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Modular furniture that moves with you: Studio Lorier
State of Green ~ Have you ever moved house and your treasured piece of furniture didn’t quite fit in your new home? Secondhand sites such as eBay and Gumtree are testament of the high volume of...
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Keep an eye on emerging student designer: Rose Tree
State of Green ~ Meeting new designers as they emerge from their degrees always gives me a buzz. Their ideas are fresh, innovative and they have an infectious enthusiasm about what lies ahead. One such...
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New ethical fashion and manufacturing hub to open in Melbourne
State of Green ~ Dale and Sharmaine Cornell are two Melbourne based ethical fashion designers who are making efforts to turn the local fashion industry on its head. Not only are they producing their...
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Grace Wood sustainably designed homewares wins Etsy Design Award
State of Green ~ It was a serendipidous moment that led Australian artist Grace Wood to pursue felt design. It was whilst waiting in a dental surgery flickig through the pages of a Vogue Living...
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Creative business cards that stand out in the crowd
State of Green ~ I love a good business card. They can say a lot about the owner and are an excellent tool for networking. In todays technological age, this basic but essential method of communication...
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Interview: Emerging local florist Anna Loughnan
State of Green ~ What is it about flowers that has us all gushing and smiling? It’s nature’s design at its very best showcasing different shapes, sizes, textures and intricacy in detail that can be...
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Best heating for your hip pocket and your health
State of Green ~ Hydronic Heating is a method of heating utilising heated water to distribute warmth throughout a building. It offers superior comfort, operational efficiency and silent operation and...
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Interview: Liz Payne’s art takes on a different dimension
State of Green ~ “Subtle”, is not a word that comes to mind when describing Sydney based artist Liz Payne’s artwork. She does not shy away from colour. In fact the majority of her work is eye popping...
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Are you a real estate design tragic?
State of Green ~ I am a real estate classic tragic. Some people fawn over shoes and others over fashion, but well designed homes that span the decades and tantalise the senses with their ingenuity is...
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Celebrate with a local hand crafted Xmas
State of Green ~ Are you looking to add some natural hand crafted sustainable style to your Xmas this year? Be-gone tinsel, plastic trees and baubly ornaments. Our local Australian makers are coming...
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Best of 2015: Gary Pennington of Tane Design
State of Green ~ One of the best things about writing at State of Green, is discovering and talking to creatives both in Australia and around the globe. Their passion and love for their art is...
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Best of 2015: Cristina Pell shares her eco interior design story
State of Green ~ During 2015 we discovered many creatives who had the courage and vision to make big career changes to pursue their passions. Taking such a leap of faith isn’t easy, but is something...
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Best of Australian Lighting Design
State of Green ~ Do you know who the leading luminaries are in Australian lighting industry? We are very privileged to have some very bright sparks in Australia’s design industry. Their innovative...
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Rhonda Ferling ~ Woven arts and craft artist
State of Green ~ I am inspired by today's interview subject Rhonda Ferling who decided in her mid fifties to undertake a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to further refine her knowledge and skills in the...
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Early learnings run deep for embroidery artist Jill Ffrench
State of Green ~ On any given morning you can find embroidery artist Jill Ffrench in her studio in the Dandenong Ranges just one hour drive from Melbourne. Outside the window she is surrounded by some...
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Nicole Lehner of Golden Biscotti talks conscious product design
Nicole Lehner is not one to follow product design trends. Looking through her range, it is in fact refreshing to see uncomplicated and pared down design. Her literal interpretations on some of her...
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Modern cubby houses raise funds for homeless youths
Get ready to have your socks knocked off and inner child released when you set eyes upon the modern cubby houses up for auction later this week at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show......
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2016 award winners
If you missed the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2016, this coming week I am sharing some of the award winning designs that wowed and inspired. There was everything from luxe...
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Emerging fashion design students showcase nature inspired couture
Last week the Royal Exhibition building was alive with vibrant floral design at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2016. Every year, RMIT fashion design students are invited to take...
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Making your home more energy efficient with solar
Would you love to power your home with solar energy but feel a little in the dark about where the technology is at? It is something I have looked at over the years whilst... [[ This is a content...
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