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Welcome to The Small Collective Small Collective, our magazine or collective hub is a place where we want to share and educate our readers on how to live a happier and simpler life and find value in what we have. We want to support small and local (here in Australia) providing a community of like-minded individuals who are paving the way to a more sustainable future. The Small collective magazine is aimed at women and men who are curious, mindful and looking for a new read that has all things art, travel, craft, design, culture, nature, music, fashion, photography, tips and tricks and eco-friendly practices to a more sustainable way of life. So come along on this journey and get to know all the wonderful individuals, brands, and organisations that you may have never discovered without this lovely collective! The Small Collective is an independent digital and print publication, based in Australia. Our beautiful magazines are created with 100% recycled paper and are printed with vegetable based inks and green electricity. It’s as eco-friendly as it gets. Here at the Small Collective, we have chosen not to number the pages, as we want you to take the time and explore the joys of each of the beautiful features - here enabling you to be surprised by each page and look forward to the next. We understand that you may wish to return to a section to continue reading or to get your craft on. So if you flick to the last page you will find a bookmark to cut out and use. Enjoy! With Love, Liv & The Small Collective

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Daisy in Dots

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SUMMARY DAISY IN DOTS HILLVIEW HOMESTEAD BIPOC AND CALD LABELS FAT PEOPLE WANT TO SAVE THE PLANET TOO AUSTRALIAN MADE DESIGNERS BALANCE YOUR HORMONES GROUNDED MINDS REVOLUTIONARY APP OUR BOUNDARIES BENEFITS OF ZERO-WASTE FOR THE LOVE OF COFFEE SUSTAINABLE LIVING THE STATUS OF MY LEAVEs LIQUID GOLD SIMPLE SELF-CARE LET’S GO VEGAN VEGAN RECIPE ECO DIRECTORY + SO MUCH MORE

DA S I Y I N D O T S Daisy in Dots is a beautiful Aboriginal artist, wife and mother of two located on the Gold Coast. As a proud descendant of the Muruwari people Daisy loves to share her Aboriginal culture and heritage with the world through her paintings. “I find painting to be meditative and deeply spiritual, it is a way for me to express myself creatively and feel connected. The art of storytelling has been embedded in me for as long as I can remember and I’m so grateful people want to follow my journey and invest in me and my culture”. As we have adored Daisy’s artwork and storytelling for some time we were honoured to have her as the cover artist and to share her story.

Tell us how your passion for painting began and how it turned into a full-time job?

“I’m so grateful people want to follow my journey and invest in me and my culture”.

I began painting in my thirties as a form of therapy. In amongst my busy life as a working mother of two, I felt the need to give some time to myself. The very first moment I put paint to canvas, I felt an overwhelming connection to my thoughts, feelings and spirit. The stories came to me and the dots flowed organically. I began to paint intuitively, the same way my ancestors did. It was a way for me to feel connected to the Motherland - the trees, the water, the sand, the sun, the earth and the animals. It was a way for me to convey the beauty I see in all things. A way for me to express my gratitude and to acknowledge the Country I am walking, living and breathing. In the beginning, I was fortunate enough to have the amazing support of Kira & Kira, an interior design/styling and furniture store located on the Gold Coast. My art got a lot of great exposure in the store and online and gradually over time my Instagram following grew and the demand for my art increased

