One of the seven colours of the rainbow, sitting between blue and violet, indigo is a deep seductive shade that draws its name from the natural world – the plant indigofera tinctoria, which is used to create indigo dye. more
Often there is nostalgia and a sense of romance bound in vintage objects, as each carries a unique story and personality, influenced by those who have worn it, where it has travelled and how many hands it has passed through. By giving a vintage item a home, you gain a little piece of history and the ability to add your own mark on its future. more
Helping folk brush up on craft skills they may have long forgotten, a team of talented local artisans and designers is holding an evening's worth of craft activities and workshops as part of the global Etsy Craft Party celebration. more
A sweet alliance of style stalwarts Violent Green and Apartment has led to a fresh new combined store opening on Albert Street this week. more
After retracing the history of her great-great-grandmother Dorothy Love and feeling inspired by her journey, Hannah Rose decided to follow her dream of making jewellery, and founded online accessories label, Dorothy Love, named in honour of her muse. more
Before television, full page ads in newspapers and magazines were the main source of advertising communication, alongside posters and flyers pasted around the streets or placed inside shop windows. Now as advertisers move towards digital advertising, these tangible pieces of history become all the more coveted. more
The doors to Queensland’s very first indoor trampoline park open tomorrow, delighting kids and kids at heart with wall-to-wall trampolines and giant air bags. more
A 12-month stint traipsing through Ghana would usually result in some epic photos and fanciful tales, but for Sydney designer Anna Robertson, it was the inspiration for a fashion label. more
For the discerning, fashion-conscious gentleman and gentlewoman, with an eye for style and a need for warm garments to layer during the autumn and winter, look no further than Brisbane City. more
If you spend your lunch hours ogling dreamy pictures on Instagram and your work commutes gushing over Pinterest pages, Unleash Creative is on a mission to encourage you to stop looking and start crafting this weekend. more
If the sight of a giant old ship light gets your heart racing or you think vintage wooden shoe lasts would look perfect in your living room, consider the new Big Vintage warehouse in Salisbury your perfect playground. more
Fashion may be one of the last things that springs to mind when thinking of Africa. Rather, it is the stereotype of poverty that seems to appear more readily. But it is in Africa where Brisbane-based designer Virginia Bailey decided she could combine her appreciation of African prints and her plight to support local African women lift themselves out of poverty. more
Bridging the gap between online and in-store shopping, Showroom aims to bring together a broad range of merchandise from popular web-based designers. The new boutique offers locals the chance to purchase typically online-only products in the real world, where you can see it, feel it and learn about the person who made it. more
Getting a community project or social enterprise off the ground can be hard work, especially if you can't find the funding to make it happen. But if you look in the right place, there are plenty of kind folk who want to make a difference in their community and invest a few dollars into making ideas happen. more
We'll take any excuse to get to Byron Bay, but the Splash series of workshops held in the seaside town is adding an extra lure this weekend. more
US-based collective Fallen Fruit is calling on Queenslanders to help tell the story of the humble pineapple. more
Staying rugged up in your favourite pyjamas while crisp, freshly laundered sheets envelope you in warmth is a small and simple joy during the cooler months. This simple pleasure is made all the more luxurious with a pair of pyjamas from new Brisbane sleepwear label The Goodnight Society. more
Helping others to discover the magic that happens when you work with your hands and your heart is The School, a hub for creating and learning. Hosting regular masterclasses and workshops for adults and kids to learn and play at its Sydney studio, The School is making its way to Brisbane, bringing together some talented artists to help ignite our inner creative spirit. more
Those clever cats at WWF have built an online resource to help us do the maths and calculate the impact our actions are having on this big old ball we live upon. more
Moving from its old locale in Chermside to Fortitude Valley’s Wickham Street, Your One Stop Pin-Up Shop is a rockabilly-inspired boutique. more
