Thought 14th February was noteworthy only for a dramatic increase in restaurant bookings and last-minute bouquet purchases? Think again! It’s also the date this year’s Fashion Accelerator kicks off at Brisbane’s QUT Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA), with five fledgling Queensland designers spending the next six months mastering the skills needed to manage and sustain a successful fashion…
If you’re feeling in dire need of some transformational truthbombs for the soul, then you’re in luck – bestselling Canadian author, speaker and entrepreneur Danielle LaPorte is bringing her very own brand of kick-ass spirituality to Australia later this month. With a blog named in Forbes’ Top 100 Websites for Women and a direct line…
The start of a new year always feels exciting and ripe with possibility, and so we’re wondering – how can we make Peppermint even better?! We love putting each issue together for you, our lovely readers, and now we want to give you (yes, you!) the chance to have your say. What would you like to see more…
ALAS fans, rejoice – the super-cool sustainable sleepwear brand has turned its dream of making daywear into a reality with the launch of its most recent collection WAKE MOVE SLEEP. Featuring their much-loved bright and beautiful pyjamas, nighties and robes, plus a brand-new range of activewear and gorgeous garments that’ll take you from day to evening – think…
Potters Asuka Mew and Anna Miller-Yeaman began their ceramics label Wingnut & Co. three years ago. Working from their studio in North Melbourne, the pair produce ceramics that have an innate tactile and artistic quality, and strive to recycle materials to reduce their environmental footprint. Asuka and Anna design products to be used every day…
Jess Leitmanis gets really excited about crusty old pieces of rope, especially the stuff that’s been chewed up and spat out by the ocean. The Byron Bay-based artist has travelled to some of Australia’s remotest corners collecting marine debris rope, which she weaves into stunning artworks that carry a subtle message about the state of our…
What did you learn from someone younger than you today? What’s your favourite smell from today? Who did you really, honestly listen to today? Most of us probably can’t recall these details. But these are just a few of the questions Top Five Movement founder Clare Desira wants us to be asking ourselves daily so…
I was 13 years old when I lost my hair. It fell out so rapidly that I didn’t have time to process the loss, which happened within months; rather, I regarded the experience objectively, almost curiously, like a scientist conducting an experiment or a doctor handling a case study. It seemed absurd that I was…
Today we’d love to introduce you to MATTER – a socially minded business committed to fostering a global fashion culture grounded in provenance. In a material form, this translates as a range of pants, jumpsuits, tops and scarves made from artisanally crafted textiles. In a broader sense, the label aims to inspire consumers to value the…
Joseph Sealey was inspired to make a positive impact in the world after a life-changing trip to Argentina where he saw how the simple gift of stationery and pens could bring a smile to the faces of disadvantaged children. He recently created social enterprise Two 4 One Stationery – a one-for-one company that donates a ‘school pack’ of stationery…
There is more to Wanderlust Sunshine Coast than good vibes and picture-perfect settings. The tagline of ‘Find Your True North’ can sound a little like an Instagram-ready marketing gimmick but the truth behind it is that it’s impossible to leave the festival unchanged and, in some cases, the experience can be soul shaking. Yoga is…
Think about the last time you looked in the mirror – not just at your face, but at your whole body. Did you really look? Or did your eyes automatically slide to the parts of yourself you think you could – or should – improve? So maybe we should rephrase the question: When was the…
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