Peppermint Magazine, Red Hill (2025)

25/07/2025

Today's the day! 🎉

And we're very excited to say that PepTalks is now SOLD OUT! Woo! 🥳

So friends, what are you wearing? If you're sporting something you've stitched up yourself, enjoy this little trip down me-made lane from the last PepTalks Me-Made Parade in 2023. And look at the lovely Laura! She was new to our Peppermint world back then, and what a wonderful full-circle moment this is, having her lead the festivities tonight. 🥹

And seriously – Amy and , what an iconic duo!

Can't wait for tonight – thanks to our amazing community for selling out the event. You are the best. 🫶🏼

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23/07/2025

“Everything is broken and stupid and I’m gonna run away!” One half of my friend’s three-year-old twins tends towards (entertainingly) dramatic utterings, but her latest heartfelt wail resonated with me. Her concerns (a misplaced toy) may differ slightly from my newsfeed-induced worries (what fresh hell is happening everywhere and all at once today, then?) but our need is the same: to flee. Or, at least, hide under a comfy blanket eating ALL the popcorn until the bad stuff is over.

Spoiler alert: the bad stuff isn’t going anywhere. (Sigh.) So what to do to navigate the sense of overwhelm and feel like you’re making a difference in the world? One thing. That’s what. Or, more accurately, three things:

🌿 Step away from the newsfeed.
🌿 Do one small, positive thing. And then do one more.
🌿 Keep going.

Pretty soon, you may find yourself feeling just that little bit more in control of your surroundings, more connected to the people around you, with a refilled emotional reservoir and the strength to step back into the ring and make some change. Wondering what this lifechanging ‘one thing’ could be? Frankly, anything, as long as it makes you feel like a better human for doing it.

Our Deputy Ed Donnay rounded up 10 simple ways to be kinder to self, others, and the planet to help get you started on this ‘let’s do the thing!’ journey. (All tried-and-tested by the Peppermint team!).

https://peppermintmag.com/do-one-thing-how-to-feel-and-do-better-when-lifes-being-a-lot/

22/07/2025

PepTalks - only a few days to go!

Do you find it hard to make good choices amongst the day-to-day of life? Katie Roberts is an environmental scientist with a passion for sustainable fashion, and she's going to talk to us about 'behavioural economics': how it's not just a case of knowing what to do to make change, or we would have done that already. It's about removing barriers to make change easier.

With a Master of Environment majoring in Sustainability Education, and founder of , Katie has a fascinating background; she’s been a plant and water science research officer, yoga teacher, park ranger, part of the fashion teaching team at UniSC, as well as having studied and worked in the fashion industry across a range of positions. Her passion for the social and environmental reformation of the fashion industry is fierce and she believes that consumers hold the power to create change. Come and hear Katie share her insights into how we can more easily do the right thing.

Book now - there's only a few days to go and tickets are getting low! 🏃🏻‍♀️

https://peppermintmag.com/product/peptalks-brisbane-july-2025/

With all the usual fun including inspiration speakers, selfie walls, good chat, great snacks and drinks, me-made parade, incredible goodie bags and giveaways galore, PepTalks 2025 is not a night to miss! ⁠
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📍 Morningside School of Arts Hall ⁠
📅 26 July 2025⁠
🕕️ 6-9.30pm⁠
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Five dollars from every ticket goes to . Huge thanks to our pals at for supporting PepTalks. 🫶🏼⁠

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21/07/2025

Creativity and courage 🫶🏼

At our PepTalks event this Saturday (yep, this week!!!), our Sewing Manager Laura Jackson will chat all things sewing, sustainable fashion, community and courage with some icons of our local creative community.

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With all the usual fun including inspiration speakers, selfie walls, good chat, great snacks and drinks, me-made parade, incredible goodie bags and giveaways galore, PepTalks 2025 is a night made just for you – our beloved Peppermint community!
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📍 Morningside School of Arts Hall ⁠
📅 26 July 2025⁠
🕕️ 6-9.30pm⁠
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Five dollars from every ticket goes to . Huge thanks to our pals at for supporting PepTalks. 🫶🏼⁠
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Here’s to evenings filled with community, creativity and connection. Book now via the link below – tickets are getting low!

https://peppermintmag.com/product/peptalks-brisbane-july-2025/
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18/07/2025

We are SEW OBSESSED! Absolutely stunning. 🙌🏼

From :

"I started this jacket two weeks ago and finished it early this week. There was a lot of hand sewing and brain work to make it reversible, but it's done and I love it.

Peppermint asked me if I wanted to try their new pattern, they will also be providing the fabric for the outer shell. They had me in the first sentence but when they mentioned Liberty fabric...I couldn't fire up my printer and sharpen my scissors fast enough.

