With Christmas just over a month away (eek!), now is probably a good time to start thinking about those gifts you need to buy – and what better place to find the perfect present than at newly launched online store ReCreate? They’ve got a beautiful selection of clothing, accessories and toys, all sourced from suppliers…
You’ll have a whale of a time at BrisStyle‘s brilliant bazaar happening this Saturday 22 November from 9 till 3 in the breezy, shaded Whale Mall at the Queensland Museum. There’ll be craft and vintage goodies galore from BrisStyle’s fabulous range of makers, including Small Green Leaf jewellery, Servant Ceramics and Little Deer Studio – as well as a…
Want to support this year’s Movember fundraising campaign but not willing (or able) to grow some long, luxurious facial fuzz? The folk at TOMS shoes are supporting the Movember Foundation’s work raising awareness of men’s health issues including testicular cancer, prostate cancer and mental health with their special TOMS + Movember range of classic styles for guys…
If you’re looking for something to do in Melbourne this Wednesday night, we can recommend just the thing: Jane Heng, talented Melbourne-based designer and runner-up in Peppermint’s Design for Change competition earlier this year, is launching her new collection of hand-loomed silk scarves, handmade ceramic homewares and fine jewellery at Dagmar Rousset in Collingwood on 12 November. Jane divides…
Another fast-fashion juggernaut has just landed on Australia’s doorstep with Forever 21 opening its first bricks-and-mortar store in Brisbane and a Sydney shop hot on its heels. Best known for its youthful style and for luring shoppers with single-digit price tags, the California-based retailer is one of the world’s most profitable and most prolific, reeling-in more than $3 billion worth of sales from 600 locations…
Feel inspired to learn something new? Yearn to Learn is Melbourne’s latest offering for quirky, hands-on workshops. Their pre-Christmas program includes classes on upcycled origami, print making and handmade clay jewellery that’ll give you the opportunity to stretch your brain, learn something different and get your hands dirty! Founder and Director Mandy Ross says, ‘I wanted to start something to support the…
Attention, Brisbane-based fashionistas and fabric fans! As part of QAGOMA‘s fabulous upcoming fashion exhibition, Future Beauty, the gallery is hosting an exciting series of Future Fashion Sundays: one Sunday a month for the duration of the exhibition, which runs from 1 November to 15 February, there’ll be all kinds of workshops, talks and special events…
With the G20 Summit only a few short weeks away, Brisbane is gearing-up to play host to some hot political discussions. But beyond the headline-grabbing agendas, what other real issues are on the table for this year’s talks? If you want to educate yourself in the lead-up to the G20, check out BEMAC’s Reel Connections Film Festival,…
Need some more green goodness in your life? Then book yourself a spot at Vieille Branch‘s Moss Ball Workshop on Saturday 2 November! Moss balls are the perfect low maintenance plant – they’re easy to care for and are the perfect way to brighten up your home or garden. The lovely Andrea Fitzpatrick from Botanick will…
When it comes to fairly traded organic summer wear, you can never have too much of a good thing. Superfluous Culture is a Canadian fast-fashion countermovement and just like the name suggests, this label has an all-encompassing philosophy about pairing life back to its basics. Superfluous founder Adam Taubert designs unisex garments and home accessories tailor-made for the simple…
We all have the potential to create change within our communities – no matter how big or small – and the national Changemakers Festival (running from 17-26 October) aims to celebrate the social and technological innovations happening around the country, and encourages you to get involved! The 10-day festival brings people together for a range of talks, events and workshops, including a seminar on how…
There’s a little housing project in the Adelaide Hills that’s paving the way for sustainable self-builds of the future. Since we first visited Earthship Ironbank for our Issue 23 Green House feature, it’s been all hands on deck to get Australia’s first sanctioned Earthship completed by the new year. Throughout the process, owner/builder Marty has relied…