Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Cambodian garment worker looks like? Sweatshop – Deadly Fashion, an online miniseries produced by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten in November 2014, aims to reveal just that by sending three fashion-savvy Norwegians to the other side of the world for an experience they’ll never forget. Five short episodes…
Forget the imported roses and hastily scribbled cards destined for the bin – we’ve chosen a few sweet, stylish and unusual gifts that have been designed and made with passion, so you can float someone’s boat this Valentine’s Day! Will you be ours? 1) River Glass Necklace (handmade in Sydney from vegetable tanned leather and recycled coke bottle glass beads),…
Take a step in the right direction this new year with a pair of Inkkas! This fun and funky footwear range will brighten up more than your wardrobe – Inkkas shoes are all handmade in South America, and for every pair sold, Inkkas plants a new tree as part of their innovative OneShoeOneTree project. Better yet,…
As well as enjoying a sleep in, having a barbecue and relaxing in the sunshine, Australia Day gives us the chance to come together with friends and family for a day of celebration, reflection and unity. We’ve brought together five Australian-inspired goodies from national designers and makers to give away to five lucky friends of Peppermint – simply leave a comment telling us which one you’d like…
The new year’s celebrations have come and gone, and now it’s time to start acting on some of those resolutions you’ve made – and if one of them was to get your very own creative business up and running, the lovely folks at Etsy are here to help. They’ve put together #EtsyResolution, a four-week online…
Soar along to Little Sparrow Market – on Sunday 1 Feb at Melbourne’s Federation Square, from 10am till 5pm – for a carefully curated selection of stalls that’ll make your heart sing! Featuring gorgeous goods from Australian designers, makers and artists, the market has a focus on handmade, ethical and sustainable wares and is the perfect place to…
We’re lifting our glasses to New South Wales Premier Mike Baird, who’s announced plans to introduce a state-wide cash for containers scheme that will reduce drink container waste and encourage recycling. Glass and plastic bottles and cans are often left to litter public spaces, including parks and beaches; according to NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes, cash for container schemes…
Gala Darling is a New York-based blogger and the queen of radical self love. After overcoming her own negative self-image and eating disorder, she’s been on a mission to foster self-love and self-belief in every woman to help them live their best life. Gala’s first book Love & Sequins will be out early this year. Read…
As the festive season draws to a close, you might find yourself with all kinds of leftovers, from food and drink to well-meaning gifts that you’ll probably never find a use for. Instead of stashing them in the back of a cupboard and forgetting about them or throwing them out and creating more waste, why not make…
For the past couple of months, our lovely friends over at Whole Larder Love have been running a crowdfunding campaign to turn their dreams into reality. They want to launch a teaching space in Central Victoria called The Nursery Project – a place with a mess hall for cooking and workshops, a fruit orchard, a…
Electric Body harnesses the power of colostrum in a range of natural products for face and body. We spoke to Jansy Torpy, the Australian distributor, to find out why she fell in love with the range, how colostrum can benefit the skin, and her reasons for introducing the brand to the Australian market… Tell us about the…
Head in a spin trying to find great eco gifts for your favourite men? We’ve got you sorted with these superb options! 1) Brave Vegan Backpack (by Canadian brand Matt & Nat), $180, in Berry from online store Orange Oranges, which stocks a unique range of vegan bags, yoga clothing and 100% recyclable glass water bottles from respected brands. 2) Caramelised Fig Diffuser (made from reclaimed…
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