Does the state of life, the universe, and everything make you want to turn into an ostrich? Forget FOMO and embrace your inner JOMO. The ‘joy of missing out’ means to derive pleasure from spending your free time doing whatever you want to do, often in a quiet and independent way, without worrying that something…
Have you ever watched the sun rise over a secluded beach, the sky unfurling in soft pinks and golds, while Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos rasp out to greet the new day? If not, you’re missing one of the Central Coast’s quietest yet most spectacular rituals – a moment where nature takes centre stage. This natural abundance…
If we had a CD for every study done on the powerful effects of music on creativity, we’d have a pretty sweet collection for our Discman! And there’s a common harmony that flows through each report: listening to music – specifically upbeat music – can reduce feelings of anxiety, improve mood, and, in doing so,…
Cotton and linen and muslin, oh my! As many Australian sewists will attest, Spotlight is a veritable playground of fabrics and notions and all sorts of creative bits and bobs to help bring your projects to life. Laura our Sewing Manager popped along to Spotlight in North Lakes recently to take a peep at their…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of an event invitation (like, say, a date) must be in want of a suitably romantic outfit… Enter the Peppermint Valentine Ruffle Top! This floaty, flirty number will ruffle all the right feathers, and is designed to steal hearts, snag phone numbers and claim…
Call us sentimental, but we just love a day dedicated to making our friends feel all kinds of warm and fuzzies. Enter Palentine’s Day (or, like, Galentines, or Valentine’s – whatever floats your HMS Joy on the 14th of February!). On the hunt for cool ways to tell your bestie they’re the bee’s knees? That…
Word on the reef is in – and it’s grim. A peer-reviewed study (the first of its kind) by a team of marine scientists from The University of Sydney paints a stark picture of the state of the southern Great Barrier Reefs: In early 2024, marine heatwaves left coral colonies bleached at “catastrophic levels”. IMAGES…
If you’re in the business of stealing shows, then the vacay-ready Peppermint Somerset Swing Dress is your gal! We invited three fabulous sewists from the Peppermint community to take a turn on the dance floor with the Somerset Swing Dress. The results? Spectacular! The lack of zips and buttons makes for a swift sew, which…
Everybody can appreciate acts of kindness. But when it comes to explaining why we do them, people often take one of two extreme positions. Some think kindness is something completely selfless that we do out of love and care, while others believe it is just a tool that we cunningly use to become more popular…
Give me a Y! Give me an E! Give me an S! What’s that spell? It’s a heck YES from us to flounces, frills and layers with the Pasadena Rara Skirt sewing pattern. With a nod to the 80s, we’re cheering on this modern take of the classic rara with three fabulous tiers and a…
Well-known and loved for her bold, geometric designs, Erin Lightfoot creates coveted ceramic jewellery with her husband, multi-disciplinary creative Tang Oudomvilay and their small team of artisans. While the love for her work in ceramics has taken Erin far, the vision to develop her own clothing line using her unique print designs has always lingered…
If you’re looking for a fun and funky weekend project, then look no further. Created by Emma Wright, a freelance knit and crochet designer based in the UK, this crochet bag is a great addition to your #MeMade wardrobe and can easily be adapted by changing the colours to ones that will match your favourite…