Is it a lack of space? The smell? Mess? Can’t get enough of store-bought fertiliser? The humble backyard pile might be one of our most vital tools in the fight against climate change but compost suffers a pretty bad rap. To help us dispel some of the common muck, myths and misconceptions, we turned to…
Known for her vibrant, tactile designs and iconic tinsel creations, Rachel Burke’s work is inspired…
Here at Peppermint we’re not afraid to come out with our bold pro-love stance. We’d go so far as to say we love love…
Big news! The master of plant-based recipes and all things eggplant – Yotam Ottolenghi – has launched a cookbook dedicated to comfort food. Oozing with nostalgia, the dishes in COMFORT are the kind that make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. We’re talking big bowls of nourishing food best eaten on the couch…
Nestled in Newcastle’s creative hub of Islington, Hide and Seeker Vintage is a collaboration between a clever husband-and-wife duo – Geordie creates bespoke leatherwork while Eartha sources secondhand treasures. We chatted with Eartha about where and when her passion for thrifting started and why their sunny little shop is the perfect spot to strike up…
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…
Treading lightly through life is easier said than done when you’re a responsible, conscious consumer. In fact, finding casual sneakers that hit the quadruple mark of cool, comfortable, sustainable and ethical often feels like wading through an ill-fitting, badly made footwear swamp. So, if you’d like to put your best foot forward every time rather…
“Why are eye contact and ‘I love you’ considered the markers of love in Western culture?” It’s a question posed by autistic author…
Visible mending is a quietly subversive craft. In some ways it is the antithesis of fast fashion – rejecting the notion of clothes as disposable and instead investing time and care into your garments, attempting to preserve them for as long as possible. Unlike its close friend invisible mending, visible mending celebrates the wear and…
There’s lots to love about October, especially if you’re in Brisbane, where the dressing up opportunities extend far beyond the ghoulish delights of 31 October. For you lucky folk, it’s Brisbane Fashion Month, which means there will be public runway events, small business pop-up stores and sustainability chats – many of which are freeeee! Presented…
In honour of Second Hand September, we caught up with Castlemaine’s Tiffany Inglis to talk trends, upcycling and the challenges of running a business. BY PHOEBE HARTLEY Tiffany Inglis lives and breathes second-hand stuff. As the founder of The Good Op Shop in Victoria’s Castlemaine, about 120 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, she’s on a mission…
In the Californian desert town of Joshua Tree, maker Shari Elf is on a mission to turn unloved items into treasured works of art – sharing her passion through her World Famous Crochet Museum and Art Queen studio. We find out what makes this creative soul tick… images KELLEY SHEENAN image of Shari SUPPLIED Tell…