Peppermint Magazine

When it comes to the fight against climate change, every tree – and every action – matters. That’s why we’ve partnered with non-profit environmental charity One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every Peppermint subscription sold. Because although the

Hope. For its mere four letters, it has immense gravitas. I’ve written about hope multiple times before, in previous issues. I’ve spoken of how I’ve always considered it ‘my word’, and how it’s emblazoned on the wall in upcycled signage letters in my

with love Letterbox goodies for you from FLUFF All writers published in this issue’s Letterbox will receive a gift pack from vegan beauty brand Fluff Casual Cosmetics, valued at $106! Each pack includes a scent-free lip oil and bronzing powder (both

You should never feel bad for not drinking alcohol, or succumb to nights of plain soda water and sad postmix cola. Leaning into the joy of being the designated driver, Killjoy Drinks is the latest brand righting this wrong. They’re launching an onlin

From breaking the world record for the longest unicycle journey, to taking out top honours on Dancing with the Stars, actor Samuel Johnson has put his body – and career – on the line for breast cancer research. Still, the sacrifices he has made are n

I’m naked, floating in a warm pool. It’s pitch black and I can’t see the back of my own hand, let alone a path to spiritual enlightenment. The cascade of technicolour lights and gentle spa music has given way to a barrage of my own thoughts and they’

Tell us a bit about your art… I make sculptural works and installations using all forms of found fabrics, including worn clothing and textiles, fibre such as sheep and alpaca fleece, and cat hair. I work with methods of patchwork quilting, wet-feltin

What inspired you to start Fabrik? I had worked for some other Australian brands after finishing my degree and felt I wanted to have something I could grow that was my own. I love creating beautiful clothes, and I felt like I should be able to do it

What do dumplings, galahs and mix-tapes have in common? Besides all being a veritable delight for the senses, they also feature on the bright and beautiful designs of Kablooie – a Brisbane-born label that offers slow, personalised and handmade fashio

One of my earliest memories of learning about Aboriginal people at school was that they could not count and had no ‘useful’ knowledge. Growing up and still to this day, I am frequently reminded that I should be thankful for colonisation for all the w

What inspired you to create the series? Establishing my own identity as a woman was a struggle because I never felt I could fit in naturally. I felt I had to go through vigorous, painful hours at the beauty parlour 48 hours before I could present mys

Fabric (felt, woven natural fibres, nothing with stretch… we used Kunin eco felt made from recycled plastic bottles) Thread Stuffing (lightweight scrap fabric can be used – cut into small pieces) Scissors Hand-sewing needle Pins Tape measure or ruler

DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER Givit IN OUR CULTURE OF EXCESS, CHARITY GIVIT PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR THOSE IN NEED TO REQUEST AND ACCESS SPECIFIC ITEMS FROM EVERYDAY DONORS, CONNECTING THE ACT OF GIVING WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. Unfortunately, Australia is

They didn’t know it when they arrived, but it would be on Heron Island – a small coral cay on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef – that Belinda Baggs and Johnny Abegg would become the co-founders of Surfers for Climate: a new “searoots” movem

While bees were for a long time the unsung hero of global food production – said to be wholly responsible for the existence of around 30% of the food we eat, and playing a part in the growth of up to 75% – the buzz around them is getting increasingly

Emma Scaddan’s family bloodline runs thick with a history of agricultural farming. Word has it that even her great-grandmother used to supply the local florist. And while she’s always had gardens – favouring the romantic, manicured European and Engli

Summer is looking bright with our new Peppermint Bardon Dress sewing pattern. We teamed up with Perth patternmaker extraordinaire Lauren Boyle of Elbe Textiles to create this lovely free pattern for you! With a summer-friendly sleeveless bodice, snaz

When someone is forced to flee their home through conflict, persecution or some other source, they often leave everything behind. Not only their worldly possessions, but also their connections, their livelihood and their future prospects. Before a re

EXCERPT FROM ‘THIS ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE’ BY SARAH WILSON, PUBLISHED BY MACMILLAN AUSTRALIA. I remember many years ago a friend sat with me on my couch and we were trawling through the tangled detritus of my recent failed relationship with some

The food we eat has the power to determine our health and wellbeing. It can nourish (or deplete) the environment. It can bring people together and bridge divides. But, between the climate crisis and the pandemic, it’s evident there are glitches in wh

Subscribe in time for autumn (by 11 Feb 2021) and you’ll join current subscribers in the draw to win one of three personalised Nuna signet rings in silver or gold, worth up to $690, from bespoke jewellers Natalie Marie Jewellery! Our shiny object-obs

Tell us a bit about Open House Collective… We showcase an extensive range of locally designed and made art and products by First Nations creatives, as well as a collection of vintage clothing! We have a particular focus on thoughtful, conscious desig

Australian writers respond to 2020 Edited by Sophie Cunningham Globally 2020 has been a lot, to say the least, but Australia’s year got off to a particularly harrowing start when catastrophic fires and floods preceded the pandemic. This anthology is

sewist, Katie Make a Dress New sewists give me hope. They are all about inclusivity and sustainability, and get fired up about about sewing. I love that. peppermint community support I feel hope when I see all the ways that people help each other, bi

1 IVANHOE PLACE, MACQUARIE PARK NSW The Darcy St Project is more than just a cafe – it’s also a social enterprise that provides education and training to break the cycle of homelessness, help refugees and provide opportunities for local young people.