A Brighter Future

As a child, I adored my Faber-Castell coloured pencils: artist sets, watercolours, those cute ones that came in the little tubes… And now I think...

Yes We Can!

You’re probably wondering why on earth surfing champion and Planet Ark ambassador, Layne Beachley, is standing inside a recycling bin. Well, Planet Ark are currently...

No Beast of Burden

Despite the overwhelming evidence in favour of sustainable energy, it seems those in power (no pun intended) are still reluctant to throw their full support...

Forever Starts Now

While a reworked Young Talent Time returned to our screens this week, the only young talents we need to know about are the ones who...

So Long, Leeloo!

It’s never much fun saying goodbye to an old friend. But these are happy tears, we swear! With the exciting news that Angela D’Alton, the...

What’s on in 2012?

What’s on this weekend in your neck of the woods? Don’t forget to check the Peppermint Events page for listings of markets, fairs, workshops, sales...

Natural Dye Symposium

It’s no secret that Peppermint’s favourite colour is green. Looking at these vibrant colours, however, we are tempted to broaden our palette! The earthy tones...

The Fabric Store Sale

Good news fabric fans (a.k.a. everyone – who doesn’t like fabric?), the fabulous Fabric Store are holding the summer edition of their much-anticipated biannual sale...

Small Change Collective

How badly do you want a new painting to decorate your wall? Enough to swap it for your flat screen TV? The Small Change Collective (SCC)...

A Good Yarn Indeed

Who doesn’t love a good yarn with friends? It’s surely one of the great pleasures in life. So just think what a whole city square...

Give Us Your Tees!

A souvenir t-shirt can be a great way to commemorate a special time in your life. There are certain things I would rather not remember,...

Don’t Like It? Swap It!

As the leftover stash dwindles and reality begins to set back in, it’s probably fair to say that we’re all left with a few Christmas...