“I Can Be a Change Agent” – Cultivating Active Hope in a Changing Climate
In a wash of green and teal, there’s no doubt that the 2022 federal election saw the planet on the ballot more than ever before…
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Peppermint Floods 2022
In the last week of February 2022, South East Queensland and Brisbane (the home of Peppermint HQ) was battered by an unprecedented rain event that left unfathomable damage in its wake. We were all devastated to see the loss of life, of livelihood and of homes as a result of these floods and we are…
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We Quilt This City: Peep These Quality Quilts
Quiltin’ ain’t easy, but those who give into its siren call can find it a hard habit to quilt – that is, quit. The quilting community contains a great deal of passion, creativity and warmth – both literally and figuratively – and nowhere are these qualities more on show than at the Australasian Quilt Convention…
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Navigating Personal Trauma in an Increasingly Traumatised World
Clinical psychologist and author Dr Rebecca Ray explores how we navigate personal trauma in an increasingly…
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Here’s a Wacky Idea: Stop Voting for Parties That Are Destroying the Planet
Ahead of the federal election this Saturday, Jonathan Sri – musician, poet and the first Greens city councillor in Queensland…
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Nice Rack! Inside Anna Cordell’s Splendid World Of Silk, Suits and Singers
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’re introducing a new digital series called…
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“Enough Is Enough”: Australian Fashion Week Is Featuring Its First Size-Inclusive Runway
In a first for the 26-year-old event, Australian Fashion Week will have a dedicated runway show for size-inclusive clothing this week. Staged by Chelsea Bonner, former model and CEO of size-inclusive modelling agency Bella Management, and featuring six local designers, each with a size range that extends beyond a size 20, the runway comes after…
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Everything We’re Lusting After at This Year’s Finders Keepers Markets
The Finders Keepers markets are swinging their doors back open in STYLE in 2022! The Brisbane/Meanjin Autumn Winter Market is set to take place across three glorious days, kicking off on Friday 20 May. The Exhibition Building of the scenic Brisbane Showgrounds will be full of good vibes, delicious food and a gloriously reopened bar…
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May the Fabric Be With You: Meet the Founder of Me-Made May
Like many sewing movements, Me-Made May had its genesis in personal experience. Created by sewing teacher and writer Zoe Edwards, the month-long celebration of making has now become a global phenomenon. How did Me-Made May begin? The me-made challenges began back in 2010 when I was living in Barcelona. Initially, it was a personal challenge…
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Mamma Mia! Your Ultimate Guide to a Heartfelt, Handmade Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, maybe you’re hesitant to wade into the blatant disposable consumerism of novelty mugs and cheap bath bombs. Maybe you’ve just forgotten to buy a present altogether. Never fear! Why not make her something handmade instead?! After all, your mother may have been one of the first people to…
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Honouring the Blak Matriarchy this Mother’s Day
Wiradjuri, Ngemba and Paakantji writer Gemma Pol reflects on the power and passion…
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Let it Zip! Tips and Tricks For Sewing with the Humble Zipper
Today, 29 April, is National Zipper Day in the US – a beloved and, obviously, well-known holiday where we all take a second to think about the humble zipper and how much it does (and undoes) for us everyday. Like many modern inventions, the zipper does not have a simple history with a single inventor…
