tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20724906364176210642024-03-05T17:18:57.722-06:00Mean MilliesA Vintage Modern Lifestyle.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-66127602857729447472011-01-10T20:38:00.003-06:002011-01-10T20:44:18.354-06:00Whoa Hair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSEv9dXtyrvQ8Pjl6D1PCor9nsBFDhEZo91EkRJRCHuqBGWtvV4Q6s-FUiA4k3Nvg79Bmu9m5rbRD2SV7g3fkPEIv-TE922Ndf4wiyfhd5VuIoTri_rK5gB0kJMuw3lNe9H0QgDpAeirn/s1600/Hair_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSEv9dXtyrvQ8Pjl6D1PCor9nsBFDhEZo91EkRJRCHuqBGWtvV4Q6s-FUiA4k3Nvg79Bmu9m5rbRD2SV7g3fkPEIv-TE922Ndf4wiyfhd5VuIoTri_rK5gB0kJMuw3lNe9H0QgDpAeirn/s400/Hair_Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560753628340341394" /></a><br /><br />I've had quite a few looks over the past 2 years.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-48942353421708239112011-01-10T20:31:00.004-06:002011-01-10T20:46:50.671-06:00My camera is broken.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlOtFCitx5tIb7A-Ilwge1doSZGHx1p1m1jT1EpBvHxWzZ29bqiERz23cqRKhOekBQB7b4szale2vsQ2BhtTeZY2VoR0VHzxk1tWfTBZj32U5igeyX5gN1glRddwnYkKTfQ7zaedrmpnl/s1600/Snack_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlOtFCitx5tIb7A-Ilwge1doSZGHx1p1m1jT1EpBvHxWzZ29bqiERz23cqRKhOekBQB7b4szale2vsQ2BhtTeZY2VoR0VHzxk1tWfTBZj32U5igeyX5gN1glRddwnYkKTfQ7zaedrmpnl/s400/Snack_Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560750790180886898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyIg0RLvc0WXGUa5O25aQJ97CkwC8by81IULBcj_4rzZAoI44lI2VgUjBL16ZlEIcPnLb-fu4nYPMc6orSgBv4arCSZALvIYqfq5vUPK0C_OuKFMZQeAqrMb2pYsIQz2Mj5qZptxNlhxe/s1600/TableTexture_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyIg0RLvc0WXGUa5O25aQJ97CkwC8by81IULBcj_4rzZAoI44lI2VgUjBL16ZlEIcPnLb-fu4nYPMc6orSgBv4arCSZALvIYqfq5vUPK0C_OuKFMZQeAqrMb2pYsIQz2Mj5qZptxNlhxe/s400/TableTexture_Web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560750783437497954" /></a><br />I'm very sad about it. This was my Sunday. Here are 2 pictures from my phone.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-63491394007281234832010-07-31T16:03:00.004-05:002010-07-31T16:17:45.742-05:00Fantastic Find<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OsUuMWwvA7z_ukoqhvxqGzpJN9NogYFDLfZrMclT5WYK7KGcDnqQ9nlfkf_90sCU2aWT5go-NADzCkoO7auK7asNnogB9Up3pWi6wr-7fDJy0Xb_GAZy2v8IcbStyItj5ZPi4bwRY1yN/s1600/3ma3p83l45O65T35Z1a7v01760d8400481169.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OsUuMWwvA7z_ukoqhvxqGzpJN9NogYFDLfZrMclT5WYK7KGcDnqQ9nlfkf_90sCU2aWT5go-NADzCkoO7auK7asNnogB9Up3pWi6wr-7fDJy0Xb_GAZy2v8IcbStyItj5ZPi4bwRY1yN/s400/3ma3p83l45O65T35Z1a7v01760d8400481169.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500180207359414322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj293WQoNciYu2Xs3UE_412LAiuahw7vBYtE6bRRjBQgjk7EBVfjMRxDu6a-oF362snMRuy-vQERK6r50x69ZGdh_DGDPWGqkO0IHPkQCy1xmWC_5WR71TOfp0n2yE60b52gWDhR5Qdj0SS/s1600/963192_095_m1.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj293WQoNciYu2Xs3UE_412LAiuahw7vBYtE6bRRjBQgjk7EBVfjMRxDu6a-oF362snMRuy-vQERK6r50x69ZGdh_DGDPWGqkO0IHPkQCy1xmWC_5WR71TOfp0n2yE60b52gWDhR5Qdj0SS/s400/963192_095_m1.