Interview: Jessica Van Den of Epheriell

September 1, 2010  |  by admin  |  accessories, design, gifts  |  3 comments

                                                        Jessica Van Den doesn't just dream about what she could do or be - instead she puts it into action. Jessica boasts a list of skills as long as your arm plus a bit more. First trained as a research scientist, Jessica then went on to become a primary school...

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Organic cotton muslin swaddles

August 22, 2010  |  by admin  |  baby + child, brands, gifts, kids  |  No Comments

             As snug as a bug ....  Following the end of some great trade shows in Melbourne, State of Green is now excited to be on the receiving end of some lovely new products arriving in store. Amongst the first arrivals are organic cotton muslin swaddle cloths by Aden + Anais....

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To Market To Market ……

July 12, 2010  |  by admin  |  What's On, design, gifts  |  No Comments

It was a design market paradise at Federation Square yesterday. The Melbourne Design Market was in the carpark, and only a few metres away the MARKit@FedSquare was on in the Atrium outside the Ian Potter Gallery (excuse me whilst I hyperventilate).  Each of the markets showcased a vast range of designers...

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Miller Goodman: heirloom toys

May 4, 2010  |  by admin  |  baby + child, brands, design, gifts, kids, new arrivals  |  No Comments

                                                       Mmmmm......Artwork or plaything?                           UK designers Zoe Miller and Dave Goodman delighted children and adults when they released the retro inspired Shapemaker blocks – a modern twist on the paper covered blocks that flip over to make various pictures. Their latest release, Miller Goodman Playshapes, raises the bar yet again. Consisting 74...

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7 Statements – Anton’s Lane

March 8, 2010  |  by jenny  |  Uncategorized, baby + child, bedroom, brands, gifts  |  1 Comment

Queenslander Ramona Raggl doesn’t do things by halves. Not only is she a practising Doctor of Psychology (Paediatric Neuropsychology) and a mother of a two year old, but she has also found the time to launch an organic baby bedding range with matching wall art prints – And we are...

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New Arrival: Calafant

January 12, 2010  |  by admin  |  baby + child, gifts, new arrivals  |  No Comments

In January we have some great new products arriving at State of Green.  The first to arrive are the Calafant recycled cardboard model toys. These models will occupy your kids for ages as it provides three activities in one.  Construct (no glue!), Decorate, Play!  The models come in three sizes: small (includes 6 textas), medium  (includes 12 textas) and...

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Gifts that give a little more!

December 18, 2009  |  by admin  |  gifts  |  No Comments

This Christmas, why not give gifts that make a real difference to the lives of those who receive it. Oxfam Unwrapped makes it easy to give a Christmas gift that appeals to both young and old. This year you can purchase cattle manure to help farmers in Sri Lanka, a duck...

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Great Xmas gift ideas…

December 16, 2009  |  by admin  |  gifts  |  No Comments

Can you believe Christmas is just over a week away? As you launch into a buying frenzy, take a moment to think about how the gift has been made and if your friends or family has use for it. If you’ve only just started looking for presents, here are some...

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