I picked this fabric because I used to grow orchids and I thought the colours would work well with my existing wardrobe. I made a good choice I reckon.

🧵 Pattern: from in size E-H. I only shorten the sleeves by 4cm.

I made the jacket reversible by making two outer shells and then sewing them together. There's a lot of extra steps that went into it so I will save it as a highlighted story if anyone is interested.

🧵 Fabric: Liberty London quilting cotton from . This is the first time I've used LL fabric and I can see why people rave about it.

Cotton linen mustard fabric and batting is from my personal stash."

https://peppermintmag.com/sewing-school/viola-quilted-jacket/

17/07/2025

Has there ever been a better goodie bag? We think not!!! 🙌🏼🎁🙌🏼

As if coming to hear our incredible, inspirational speakers isn't enough, or having some sweet snacks and delish drinks, a laugh with like-minded pals or maybe winning a fabulous door prize... well, the goodie bags are ready to blow your minds.

Every attendee to our PepTalks event (next Saturday 26 July) will take home this smorgasbord of special delights:

⭐️ 1024 piece art puzzle by Warlukurlangu Artists (with a framable poster!) from
⭐️ 100% natural Lip Nourish lipstick from
⭐️ Vegan natural Deodorant and Anti-Chafe Stick from
⭐️ Self Measuring Tape from
⭐️ Stunning A5 art print from
⭐️ Moisturising Body Mist from .AU
⭐️ Full size natural toothpaste from
⭐️ Oak Milk Latte and Pourtable samples from
⭐️ Mini Skin Food and samples from
⭐️ 59ml Pure-Castile Liquid Soap from
⭐️ Papaya Digest Cleanse, Collagen and Coconut Hyaluronic Acid from
⭐️ Bookmarks from .Com.AU
⭐️ Stickers from both and
⭐️ And... An A5 art card from Peppermint!

All worth a whopping $210!⁠
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A massive thanks to all our fabulous partners for these goodies, and to our event sponsor – because of them a great night gets even better. 🫶🏼⁠

Snap up a ticket via the link below before it's too late!

📍 Morningside School of Arts Hall ⁠
📅 26 July 2025⁠
🕕️ 6-9.30pm⁠
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$5 from every ticket sold will go to 💕⁠

https://peppermintmag.com/product/peptalks-brisbane-july-2025/
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16/07/2025

Ah, to have a shop of one’s own: a light-drenched space filled with treasures and curiosities and a shop cat snuggling on an old armchair in one corner… Admit it: at some point in your life you’ve woken up and realised that what you really, really want, is to sell cool stuff in a cool space. We sure have!

And if we ever did take the leap and set up these little castles in the sky of ours, we’d totally source our stock from the amazing creators and suppliers being showcased at the trade expo in Melbourne from 31 July to 3 August at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

The best bit? The Life Instyle team are rather passionate about design integrity and quality, setting them apart from other trade shows – you’ll discover over 300 exhibitors across 27 product categories at the Melbourne exhibition, all creating what you’ve been searching for. Aussie- and ethically made, eco aware, handcrafted charm… Stocking your store becomes a breeze!

So easy, in fact, that the Peppermint team have gone and ‘stocked’ our dream shops from some of the brands that will be featured at Life Instyle. Take a peek inside our stores, and get ready to show us your money!

And tell us: if you could create your dream store, what would it be?

https://peppermintmag.com/playing-shop-creating-our-dream-stores-from-life-instyle/

14/07/2025

"There’s a word that gets thrown around a bit when we’re talking about garments and fashion, and I’ve got Big Feelings about it. It’s a word often said with good intention and compliment at its core but I have to confess: it never fails to take the wind out of my sails when I hear it. That word, my friends, is ‘flattering’.

Those who know me know that I’m a proactive praiser – but I really don’t think telling someone that what they’re wearing is ‘flattering’ is a compliment at all. Why? I believe there’s a big, fat subtext to it. It’s a smoke-and-mirrors word disguising the truth of the praise – that truth being that the observer believes that whatever I’m wearing makes me look smaller/slimmer/more shapely/less shapely than I truly am. In essence, it’s telling me that I look something other than my true self and that’s really not what I’m about."

In Issue 63 Laura Jackson explores the well-intentioned compliment that comes with baggage, and asks the question: Isn’t it time for people to start dressing for themselves rather than society’s expectations?

Grab a copy from your local newsy or stockist to read more! 🌸

https://peppermintmag.com/product/issue-63/

14/07/2025

"If there is something I know how to do well it is to keep living, learning, evolving and reinventing myself and my career so I can focus on living a heart- and value-led life of joy, peace, connection and prosperity and purpose."