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500180200411693010" /></a><br /><br /><br />In the name of all things right with the world, someone please buy these chairs. I'm not the seller, but happened upon them via <a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/fuo/1873545636.html">Craigslist</a>. They just need a little upholstery love, like the chair from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-UPHOLSTERY-CHAIRS&id=963192&catId=HOME-UPHOLSTERY&pushId=HOME-UPHOLSTERY&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=55&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=095&colorName=MULTI&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">Anthropologie</a> that's shown below. If I could in any way justify the need for these three chairs, I would. Trust me, I tried.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you're interested, here's the original <a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/fuo/1873545636.html">link</a>.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-44851506041768279992010-07-27T08:43:00.003-05:002010-07-27T08:50:10.578-05:00Drool Worthy: Mesh Purses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzafsj1Udu158FIV8cy49hdduYNcd9EbX5luINGWZSn1Z_nJqVxm0ChJodBDyXxlIuDwOYcCaKYmIhnqKeU2EDXFs6qbLA19_5RnIsV8HE5_s4ksWWwcWkrJiduBC-z2ri7o4qf1PwM5Ps/s1600/FringeBag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzafsj1Udu158FIV8cy49hdduYNcd9EbX5luINGWZSn1Z_nJqVxm0ChJodBDyXxlIuDwOYcCaKYmIhnqKeU2EDXFs6qbLA19_5RnIsV8HE5_s4ksWWwcWkrJiduBC-z2ri7o4qf1PwM5Ps/s400/FringeBag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498582922741386914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdJlWdlE7lE0_yjSEYROhGYDMTN_-OQmfBgpfcUyXs_xWN1vIWG5Xm7O8pXZZARHjnFY9H82g83j3oLWvtrz3PWATnqlAG8GjkqQnjrgnjQMlZMcFyD-vILIuDBq8iHYaHP_nNfa8YOHJ/s1600/BrassMeshBag2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBdJlWdlE7lE0_yjSEYROhGYDMTN_-OQmfBgpfcUyXs_xWN1vIWG5Xm7O8pXZZARHjnFY9H82g83j3oLWvtrz3PWATnqlAG8GjkqQnjrgnjQMlZMcFyD-vILIuDBq8iHYaHP_nNfa8YOHJ/s400/BrassMeshBag2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498582919972077170" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />What I wouldn’t give to own one of these beauties. I ran across three different mesh purses at <a href="http://wolffs.com/site/node/16">Wolff’s Flea Market</a> this past Sunday. I hope it’s an indication of a forthcoming trend. Each purse ranged from $40-$135, which was more than I wanted to spend at a flea market, but overall in terms of mesh purses, those prices are a steal! My heart belongs to the purse with the fringe bottom. More images and detailed shots of these great accessories on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/sets/72157624593784442/">Flickr</a>.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-51060874915778699052010-07-27T08:36:00.003-05:002010-07-27T08:42:52.677-05:00A Mini Showcase: Men's Decor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKm1hCmjbm3bdTvA1tA-Se31H8iAJhz59POBTeYW0MgscMXpqmc53-NGb_K0gWgs3TjucuyqRkTm1sXR3NARLa3EIelkAN4mvEBm_maDexN0qRY3kN_bnznv-MLoUwxlCisLgTT75zqGA/s1600/Overall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKm1hCmjbm3bdTvA1tA-Se31H8iAJhz59POBTeYW0MgscMXpqmc53-NGb_K0gWgs3TjucuyqRkTm1sXR3NARLa3EIelkAN4mvEBm_maDexN0qRY3kN_bnznv-MLoUwxlCisLgTT75zqGA/s400/Overall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498580896229106898" /></a><br /><br /><br />I couldn’t help but notice all the great items for men at my recent trip to the flea market. As I wandered up and down the aisles I was struck with fantasies of distraught bachelors’ begging me to help them decorate their spaces. Since I know of no such men I took pictures instead. Here’s a little roundup of some pieces I thought would work well for a more masculine look. A few different shots can be found on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/sets/72157624593784442/">Flickr</a>.