic or living varieties. Hand made from recycled timber pallets and spruced up with water-based paints, they are easy to assemble and will hold all your favourite decorations. 100%…
Its no secret that we love a good market, but don’t just take our word for it – the North Melbourne Market was recently voted the best for handmade goods by The Market Roll. De-stressing your festive season, visiting a market is one way to have fun while getting the job done. Boasting a mix…
Still have some room left in your Christmas stocking? Well we hope so, because the Queensland Fair Trade Collective Christmas Markets are on in Brisbane this weekend. With a great range of ethically-produced homewares, toys, clothing, jewellery and food, this will be your one-stop last-minute-xmas-shop. Drop in on the 3rd and 4th of December at…
Makers of Belief are a clothing collective with a difference. A pacemaker of the slow-clothes revolution, sustainable garment consumption is the aim of their game. With exclusive vintage ranges sourced from locations most of us only dream of visiting, Makers of Belief are proving that old can be bold, beautiful, and anything but dowdy.