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to the point where I was booked out a year in advance and had to quit my day job! It was so surreal how quickly things took off! It was almost as if the second I decided to listen to my calling, the universe took no time at all in responding to me very loud and clear!! What inspires your artwork? My mob have links to both NW NSW and the Central Desert with a rich history of dot painting, emu egg carving, boomerang, woganurra (battle axe), lil lil (throwing stick) and nulla nulla (fighting club) carving. I paint using the traditional art form of my people (dot painting) and use a combination of Aboriginal language symbols along with my own interpretations to tell stories. I do not, nor will I ever paint the Dreaming stories I am not a custodian of. My art style is intuitive and contemporary, I often paint with a softer, more feminine colour palette. I’m inspired by the colours of the land and the way the Earth’s elements make me feel. The ocean and the sun have become some of my signature designs and my most popular artworks. How did you adopt/learn the traditional technique, according to your tribe and culture? I am completely self-taught and paint intuitively which means the stories come to me and I paint freehand. My artworks are very genuine, heartfelt and vulnerable. This is not something that was ever shown to me physically but rather runs through my veins and comes from within. What do you wish to express through your paintings, for future generations and your legacy? I wish to keep the traditions of my people alive and share the rich beauty and history of my culture through my paintings. I strive to educate people about the ancient art of storytelling that has existed in this country for over 65,000 years. I also think it’s important to support other Indigenous creatives and businesses wherever possible to strengthen the Indigenous community. How do you view the future of Aboriginal art? I believe that with the valuable support of Australians it’s an art form that can stand the test of time and gain the recognition that it deserves from all over the world.

Tell us of the story behind the artwork, “Connected to Country.” This piece represents Country - a rich abundance of golden soil, bush tucker, water, trees, animals and sunshine. It represents the deep connection shared with the land and symbolises community, respect and protection. Where there is love there is life and where there is life there is wealth. Are there sustainable methods you use when creating your art and how as an artist are you implementing them in the most sustainable manner possible? All my artworks are framed using sustainably sourced Tasmanian oak timber. I also produce my printed artworks on a madeto-order basis which means no unnecessary excess stock. All my packaging is made from recycled materials and is able to be recycled. I also use Australian made and owned supplies wherever possible. Do you feel every time you sell a piece of art you lose a piece of yourself? YES! My meticulously detailed artworks can take up to 40+ hours to create which means I become very attached to them after spending so much time working on them! Every single dot is placed with love and intention. Each artwork holds a story very sacred to me and a lot of emotion and special consideration goes into every piece. I find it very hard to part with them but nothing is more satisfying than seeing the joy they bring to people. www.daisyindots.com.au | @daisy_in_dots

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Humans and Digital Technology: Our Boundaries and Interaction Digital technology is all about the introduction of smart devices, and advanced tools or systems. They are made for the convenience of humans so that they can perform complex tasks with great ease and in less time. However, with time, there use is invading our personal lives. Human-to-human interaction is blurring and machines are taking more of our time. We, as a human race, are heading towards the extreme social distance. This situation is becoming worse with time, as the patterns of interaction are flipping. We will discuss here how these patterns are changing and what are their various impacts on us.

from around the globe in a matter of just a few minutes. Imagine, it is not years, months, or weeks, but just a few minutes. Thus, living in such a world is becoming easier, efficient, and faster. It is especially important for people for whom time is money. The advent of technology and its interaction options are life-saving for these people. End of Intimacy We all know that it is now preferable for people to text than to meet in person. More than this, they hear each other’s voice on phone calls and get the satisfaction of social interaction. This is why it is becoming uncommon that people sit down or walk around with each other because they have bowed down to digital devices.

Changing Patterns of Human Interaction Humans interact with each other and technology, either for better or for worse. The relationship with societies and cultures is changing at an extremely fast rate due to technological advancements. According to recent researches and surveys, communication has become faster and intimacy is ending between humans. Let us explain two major changes that are blurring our boundaries with each other, and changing our interaction with the world around us. Fast and Easy Communication Communication between humans is faster and easier than ever before. With the introduction of aeroplanes, bullet trains, cars, computers, and other smart devices, complex interactions have become simple. They are also more efficient than ever before because instant interactions are possible with these options. Unlike the times of the past, you can interact with people

More than human-to-human intimacy, human-tomachine interaction is becoming the norm of today’s world. It is increasing the gap between humans and reducing intimacy. This is the age where robots and artificial intelligence is replacing humans, the distance between humans is only set to decrease with time.