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-22766407299452734952010-07-27T08:23:00.004-05:002010-07-27T08:35:01.174-05:00Nothing But Love For Wolff's Flea Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1WwYtGLkYcP2QdfkorGX4zdczq98m0_t7mk4QOY_IAIoPxQKeDlbGSBxm4Srd6aAYZdI_-1O0R-jRzl_OjYgBz6fArNB-bWKKy9LXAUhiVme9gSrie3PFXfj3V7_lhLj08WjgCEqHarh/s1600/VintageEarrings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1WwYtGLkYcP2QdfkorGX4zdczq98m0_t7mk4QOY_IAIoPxQKeDlbGSBxm4Srd6aAYZdI_-1O0R-jRzl_OjYgBz6fArNB-bWKKy9LXAUhiVme9gSrie3PFXfj3V7_lhLj08WjgCEqHarh/s400/VintageEarrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498577958460864610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibtjyLzlTzaexFkA2Jts5b-eMLhpVFrDKVY0e0pmXdA1mKzmk8BwktRlv3-ROlO-zCylUXmXLV6hbTfhmOWvK6McryaTRlHtV0c-c1iq40n4vxNL4lacAQWFxsV5skv2e7c53PZwLsBIf/s1600/Vintage+Goggles.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibtjyLzlTzaexFkA2Jts5b-eMLhpVFrDKVY0e0pmXdA1mKzmk8BwktRlv3-ROlO-zCylUXmXLV6hbTfhmOWvK6McryaTRlHtV0c-c1iq40n4vxNL4lacAQWFxsV5skv2e7c53PZwLsBIf/s400/Vintage+Goggles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498577707824504610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ap69ZdgWuMd7TFc6xQKOOM7sDGlYhERTcmeNJMN383NPBNnGBgbBHgKN2btNVsUw0Qs9AYyGr0R3JdwMb97tVNSMFct9w_w_XAt-XykOMO1_h4hqX0TwdIeQp8R3OQaZQt5vbMeZXqN0/s1600/RecordPlayer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ap69ZdgWuMd7TFc6xQKOOM7sDGlYhERTcmeNJMN383NPBNnGBgbBHgKN2btNVsUw0Qs9AYyGr0R3JdwMb97tVNSMFct9w_w_XAt-XykOMO1_h4hqX0TwdIeQp8R3OQaZQt5vbMeZXqN0/s400/RecordPlayer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498577697838195698" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Summer is in full swing here in Chicago, and each weekend is filled with street festivals, live outdoor music and trips to the beach. This past weekend was no exception. Saturday night was spent inside the MeanMillies studio finishing up a few projects. With the windows open, a warm summer breeze ushered in the sounds from my neighbors as they held an outdoor party featuring a live backyard Jazz Band. <br /><br />On Sunday I had the pleasure to finally check out <a href="http://wolffs.com/site/node/16">Wolff’s Flea Market</a>. If you are in Chicago or the Chicago land area, chances are, you’ve driven past this beast of a market held at All State Arena. The objective was to find pieces capable of being repurposed for jewelry and in general to become overall inspired. With vendors who were open to bargain, and lots of things to look at, the day was a success.<br /><br />Check out the pictures above for 3 of my favorite objects from the day that didn’t make it home with me. A fun pair of earrings, a pair of vintage aviator goggles and a really great working record player (only $10!). For more great Wolff’s Flea Market finds check my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/sets/72157624593784442/">Flickr</a>.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-72128848025894960932010-07-15T17:45:00.002-05:002010-07-15T17:49:48.446-05:00MeanMillies Online Store<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaD4l1JIAKNHPsKsQRna-CzebAxs_6t2vc_6IOJ5C-elZQKKibfDLagRxSfwjqQnbNUGNbrfn2ZL83Cq3_jtPupmQw8zRDSIxB8EE7D-447GMjcMZhrKxp2yGkqw8wc98JzHoVEMNMxpOZ/s1600/Sophia_ModelShot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaD4l1JIAKNHPsKsQRna-CzebAxs_6t2vc_6IOJ5C-elZQKKibfDLagRxSfwjqQnbNUGNbrfn2ZL83Cq3_jtPupmQw8zRDSIxB8EE7D-447GMjcMZhrKxp2yGkqw8wc98JzHoVEMNMxpOZ/s400/Sophia_ModelShot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494268790788496274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1sckNEAzIkbhvAoNhGG2UogL4YjvMwp1Z3gx1DkSBWQ9CDmBwZPknTSEA5MSCHZaBW85s8VlQA7_JHUhW5GLt7swwZVj4JcrEJWC7HCiKzCSJAYph162DGZxekAkDAvJL8hqvX4LZh8Z/s1600/MM_Sign.