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…
If you happen to have come across Claire Ritchie’s joyful, feel-good illustrations, then it will come as no surprise to learn that this creator of the most delightful stationery, textiles and artwork operates out of a light-filled studio in sunny Brisbane. Here, she gives us a glimpse into her creative process and tells us how…
Offering up glorious scenery in all seasons, NSW’s Central Coast is particularly appealing in the springtime, when the great outdoors beckon with leafy bike rides, sandy strolls and abundant wildflowers to discover. There are also thrift shop gems and top-notch coffee waiting to be unearthed, not to mention art trails and and crafty workshops to…
If you’re in the market for zero-waste skincare, tried-and-trusted period products, disposable nappies, ethically produced chocolate – ALL of the things – then might we suggest a quick perusal of the just-announced winners of the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024. Vetted by an expert panel (which includes none other than Peppermint publisher and all-round lovely…
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