Trash Talk – What’s Stopping You From Composting?

Is it a lack of space? The smell? Mess? Can’t get enough of store-bought fertiliser? The humble backyard pile might be one of our most...

Meet Rachel Burke, From Musical Theatre Dropout to Tinsel Queen

Known for her vibrant, tactile designs and iconic tinsel creations, Rachel Burke’s work is inspired...

Attending a Wedding? These 16 Sewing Patterns Are Guaranteed to Impress

Here at Peppermint we’re not afraid to come out with our bold pro-love stance. We’d go so far as to say we love love...

Yotam Ottolenghi Takes On an Australian Barbecue Classic (and We Have the Recipe!)

Big news! The master of plant-based recipes and all things eggplant – Yotam Ottolenghi – has launched a cookbook dedicated to comfort food. Oozing with...

Dress-Ups and Deep Conversations at Newcastle’s Hide and Seeker Vintage

Nestled in Newcastle’s creative hub of Islington, Hide and Seeker Vintage is a collaboration between a clever husband-and-wife duo – Geordie creates bespoke leatherwork while...

Nice Rack! In the Swim with First Nations Designer Liandra Gaykamangu

At the risk of stating the obvious, the clothes we wear matter. And not just in the sense of sartorial splendour and self-expression, but for...

11 of the Best Ethical and Sustainable Sneaker Brands (That You’ll Never Want to Take Off)

Treading lightly through life is easier said than done when you’re a responsible, conscious consumer.  In fact, finding casual sneakers that hit the quadruple mark...

“The Knowledge Felt Revolutionary”: Kay Kerr on Love and Autism

“Why are eye contact and ‘I love you’ considered the markers of love in Western culture?” It’s a question posed by autistic author...

Seven Amazing Visible Menders You’ll Wish You Followed Sooner

Visible mending is a quietly subversive craft. In some ways it is the antithesis of fast fashion – rejecting the notion of clothes as disposable...

Get Your Fancy Pants On! Brisbane Fashion Month Is Coming!

There’s lots to love about October, especially if you’re in Brisbane, where the dressing up opportunities extend far beyond the ghoulish delights of 31 October....

The Good Life: The Thrifter Who Created Her Own (Brilliant!) Thrift Shop

In honour of Second Hand September, we caught up with Castlemaine’s Tiffany Inglis to talk trends, upcycling and the challenges of running a business. BY...

Think you’ve seen it all? Take a look at the World Famous Crochet Museum

In the Californian desert town of Joshua Tree, maker Shari Elf is on a mission to turn unloved items into treasured works of art –...