We're very grateful to say that the incredible Sally Steele will be joining us at PepTalks. In February 2022, the world changed irrevocably for Sally and her two teenage daughters, when Jason, her beloved husband of 28 years, died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm. Over the last 24 months Sally navigated her own grief, whilst supporting her kids through theirs, and shared her journey through social media outlets, becoming an unofficial grief mentor and igniting the development of a new book project and a TV series collaboration.

"By being intentional, heart-led and appreciative of what actually matters, you can live a joyful life full of purpose and passion if you choose."

PepTalks is less than two weeks away - grab your tickets via the link below! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃‍♀️

📍 Morningside School of Arts Hall ⁠
📅 26 July 2025⁠
🕕️ 6-9.30pm⁠
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$5 from every ticket sold will go to 💕⁠

https://peppermintmag.com/product/peptalks-brisbane-july-2025/
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⁠Huge thanks to our pals at for supporting PepTalks. 🫶🏼⁠
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12/07/2025

It’s almost our favourite time again! Yup, we’re getting ready to immerse ourselves in the vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island art, fashion, and culture that is the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), returning to Larrakia Country from August 7-10 this year.

This annual event is a cornerstone of Australia’s cultural calendar, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the rich tapestry of First Nations creativity. (Read: fall in love with the most beautiful, inspiring arts and crafts created by over 1,500 artists from over 70 Indigenous-owned Art Centres – and have the opportunity to ethically purchase an heirloom of your very own directly from its creator!)

So, what are we looking forward to most? Well, everything! But there are a few things you simply cannot miss out on – head to the link below to read more.

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In the meantime, enjoy these snaps from our time at DAAF last year, as National NAIDOC Week comes to an end. NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.

https://peppermintmag.com/art-at-the-heart-what-to-expect-from-this-years-daaf/

Photos: Kelley Sheenan and Dylan Buckee

11/07/2025

PepTalks! 🎉

We're so excited about our upcoming PepTalks – it's going to be a fabulous night of community, connection and creativity. And we couldn’t pull it off without the support of our event partner, , a free-to-join online directory that gives creatives a place to showcase their wares and connect with mindful shoppers.

Founded by Angela D’Alton and Renée Baker (), these two well-known legends have deep roots in the maker community and understand the challenges and opportunities faced by artisans. Angela and Renée came together with a shared vision: to create an accessible and inclusive platform that celebrates and supports the incredible talent of Australian makers in business. The directory was created as part of a movement away from the inconsistencies of the algorithms of social media. It's about creatives banding together to make something different. You might have spotted them in the latest issue!

“Content creators are often prioritised over the creators of gorgeous, tangible things,” explains Renée. “The Australian Makers Directory offers a reliable and relevant place to be found. Makers can showcase their work in a space built just for them, designed to celebrate craftsmanship, foster connections, and attract the right kind of attention. Oh, and it’s free to join!”

Huge thanks to Angela and Renée for supporting PepTalks and helping bring the Peppermint community together IRL!

📍 Morningside School of Arts Hall ⁠
📅 26 July 2025⁠
🕕️ 6-9.30pm⁠
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$5 from every ticket sold will go to 💕⁠

Head to the link below to book now!

https://peppermintmag.com/product/peptalks-brisbane-july-2025/

09/07/2025

It's almost here! 🎉

The Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market features almost 270 stalls and rolls around but twice a year. So, if you’re in the business of collecting mindful treasures and giving meaningful gifts, you’ll want to make the most of your day at the fair. Lucky for you, being the Type A bunch we are, we’ve already pulled together a game plan — including strategic snack stops.

So, details. The autumn/winter event runs from 11 to 13 July at the Royal Exhibition Building in the Carlton Gardens. General admission is $12, under-13s are free and, if you like to peruse in peace, there’s a low sensory hour from 9am on Sunday, 13 July. Outside that time, you can expect live music, bars and kid-friendly communal art. It truly is an extravaganza with a mind-blowing range of trinkets and food trucks, which is why we suggest you prep ahead. Let’s get ready together - head to our website (link below) to see our guide on how to plan your day!

Market details: ⁠
🔷 The Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market⁠ ⁠
📍 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Narrm⁠
🗓️ 11-13 July⁠
🎟️ Get $8 early bird tickets online now and save! ⁠
♻️ BYO reusable bags⁠
🚌 Public transport recommended⁠
🐾 No pets allowed, service animals welcome⁠
💌 Share this post with your mates to make plans!⁠
👁️ Learn more at thefinderskeepers.com ⁠

https://peppermintmag.com/melburnians-its-time-to-get-prepped-for-the-ultimate-makers-markets-day/

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