“Darling, I Want My Gay Rights Now” – Why Pride Is More Than a Party
As World Pride celebrations begin to wind down in Sydney, it’s important to reflect on the history of Pride…
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Blast from the Past: Do You Remember These Iconic Eco-Heroes?
Why do you care about the environment? Is it because it’s pretty obviously the right thing to do on an ethical and philosophical level, and on a practical and actionable basis? Or is it because you saw the right piece of media at the right time in your childhood? We’ve revisited the classic film and…
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Secrets to Success: How to Start Your Creative Business Journey
The path to creative entrepreneurship is paved with mistakes made, lessons learned and, hopefully, even some success. Returning in 2023, The Finders Keepers Creative Business Summit – an all-day event that’s designed for career crafters, makers and small-business shakers – aims to cover all that and more while celebrating what it means to be courageously…
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Meet the Patternmaker Behind the Peppermint Samford Set
Get ready to enter a new era of comfort dressing with our latest pattern, the Peppermint Samford Set. This exclusive, highly wearable pattern was created for us in collaboration with the sensational Lindsey Rae, the patternmaker extraordinaire behind Sew to Grow. Lindsey started Sew To Grow in 2014, to plant the seeds of a handmade…
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Sewing School: Say Hello to the Peppermint Samford Set!
Get ready, because our latest pattern might just change your life… Meet the Peppermint Samford Set! Made in collaboration with Sew to Grow’s sensational Lindsey Rae, the Peppermint Samford Set is the ultimate in day pyjamas – a loosely cropped, camp-collared shirt that brings the perfect amount of slouch, and a pair of wide-leg pants with front pockets,…
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Fall Head Over Heels for Our Autumn Issue – On Sale Now
I’ve been thinking a lot about directions as we’ve put this issue together – and not just because I have a terrible sense of spatial recognition…
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The Stitch Up – Sneak a Peek at these Fabulous February Makes
Some say social media is the devil (and they would usually be correct) but if it’s wrong we don’t want to be right, Peppermint pals…
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Wine Talk: Demystifying Wine Language for Conscious Consumption
In the world of wine, words matter. Decoding the language of vino isn’t just about wowing your friends…
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10 Sustainable Travel Destinations That Show What It Means to Host with Heart
As more travellers return to the road and sky after the pandemic, the importance of prioritising sustainable travel cannot be overstated. But more than a simple destination, sustainable tourism is about creating a framework for tourists and the travel industry at large to support a systemic shift that aims to protect the environment, address climate…
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The Slow Down: Four Tips to Turn Your Home into a Luxurious Escape
A hop, skip and a jump back from Byron Bay’s famous beaches, nestled in between beautiful magnolia trees, you’ll find 28 Degrees…
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Want to Learn to Sew? Here’s How to Get Started in Style
When it comes to kick-starting those good intentions, February is the new January. And if your New Year’s Resolution was to get on that…
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All You Need is Love (and Chocolate): Ethical Treats Made for Sharing
It’s easy to be cynical about Valentine’s Day, but, at its heart, it’s a holiday all about celebrating love, which is hard to argue against. And for those of us whose love language is gifts, it’s a great day for receiving (and giving!) presents. If you’re sweet on your sweetie and you want to let…
