The Tenth Birthday Issue: Out Now!
- Words by Peppermint
Hip hip hooray, it’s our 10th birthdaaaaay, and boy do we have an issue for you!
This not-to-be-missed bumper edition is chock-a-block full of loveliness: think wise words on hope from activist and author Glennon Doyle, comedian and mental health campaigner Mike King and other leading voices; a chat about sustainable fashion with “fast-fashion addict turned slow-fashion activist” Leah Musch, aka The Unmaterial Girl; 10 lists of 10 to inspire you (books to read, docos to watch, eco voices to follow, ways to green your wardrobe and more); plus five awesome art prints to cut out and keep from our faves Lisa Congdon, Frances Cannon, Nicole Berlach, Lauren Merrick and Tess Guinery.
There’s a story about Tamil Feasts, an asylum-seeker run social enterprise sharing curry to foster conversations and community; a feature on the inspirational author and motivational speaker Turia Pitt; a look inside the sustainable floristry industry (hint – it’s as beautiful as you’d expect); an investigation into modern slavery – why it’s a bigger problem than ever before and what we can do about it; and a roundup of incredible youth activists making waves across the world.
And when it comes to reducing your waste, we’ve got you covered: with ideas for a zero-waste kitchen (that don’t involve chucking out all your old plastic containers and replacing them with shiny new jars), a roundup of zero-waste period alternatives, and an illustrated guide to regrowing veggies from the scraps you’d usually throw out.
Plus there’s advice on how not to feel overwhelmed by the world’s problems, stylish sewing with Ada Spragg, a roundup of the best reusable bags, a recycled t-shirt tote DIY you’ll actually want to make, a free button-up dress pattern that might just be your new wardrobe fave, plus plenty more to inspire you.
Grab your copy online or from your local stockist today! And if you’ve made it this far: THANKS SO MUCH for supporting Peppermint and making 10 years possible. We can’t wait for the next 10!
COVER SHOT OF LEAH MUSCH BY RACHAEL BASKERVILLE
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Any New Year’s resolutions on your list? We love this from @OtterBeeStitching - “be brave enough to suck at something new”.
There’s no points for perfection, but you’ll get a trophy for trying. If nothing else this year, take the leap and try something new.
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A toast to the old you 🥂
We wholeheartedly love this post from the brilliant @EmilyOnLife:
“2026: Reinvent, burn it down, let it go (whatever it is). Year of the Snake it up. Exercise your boundaries, exercise your body, take one teeny step every day towards a life that feels better to be in.
But don’t you dare shit on your old self while you do it.
Hold yourself with reverence and tenderness and respect, because you got you this far. You did your very best with the information and tools you had at the time. You scraped yourself together, you made it work, you survived what felt impossible to survive: again and again and again.
You are perpetually in the process of becoming, whether you can feel it or not, whether or not you add it to your 2026 to-do list.“
Some very wise words from @Damon.Gameau to take us into 2026 🙌🏼
⭐️ We made it!!! ⭐️
Happy New Year, friends. To those who smashed their goals and achieved their dreams, and to those who are crawling over the finish line hoping to never speak of this year again (and everyone else in between): we made it. However you got here is enough. Be proud.
It’s been a tough year for many of us in small business, so here’s to a better year in 2026. We’re forever grateful for all your support and are jumping for joy to still be here bringing you creativity, kindness and community.
We’re also excited to be leaping into the NY with our special release sewing pattern – the Waratah Wrap Dress!
How great are our fabulous models: @Melt.Stitches, @KatieMakesADress and @Tricky.Pockets - and also our incredible Sewing Manager @Laura_The_Maker! 🙌🏼
Ok 2026: let’s do this. 💪🏼
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