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1sckNEAzIkbhvAoNhGG2UogL4YjvMwp1Z3gx1DkSBWQ9CDmBwZPknTSEA5MSCHZaBW85s8VlQA7_JHUhW5GLt7swwZVj4JcrEJWC7HCiKzCSJAYph162DGZxekAkDAvJL8hqvX4LZh8Z/s400/MM_Sign.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494268782166965730" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hooray! The online shop is finally open courtesy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeanMillies">Etsy</a>. Please visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeanMillies">online space</a> for lots of handmade, vintage inspired jewelry. Check back for more items in the next few weeks. I have some handmade items for your house and home just waiting to be posted.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-14597491837425933602010-05-04T19:25:00.005-05:002010-05-04T20:28:45.436-05:00Vintage Heaven Pop-Up Shop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZa8GWoMunyYng4y4zE_OxqqCssI6wVbCh0i-vC6xTRWeHJjdqaFLDjh-LE68Rv-8S7XbeJKum4TZ3cC_iTkyfaFrcXA0xGLI3BLCK8Xxw3odGXPyH7fCLHY2hrdyC1Mt97DKHMs4dJvaI/s1600/IMG_4220.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZa8GWoMunyYng4y4zE_OxqqCssI6wVbCh0i-vC6xTRWeHJjdqaFLDjh-LE68Rv-8S7XbeJKum4TZ3cC_iTkyfaFrcXA0xGLI3BLCK8Xxw3odGXPyH7fCLHY2hrdyC1Mt97DKHMs4dJvaI/s400/IMG_4220.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467576125234458050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylpniS9z44-hyj5dFWCWDahrxhawVFbRxHZGswGaQ0zwkgpDbBtc_dsRi-W9rR38QjbtQPLQan18jjTC7XkPdE7ZJ5KAor5mbYHe5Z089zfeadpahrOOdQyqc0Rno7ICUwTrz21RPvzFI/s1600/IMG_4212.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylpniS9z44-hyj5dFWCWDahrxhawVFbRxHZGswGaQ0zwkgpDbBtc_dsRi-W9rR38QjbtQPLQan18jjTC7XkPdE7ZJ5KAor5mbYHe5Z089zfeadpahrOOdQyqc0Rno7ICUwTrz21RPvzFI/s400/IMG_4212.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467576114693138386" /></a><br /><br />A few weeks ago I was asked by Isa of <a href="http://chicagolooks.blogspot.com/">Chicago Looks</a> to be a part of <a href="http://vintageheavenchicago.blogspot.com/">Vintage Heaven</a>, a Vintage Market located at Heaven Gallery here in Chicago. I couldn't turn down the opportunity. Here are a few flicks from the day. You can also find a few other images on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/sets/72157623994348546/">Flickr</a>.<br /><br />Last, and quite possibly most importantly, thank-you to <a href="http://imjimmy.com">James</a>, my dear boss Andrea, and my sister Sarah for pulling long hours with me to get everything ready for show.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-5120260476866313142010-04-04T21:52:00.003-05:002010-04-04T21:56:30.584-05:00Irony Is