The Sewing Detective Investigates: The Mystery of the Stork Scissors
There are certain sewing accessories so ubiquitous that they seem to spontaneously spawn in the presence of sewing…
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“Let Nature Work For You”: Lessons in “Grit and Shit” From the Family Farm
In August 2014, Sam Vincent was a 20-something writer living in the inner suburbs of Canberra. Then a call from his mum…
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10 Things I’ve Learned From 10 Years of Gardening in Rentals
It’s a dog-eat-dog world in the rental market. House prices keep rising as green spaces shrink away…
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Organisation Station: Shape Up Your Sewing Space with These Easy Hacks
If you are sewing a lot, it’s worth investing the time to make a pleasant space to work in. We’ve all seen some truly swoon-worthy…
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Nice Rack! A Punk Heart Beats Inside WAH-WAH’s Iconic Knitwear
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 those across the supply chain and beyond working towards a more sustainable fashion future. To celebrate these creatives putting people and planet first, we’ve introduced a new digital series called…
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Spilling the Tea on Queensland’s History
Mid-century ‘kitchenalia’ and ‘Queenslandiana’ are having a renaissance of sorts among local designers and makers. But what do 200 tea towels en masse say about aspects of our collective memory and design aesthetic? A vibrant tribute to the humble tea towel, the State Library of Queensland’s latest exhibition – Queensland to a T – examines…
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Culture on the Catwalk: CIAF 2022 in Photos
After a three-year hiatus, with the last two events running digitally, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) returned to Gimuy and Yirrganydji Lands recently in all its resplendent glory. While we’ve all had to adapt and change because of “recent times”, it’s always such an awe-inspiring experience to be immersed in the incredible explosion of…
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The Stitch Up – Some of Our Favourite July Makes Out and About
There is no greater joy to us than spotting a brilliantly made Peppermint pattern in the wild…
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“An Electric Atmosphere”: Don’t Miss the Finders Keepers Market in Sydney This Weekend
Closing out a stunning autumn/winter season, The Finders Keepers market is hitting the harbour city this weekend…
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Four Things We Love About Ethical Chocolate Brand Living Koko
With a focus on food sovereignty and transparent supply chains, Melbourne-based cacao lovers Living Koko are a zero-waste…
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Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic: 12 Products to Help You Scrub Plastic From Your Laundry
What month is it again? While mentally we might still be stuck in 2019, Father Time keeps ticking away and all hands are pointing to Plastic Free July. 2022 sees the initiative in its twelfth year as millions of people around the globe join the pledge to reduce their plastic waste. We know you’re already…
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Motivate Me: How to Stay the Course When You’re Fighting Climate Burnout
Claire O’Rourke is a campaigner, communicator, behaviour change expert, partner, parent… and totally freaked out about climate…
