In 2007 UK journalist Kate Fletcher coined the term ‘slow fashion’ in her Ecologist magazine article of the same name. Some 15 years later, the idea
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Belle General – Bougie 7-11 on Fort
Downtown Victoria has a beautiful new general store on Fort Street, aptly named Belle General. The shop features plenty of local products, colourful homewares, gifts &
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An Interview with Britt and Kare, Creators of the Community Cookbook
Good food has the undeniable power to bring us together. But what happens when a pandemic hits, and you can’t actually share a meal in person?
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Garden Market / Vic West
Doing your weekly shop doesn’t have to be boring when you visit The Garden Market in Vic West. This shop has a very special feel. Amongst
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Saija – Giving Back With Coffee
Victoria is a coffee town. We are spoiled for choice here, but all too often the coffee we love produces a lot of waste, especially when
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Golden Harvest Market & Festival
A wonderful new market is coming up this weekend at Mitchell Farms. Its one last celebration of summer and a market with a ‘nu’ twist. Its
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Driftwood Pinch Pots – Maker Profile
Meet Tanya Lee, the inventive maker behind Driftwood Pinch Pots, a ceramics studio focused on simplicity, sustainability & zero waste. Driftwood Pinch Pots began a few
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Lore General Store
One of this little city’s favourite spots is the wonderful Lore General Store on Government Street, right in the heart of downtown.
Interview with Alexis of Jovee Leather Goods
This week’s interview is with Alexis Kastner, designer & leather smith extraordinaire. You certainly have seen her bags around town, hanging off the shoulders of the
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Knotty by Nature – All the Colours
Knotty by Nature used to be tucked away in Fairfield, but now its got a colourful new location in the Fernwood village where you can find
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