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"My favourite stories are those we share with our customers that connect them to the pieces they purchase and the artists, designers, makers and creatives behind those pieces. I love sharing that a one-of-a-kind dress has been mindfully made here in West End, or that the beautiful ceramic piece someone is purchasing was made at a studio just around the corner! Our customers appreciate being able to also tell the story about the artwork printed on their shirt or dress, or connect with remote Aboriginal art centres through products they purchase." ⁠
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A casual conversation between Mia Goding and friends led to the creation of West End icon @openhousewestend. In Issue 48, we caught up with Mia to learn more about the vibrant space that celebrates creativity, culture and community. ⁠
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📸 by @kelleytakesphotos⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #openhousewestend #buylocal #creativecollective #localmakers #indigenousfashion #vintageclothing #brisbanefashion #westendbrisbane

*That* time of the year is fast approaching – the public holiday in January that’s home to the questionable annual celebration of invasion. The stark reminder that a day off with beach cricket and a BBQ is more considered and celebrated than First Nations lives.

Over on the blog, Yorta Yorta woman Taneshia Atkinson (@tan3shia) has put together a guide for respectfully and mindfully navigating the day with tips for using your allyship to invoke change. Scroll through the slides to read on or head to the link in our bio for the full article.

#notthedatetocelebrate #invasionday #survivalday #australiaday

Dream Sunday situation courtesy of @sustainabilityinstyle!⁠
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Where are you reading Peppermint today? If you've picked up a copy of our beaut summer issue already, let us know your fave story in the comments below. If not, grab a copy today and spend your Sunday getting sucked into its hopeful pages.⁠
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Cover (1 of 3): @moonshine_madness #peppermintmagazine #metime #switchoff #slowdown #havehope

As if @amandascgorman wasn't already amazing enough, it seems that back in 2018 she collaborated with @algore and @climatereality to create this incredible, climate change call-to-action poem - Earthrise. 🙌🏽⁠
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Just as we chose to go to the moon ⁠
We know it’s never too soon⁠
To choose hope.⁠
We choose to do more than cope ⁠
With climate change ⁠
We choose to end it –⁠
We refuse to lose.⁠
Together we do this and more⁠
Not because it’s very easy or nice⁠
But because it is necessary,⁠
Because with every dawn we carry⁠
the weight of the fate of this celestial body orbiting a star. ⁠
And as heavy as that weight sounded, it doesn’t hold us down, ⁠
But it keeps us grounded, steady, ready, ⁠
Because an environmental movement of this size ⁠
Is simply another form of an earthrise.⁠
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Hit the link in our bio to watch the entire poem.⁠
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#climatereality #24hoursofreality #algore #inconvenienttruth #amandagorman #climateactionnow #earthrise

The Kindness Cup: Have You Voted Yet?!⁠
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Our hearts are filled with so much love after reading the amazing stories that were submitted to The Kindness Cup... we’re not crying, you’re crying! If you too want to feel all the warm fuzzies (and go in the running to win some cool prizes while you’re at it!), there’s still time to vote for the Bank Australia People’s Choice Award! ⁠
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Just head to the link in our bio to read the stories that were selected as finalists and then vote for your favourite. One lucky voter will win a $200 voucher from the good people at sustainable denim co @outlanddenim and a year’s subscription to Peppermint. Hurrah! ⁠
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Thanks to our friends at @bankaust for helping us celebrate these everyday acts of kindness, to the excellent @carladrawz for the brilliant artwork and to the lovely people at @bonnie_hislop and @biomestores for supplying additional prizes. You’ve got until 31 January to get your votes in so be quick! And remember… it’s cool to be kind.⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #thekindnesscup #bekind #bankaustralia #giveback #kindnesspandemic #kindnessmatters

So it’s looking like masks are set to remain as a handbag staple, living happily next to half a chocolate bar and that old lip balm from who-knows-when. We’ve been fairly lucky here in Australia, but whether you’re still in lockdown or looking to travel, masks are still a necessity in many places as a simple thing we can do to help protect each other. If you’re anything like us though, the current consumption rate of single-use masks may be making you feel a little conflicted. On one hand, masks are vital in our fight against COVID-19 as they create a physical barrier when physical distancing isn’t an option. However, on the other hand, disposable masks are single-use, have a short life cycle and cannot be recycled. (A tip from the RSPCA: snip the straps after use to help protect our wildlife).⁠
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There are definitely some situations where disposable masks are a necessity, but if a reusable fabric version is sufficient for your needs, then why not sew your own? Fortunately, whipping up your own reusable mask is relatively simple and there is no need to buy fancy fabrics - you may even already have the materials lying around at home. While wearing masks may not be super fun, stitching up something to match your outfits is one way to jazz up your duty! ⁠
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We've rounded up a few tips, tricks and patterns on our website to get you started (the link is in our bio). Stay safe and happy sewing!⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #peppermintpatterns #freesewingpatterns #sewersofinstagram #memade #sewcialists #sewinglove #makeityourself #diymasks #reusablemasks

@warlu_art and @o_north_o are just some of the incredible artists bringing Country to Couture tonight in a special event that you can tune into from your couch! ⁠
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Celebrating First Nations textiles and fashion, @darwinartfair’s signature event will debut in Melbourne and be broadcast across the country via @nitv_au. It features gorgeous collections from across Australia including work from @liandraswim, @ngali_australia and #LindsayMalay from @warmunart, @anindilyakwaarts with @artistannareynolds, @ikuntjiartists with @magpiegoose, and @bimawear with @nobodydenim. ⁠
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Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the designers and artists and head to @indigenousfashionprojects on Facebook tonight at 7pm AEDT to watch the magic. ⁠
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#peppermintmagazine #indigenousfashionprojects #darwinartfair #indigenousfashion #firstnationsfashion #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion

“A country and a time where a skinny black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one."

A spine-tingling poem spoken by @amandascgorman - the youngest inaugural poet in US history. A historic day as decency and dignity, inclusivity and diversity, and compassion and science are celebrated and welcomed back. There’s still a lot of work to do, but as @ibramxk said, “joy, today - resolve, tomorrow”.

#amandagorman #kamalaharris #joebiden #inclusivity #respect #science #diversity #bebrave #bethelight

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