We come to know that how our boundaries are blurring in the digital age and how it is having a significant impact on how we interact in the modern world. It is changed since the advent of technological advancements in the past two decades. It is amazing and shocking at the same time because both the advantages and drawbacks are serious enough to consider. Only if we’re able to keep balance with technological interaction and human interaction, we can live our lives peacefully in this new world.

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Our new Eco Directory gives brands and businesses a welcome place to showcase products and services, that are environmentally conscious and ethical. Companies reach an enthusiastic audience hungry for mindful products that can empower a simpler, more eco-friendly life. Feature your business, art, music or event in the Small Collective Eco Directory. Join for Free today. Learn more and get started via @smallcollectivedirectoy

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The perfect gift for all occasions Looking for that perfect gift for an upcoming special occasion? These two brands are the perfect gift to impress. Create unforgettable memories with a meaningful gift for their important day. Though keep in mind you don’t need a special occasion to send your love with a gift.

The Intrinsic Aroma Co. The Intrinsic Aroma Co. was founded by Karina over a year ago. It began as a personal passion for non-toxic products and a way to eliminate plastic packaging for her own personal use. It is as a result of this personal ethos that she has ensured the products are made with plant-based ingredients without harmful chemicals. It is well known that these chemicals are absorbed into our bodies and washed into our waterways affecting the environment and living creatures. The packaging is designed with the health of people and the planet in mind. Glass jars are used to protect the products from BPA and other contaminants. The outer packaging is all recyclable or compostable enabling it to break down and add to the earth naturally. theintrinsicaromaco.com.au | @theintrinsicaromaco

Hello Petal Home of the plantable card Sustainably handcrafted on 100% recycled paper, Hello Petal cards are embedded with Swan River daisy seeds and are intended to be planted once read. These thoughtful cards are changing the way you give, with your words of love literally blooming into wildflowers. Hello Petal pledge to donate 1% of every sale to Greening Australia and are a proud plasticfree business. Say goodbye to the days of hoarding cards in your cupboard and hello to beautiful blooms with the perfect eco-friendly present. Read. Plant. Bloom. www.hellopetalcards.com.au | @hellopetalcards

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Thank you For supporting the Small Collective au and all the beautiful Creatives, Brands and Organisations throughout this issue. We hope your mind was open to new and amazing things featured in this issue. If you are a mindful Brand, Individual or Organisation doing amazing things we would love to hear what is next install for you, via our submission tab on our website. If you loved this issue, stay tuned for our next issue coming in June 2021. Don’t forget to tag @small_collective, we love getting to know our readers! www.thesmallcollective.com.au

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1 MAGAZINE = 1/2 A DAY OF EDUCATION An important part of creating this magazine was knowing that it wasn’t adding more rubbish to this world, so we wanted to ensure that the printer we chose shared the same values. With this in mind, we found a printer that enables our magazine to be printed on eco paper with eco ink. Another important attribute was having the opportunity to support a nonprofit. Here through our beautiful printer who is partnered with CARE Australia, we were able to make this happen. Through each print, a percentage of funds are donated to support a project run by CARE Australia, in Cambodia. These Projects support girls from ethnic minorities through primary school. They also have projects in Nepal and Tanzania with two separate grassroots organisations. One funds skills training for women and the other provides education scholarships for girls in primary and high school. Previously they have also funded projects in Sierra Leone and Uganda, focusing on small business training and scholarships for girls in primary and high school. Each print run measures our impact on ‘Education days’, so for every purchase, our printers let us know exactly how many days are helping to fund each project. Our Printers work closely with their charity partners to work out exactly (as close as possible) what an education day costs for each specific project, factoring in everything that is needed: school fees, uniforms, books, sanitary products, transport, etc. They do this because its more powerful than using a percentage of profits, as the impact is very tangible for customers and clients. So every time you and a friend buy a magazine, you fund one day of education.