Peppermint Magazine

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 problems our world faces may seem overwhelming, we know we can work together to create rea

Remember how last year’s motto was the Japanese roller-coaster rule, “Please scream inside your heart”? Well, while I’m not convinced 2020 has actually ended, I recently stumbled on an updated version. At an Olympics press conference, Seiko Hashimoto

Letterbox goodies for you from FABRIC OF HUMANITY All writers published in this issue’s Letterbox will receive a lush natural dye kit, valued at $92, from Geelong-based social enterprise Fabric of Humanity. Supporting rural Indian designers and artis

vertical garden Leave limp supermarket lettuce in the dirt with this cool new garden-to-table tech from Brisbane-based startup, Airgarden. Using NASA-developed technology, plants are grown in air and mist without any soil. It also produces almost no

What compelled you to start Pink Bits? Pink Bits initially began from a very personal place in late 2016. In an almost journal-like fashion, I whipped out some markers one evening and started sketching away. I’ve always been drawn to art that explore

Very few humans get to witness the wonders of our marine biome, let alone spend minutes swimming around in its splendour on a single breath. But it’s through this demanding pursuit that Julia Wheeler hopes to motivate people to protect this precious

In retrospect, the first sign I was going through perimenopause was my mood – I was getting weirdly angry and often would lose my patience, which is abnormal for me. I was 46 when I first started experiencing the symptoms, and once I discovered the c

Tell us a bit about the Wildling journey to now… Ran and I met in Israel while I was studying in Tel Aviv. Our kids grew up roaming the Israeli countryside with bare feet, developing an amazing sense of body control and swift, agile movement in the p

What led you to create SÜK Workwear? I grew up a tomboy on farms and cattle stations, and I was very attracted to hard work and the classic cowboy aesthetic. As I got older and started work, I was drawn to intensive labour environments, which I alway

“I want someone to tell me what to wear every morning. I want someone to tell me what to eat. What to like, what to hate, what to rage about. What to listen to, what band to like. What to buy tickets for. What to joke about, what to not joke about. I

As a Yorta Yorta and Bangerang woman, it is my greatest honour to descend from matriarchs that have existed and maintained this continent for over 60,000 years – and to belong to the assembly that experienced the first sunrise, that sung the first so

Elemental and ephemeral, the fleeting spirit of the world around us is captured in a windswept length of silk – a gentle reminder of our undeniable ties to Earth’s intangible beauty. Dyed with windfallen eucalyptus leaves and onion skins by natural f

Four years ago, ABC’s War on Waste host Craig Reucassel stood in front of a 6000 kilogram mountain of clothing in Sydney’s Martin Place. He asked passersby to estimate how long it took Australians to throw out this amount of clothes. Guesses ranged f

This oven mitt is quilted, which is made easier by a quilting guide – an L-shaped piece of metal that may have come included with your sewing machine feet. If not, you can just draw parallel lines on your fabric to guide you. To make an oven mitt, yo

The future of driving is here, and it’s electric. Electric vehicle (EV) sales are accelerating globally, with over three million fully battery-powered and hybrid cars purchased worldwide in 2020 – an almost four-fold increase in the past five years.

Outer and lining fabric A 1-inch by 4-inch piece of fabric for loop Wool or insulation fabric for middle layer Paper Scissors Ruler Pins Pen or pencil Chalk or erasable pen Size 90 needle Optional: Quilting guide for your sewing machine, tape, extra

The talented Emma Downing of Yarn Industries has designed four exclusive Peppermint patterns, alongside a handy dandy set of instructions so you can go forth and get your stitch on. All you need is five pieces of equipment to get started! Needle: Mos

It’s early morning in a two-level wooden cottage in Brisbane’s Red Hill, and Erin and her partner, Tang, are making a list of the day’s tasks while also attempting to feed and dress their two-year-old daughter, Ren. It’s the start of a juggle that co

Spoonflower is a global marketplace connecting makers and customers with artists worldwide. With over 20 different substrates and 1 million unique designs to choose from, you're sure to find exactly what you need for your next me-made project. ■

We collaborated with the clever patternmaker behind Just Patterns, Delphine Colbeau, to create the Milton Pinafore. Channelling all the cottagecore vibes, this twist on a classic pinny is a wardrobe tour de force. Get meadow-ready by layering it over

Growing wild in the highlands and foothills of Papua New Guinea, coffee shrubs are often referred to as ‘money trees’. One of the country’s most profitable non-mineral exports, it’s the smallholder farmers that are driving production. Poor infrastruc

While soap may be their speciality, Washpool is a lot more than just a simple body wash. Owner Melissa originally launched the business with a small line of socially responsible soap, but the range has grown to include haircare, skincare, candles, la

woo-hoo! All subscribers will receive a $50 voucher from BIOME! Subscribe in time for summer (4 November 2021) and you’ll receive a $50 voucher from Biome Eco Stores to spend in store or online. That’s right, EVERY SUBSCRIBER will receive this exciti

What’s your favourite part of running an independent bookshop? I love matching the right book to the right reader. I love talking about books with my customers, many of whom I have known for almost 25 years. I now recommend books to their children an

What made you dedicate your life to food and cooking? It’s a two-part thing: my father is a professional chef, so I always saw it as a career choice, where other people may not have. The other is that my earliest memories are of me baking in the kitc

Serves 4 ½ red cabbage120g butter4 anchovy fillets150ml brown chicken stock2 garlic cloves4 thyme sprigs1 egg50ml milk100g plain (all-purpose) flour250g panko crumbs oil, for deep frying1 bunch young radicchio or similar bitter leaf 2 eggs15g Dijon m

Jane Gilmore Ever taken issue with a victim-blaming headline? So did journalist and feminist Jane Gilmore, hence the creation of Fixed It – a campaign that aims to spotlight headlines that erase male violence and place blame firmly on the victim. Sha