Sunday, September 29, 2013

imitate.





And so it begins.... 

There are some timber cheeseboards floating around in the universe that are imitations of my work. Whilst the majority of people receive a pay packet each week,I do not. I've chosen the path of the unknown,of the consistently inconsistent because I love what I do and am fortunate enough that there are people out there who love my creations enough to pay me their hard earned money for something that is made with heart and soul. My work is a culmination of my life.my travels.my experiences.my adventures.the blood that pulses through my veins.the culture that I have been born from.the life that only I have lived,that's what inspires & keeps the fire burning. 

I spend hours slogging away.late nights.lack of sleep.blistered hands.sweat.sacrifices & tears to produce everything you see on my page,but I get so much satisfaction and pride to be able to share my work with everybody.But to have it corrupted by somebody who has taken a shortcut and claims it as their original work is not only highly frustrating,but very disappointing and makes me 
question sometimes if its even worthwhile sharing.


P.S The boards pictured are mine.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

the wide open night on the sea

Hello lovelies!

It has sadly been a while between posts,but happily I've returned once again to my trusty Mac to tinker away some half decent words.

The past few months have been crammed with moving house.moving studio.my partner being horribly ill and spending time in hospital.taking on fresh gorgeous stockists.making new timber pieces.drawing.screenprinting.sewing.designing.scouring for timber and just generally being so busy that sleep and days off have been few and far between.But that's how I like it.

I'm crazily excited to announce that Millie is now stocked in TWO stores in Brooklyn,NEW YORK!! 

The first is the flagship SCOSHA store,an eclectic mix of handcrafted goods from various artisans including Scosha herself.The store is located at #64 Grand Street,Brooklyn. NEW YORK.




























The second stockist is THE PRIMARY ESSENTIALS,a specialty home and lifestyle shop which will be opening in November at #372 Atlantic Avenue,Brooklyn.NEW YORK.

And just a quick stroll (ahem) to the West Coast in Laguna California,Millie also has another new stockist called THE SHOP.A gorgeous beach inspired lifestyle store that is located at #1020 South Coast Highway,Laguna Beach.California.





































Tomorrow I will continue to list our new stockists,but for now I must get some much needed sleep.

I cannot thank everybody enough for your support throughout this year so far,you have all been so beautiful and I'm so glad my little love filled creative goods have gone to such gorgeously loving people.

xxmillie

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Refresh.

Hello beauties! 
I've decided to go into hibernation for the next 6 weeks to catch up with stockist orders + refresh my mind a bit + gather new ideas.So this means I won't be making any new cheeseboards or any other artness til I return.There are some pieces available to purchase at the online shop,but I won't be adding anymore at this stage. 
Thankyou to everybody who has purchased + supported #Millie over the last few months,I genuinely appreciate your love. 
Even though I'm taking sometime 'off',I'll still be taking orders for custom cheeseboards. So if you need a bit of cheeseboard goodness in your life [or to gift to others] you can contact me at {milliefairhall@gmail.com} to place your orders. 


Muchos Love + Light.xx millie 


www.millie.bigcartel.com




Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Village Markets | This Sunday!

We're excited to be setting up the #millie shanty stall once again at The Village Markets,Burleigh Heads this Sunday.
Come along for a hit of creative goodness + plenty of gift ideas for Mother's Day.

The Village Markets has featured the TALLOW'S HEART wall flag in their top picks for Mother's Day! YAY!


Thursday, November 22, 2012

fresh.

A couple of our new pieces for the home.

The 'Shipping Seas' cushion handmade from beautiful linen/cotton fabric.

And delicious organic cotton pillowcases 'Spirit Wild' and 'Nature Wild',all handprinted and beautifully soft.










Home & Away.

This isn't a post about that little show on at 7pm! We've been away up north for the past couple of weeks + now I'm terribly ill & winning at being healthy,so again I'm out of action on the creating front which is terribly frustrating especially with Christmas coming up!

The good news though! ...is that Millie will be back at The Village Markets on Sunday 2nd of December with lots of new creative goodness. Prior to our adventure to Far North Queensland + getting sick,I've been crazily busy making new + fresh junk! Thankyou to those who have purchased + supported me along the way,your support is invaluable.

So,our next marketing adventure is in a little over a week & we hope to see you there,otherwise check out the online store,follow us on Instagram or pop over to the Facebook page!

Muchos love + light!
And support local artists + crafters + makers this Christmas!
xx millie

Thursday, October 11, 2012

August 25th | The Secret Hobo Jungle Exhibition




The Secret Hobo Jungle an exhibition of Paintings.Illustrations.Photography & all things handcrafted.

Last Saturday I had my solo exhibition,the first in a very long time & after a few weeks of late nights,freaking the fuck out & numerous trips to the art shop,the exhibition was a really awesome night for both myself and everybody who came along for the arty festivities.Lots of people rocked up & I was quite surprised by the love given by all! Jungle punch was guzzled,sushi + chicken curry + wild rice + mini persian love cakes devoured & general fun to be had.

A culmination of new + old,but all tied together with the love of nature,the grittiness of life & the raw beauty of our surroundings,most pieces were sold on the night & I couldn't be happier.

Thankyou hugely to everybody who wandered over to Little Boat to support my art junk,to Little Boat for giving me a space to show my art,to Sara for cooking a yummy lemongrass & lime curry & to my gorgeous boyfriend for his massive help & support & hugs.

Thankyou.Love + Light xx






















Wednesday, October 10, 2012

mini shoot | Millie x Grace

Last Friday we did a fairly spontaneous mini shoot of a couple of new Millie clothing pieces.

Mega thankyous to Miss Grace for mowdelllllllllling.Dom + Aaron + little lady,Iluka for letting us run amok in your home.Tululah for being adorable.Bren for being a professional driver.

ENJOY! love + light 
xx millie