As the #Timesup and #Metoo movements crank up the gender equality conversation a decibel or ten, this International Women’s Day has momentum like never before. With the sounds of an uprising ringing out across the globe, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite ways to get our daily dose of awesome, inspirational Insta-feminism. Frances Cannon…
If you’re after a recipe that’s pretty much the most impressive thing you ever could make, we reckon this beautifully decadent cake, extracted from Hayley McKee’s’s new book ‘Sticky Fingers, Green Thumb’, is right up there with them best of ’em. Set aside some time in the kitchen then prep your friends to be majorly…
Heard of the circular economy and know it’s a Good Thing, but not too sure what it means in reality? Or consider yourself a fully paid-up member of the fan club, but want to know how you can help the broader fashion industry get onboard? In the run up to The Possibility Project’s amazing ‘evening…
As a mindfulness expert and founder of the global Mindful in May campaign, it’s safe to say Dr Elise Bialylew has a few top tips in the field. On a mission to preach the life-changing benefits of mindfulness, she’s now released ‘The Happiness Plan‘ – a simple, 28-day program that helps readers get happy and…
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and these differences deserve to be celebrated. That’s why for the Autumn 37 Issue of Peppermint we’ve spoken to a few lovely people – such as writer Michelle Law, Instagram sensations Real Dads of Melbourne, photographer Georgia Brizuela and others – about what makes their tribes unique. Cover…
Model and raw chocolate guru Abigail O’Neill is allllll about the kind of tasty treats that nourish both body and soul – and this recipe, which featured in Issue 20 of Peppermint, is the perfect example of that deliciously decadent genre. Enjoy, lovelies! Ingredients 60g cacao butter, finely chopped 1/4 tsp vanilla powder 1 tbsp organic orange rind,…
Whether you’re going for a walk, doing the dishes or just in dire need of some non-screen-based relaxation time, the humble podcast can be a mighty fine way of being entertained and educated all at the same time (throw in exercise too and you’re virtually achieving sainthood). With those lofty ambitions at the forefront of…
As well as being a NYT-bestselling author, founder of the hugely successful ‘I Quit Sugar’ movement and ex-editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, Sarah Wilson‘s also a self-professed minimalist – a word she feels is now linked to a trend that has little to do with authentic, back-to-basics minimalism. We spoke to Sarah for the Living with…
At a loss for what to do with all the unloved clothing and textiles cluttering up your closet? Have we got a (literally) bright idea! Track down your old sheets, t-shirts and tea towels in all the colours of the rainbow and transform them into a rag rug to brighten up your floorboards – your…
Whether you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s or just having-a-coupla-wines, there’s no avoiding the fact that 14th of Feb is right around the corner. With that in mind, we’ve put together a round-up of our fave ethical, sustainable and all-round lovely indulgences that are the ideal treat for a special someone – and look, there’s zero…
For Claire Christian, getting older came with an unexpected benefit: increased self-acceptance. The Brisbane-based novelist, theatre director and youth arts worker – who describes herself as ‘a sparkly lady on a quest to change the way the world feels about itself’ – spreads her self-love message through her joy-filled, rainbow-bright ‘Claire and Pearl’ Instagram feed,…
Last year, our hometown PepTalks saw Meekz Contemporary Jewellery take out the Peppermint Pitch prize – wowing the audience with a line of sustainable, recycled and reclaimed accessories. To find out more, we caught up with the brand’s Jemica Ostrofski, who talked us through the inspiration behind the range and her commitment to working only…
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