Overrated<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNM0C2p8FpSZU4dgNr-X_NR68lDRhWFVIFyNkwqXDCJjltX2_1fusHbXlsLW6i_eeSjDolfolYuRbzIDUTmB-lMVCh-zdfc9R6LhMPKjLQMVKBHobI7u9gc_HgF1Ij-dj3f3uzcZGvQqRL/s1600/44_LakeLegs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNM0C2p8FpSZU4dgNr-X_NR68lDRhWFVIFyNkwqXDCJjltX2_1fusHbXlsLW6i_eeSjDolfolYuRbzIDUTmB-lMVCh-zdfc9R6LhMPKjLQMVKBHobI7u9gc_HgF1Ij-dj3f3uzcZGvQqRL/s400/44_LakeLegs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456481293621609730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bjDOiXKW1lQIZiSuIaGe7pVMl8EOIaPzA2zMyacincMCSBKgjLa0qygyCRHSxStoYOHKBQm-2ha6A291r9YTTsNIg81MhI7Oie5YmqgI_-Z7pcXBmMjW-8bAc9TwrCs8eAyQ9H3RV7Wp/s1600/24_NewLivingRoom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bjDOiXKW1lQIZiSuIaGe7pVMl8EOIaPzA2zMyacincMCSBKgjLa0qygyCRHSxStoYOHKBQm-2ha6A291r9YTTsNIg81MhI7Oie5YmqgI_-Z7pcXBmMjW-8bAc9TwrCs8eAyQ9H3RV7Wp/s400/24_NewLivingRoom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456481286794131826" /></a><br /><br />Aside from this blog, I have another blog called <a href="http://ironyisoverrated.blogspot.com/">Irony Is Overrated</a>. It's an image meets commentary blog. You can check it out <a href="http://ironyisoverrated.blogspot.com/">here</a> or see the images on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/">flickr</a>.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-49166998120116509002010-03-22T21:19:00.004-05:002010-03-22T21:42:36.954-05:00New Necklaces<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQxViR_X1EeJHJfunAczdEPIP1EyXr0eJBtS-n7lhWNNaRocFqUCu9rDh0zZ_LVNkudWnLGv9b8UuQ82W8in-HAzuU_g4g7FQEl2BUzeFsaIti4Rk4iCSlirakzWWSbQrlRAQ8u-EPMHY/s1600-h/Amy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQxViR_X1EeJHJfunAczdEPIP1EyXr0eJBtS-n7lhWNNaRocFqUCu9rDh0zZ_LVNkudWnLGv9b8UuQ82W8in-HAzuU_g4g7FQEl2BUzeFsaIti4Rk4iCSlirakzWWSbQrlRAQ8u-EPMHY/s400/Amy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451653102750594626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWKNfxppzbRQfVHDJtogSlaqYVz12jMOArgA5u2wsJVkADZEo912QAn4Ai20nIJD36ptWQL9wOU_l5RJRsdee2OJmZ4Zgit_EX7Np9XGwHo9azR9KPQJMM3MQfO4CyD4bPkj7hGuGolv_/s1600-h/Detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWKNfxppzbRQfVHDJtogSlaqYVz12jMOArgA5u2wsJVkADZEo912QAn4Ai20nIJD36ptWQL9wOU_l5RJRsdee2OJmZ4Zgit_EX7Np9XGwHo9azR9KPQJMM3MQfO4CyD4bPkj7hGuGolv_/s400/Detail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451650626975327714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQINaYSPve5bhDsATj7_1fzZrBYyC-SE5sH0tIadrlaXhf4kHhL4nS4huPVrCWCwjWEv2W8YFx-at6knr8juSi6syCG8k3ykB7i6VVxSQj0Hrda9UfWKBxdOiTbIfwSzYOO5HS2Mc1hdP1/s1600-h/Overall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQINaYSPve5bhDsATj7_1fzZrBYyC-SE5sH0tIadrlaXhf4kHhL4nS4huPVrCWCwjWEv2W8YFx-at6knr8juSi6syCG8k3ykB7i6VVxSQj0Hrda9UfWKBxdOiTbIfwSzYOO5HS2Mc1hdP1/s400/Overall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451650622182148306" /></a><br />I really love vintage things. I'm also a huge fan of ornate necklines, collars, etc. I think the new necklaces I'm making reflect that. I hope you think they're nice. <br /><br />I made this one for my dear friend Amy. A candid of her + necklace.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-45163156559937594572010-03-22T21:07:00.002-05:002010-03-22T21:15:05.163-05:00A hint at something new.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsanLyoINj2fPjN7dUJCwrk2d53FUv7GVvtuy4357gEU8FDOaskx9hLOrdpVM18MCODDUhcvvXBpM_tdu5xn1tlvCY3CldbVpT_hjJ_tXbCP9Jc1wPzv-vpoPGoHSKDav9vC1W5eSmFTxW/s1600-h/Card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsanLyoINj2fPjN7dUJCwrk2d53FUv7GVvtuy4357gEU8FDOaskx9hLOrdpVM18MCODDUhcvvXBpM_tdu5xn1tlvCY3CldbVpT_hjJ_tXbCP9Jc1wPzv-vpoPGoHSKDav9vC1W5eSmFTxW/s400/Card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451646982972456338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZEQdeYKTqrqPJ1gVULFH2GTcK-7w1fTJM009Gq4xWAKt9qcVHMBm_Skz27O_rWHWkbDiI4R_GsejUT60wT_G5TtpzzhnbYIF6Q0-X0PSzFxq_YP8Te4BP-ElzP05kLI3e9_ofqX_MFVt/s1600-h/Stamp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZEQdeYKTqrqPJ1gVULFH2GTcK-7w1fTJM009Gq4xWAKt9qcVHMBm_Skz27O_rWHWkbDiI4R_GsejUT60wT_G5TtpzzhnbYIF6Q0-X0PSzFxq_YP8Te4BP-ElzP05kLI3e9_ofqX_MFVt/s400/Stamp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451646976267385330" /></a><br /><br />A quick peek at an upcoming project with Gus Gavino of <a href="http://www.mmproject.tv/">Middle Mind Project</a>.Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-6183968224295887252010-01-23T16:41:00.003-06:002010-01-23T16:54:34.438-06:00Making Stuff, again.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj886SVBIeYKhDuWD9VEyBtqZCbcgWNFmITmK0HyWvR9HtKeVM94r3-0L7Brxwv7eHSFwi2zoroOnaKbBByp1UgQX_nT1AMYx8y9wtdb7_BOed3qPBLBKt34TlajYK5FFw9k4Yt87F82BQJ/s1600-h/Overall+Process.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj886SVBIeYKhDuWD9VEyBtqZCbcgWNFmITmK0HyWvR9HtKeVM94r3-0L7Brxwv7eHSFwi2zoroOnaKbBByp1UgQX_nT1AMYx8y9wtdb7_BOed3qPBLBKt34TlajYK5FFw9k4Yt87F82BQJ/s400/Overall+Process.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430069523586887362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AT2mlYcWFZgKyZnHP9_3wf7x6ngb61X3NN1621PXLbqSn38vFNrB24EGaul3To23Y8FcJgqjf0tX-iVtRxT1QK7Z1bbPHA2Vv5w2ZzVp9asixhG12-KrGs8rsaDpqh3KS0LhyICl3HDz/s1600-h/Bracket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AT2mlYcWFZgKyZnHP9_3wf7x6ngb61X3NN1621PXLbqSn38vFNrB24EGaul3To23Y8FcJgqjf0tX-iVtRxT1QK7Z1bbPHA2Vv5w2ZzVp9asixhG12-KrGs8rsaDpqh3KS0LhyICl3HDz/s400/Bracket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430069522435330946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5HlFb7J8V2WQ3tWjWDEXyuIzqQVbtc0n63utcTfu00Nx-qxGMlb8KzewiXS42oWQY7rk47rDHZBPy7Z4GNZnfWM8tsC0Uzh-b5E0S7UraBf_UTlizj5d2ZKJ6oICjETNG8hkDVr5CSX9/s1600-h/Canvas+Detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5HlFb7J8V2WQ3tWjWDEXyuIzqQVbtc0n63utcTfu00Nx-qxGMlb8KzewiXS42oWQY7rk47rDHZBPy7Z4GNZnfWM8tsC0Uzh-b5E0S7UraBf_UTlizj5d2ZKJ6oICjETNG8hkDVr5CSX9/s400/Canvas+Detail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430069515461820658" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here’s a quick peak at a project I currently have in the works. <br /><br />I’m playing with the interaction between more industrial looking materials paired with organic elements. We’ll see how it goes. This particular piece is a mock-up for a series I’ll be doing on a larger scale. That series will be on display at a sweet <a href="http://trashonrubbish.com/">Rubbish</a> event housed at <a href="http://www.eptheater.com/">EP Theater</a> on February 11th. Check back for more details.<br /><br />Photos:<br />An overall of the process, handmade bracket detail, canvas with added dimension before being coveredMean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-12626892158182581592009-07-10T19:14:00.003-05:002009-07-10T20:35:43.811-05:00Get Your Craft On<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt0rBIFZNsxCzc2SOnswcz9olrGw2r3H3AfDMtXW1X0nG2zE2NZtEoCZ9FL_UXCvTD_xCUf_e-nmnmXNDELz1YkLawpOazRDL3RLzrHjhlJN_CHw0vUM-dqAfXyup-tjKyJNXeCxzazrA/s1600-h/Living+Room.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt0rBIFZNsxCzc2SOnswcz9olrGw2r3H3AfDMtXW1X0nG2zE2NZtEoCZ9FL_UXCvTD_xCUf_e-nmnmXNDELz1YkLawpOazRDL3RLzrHjhlJN_CHw0vUM-dqAfXyup-tjKyJNXeCxzazrA/s320/Living+Room.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357009703312244882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyFRDQo2Y1k-uh0n54vdSQkZtwStTx17jMP78IrJULKe4IW7f9BDmBdGdYJMJ6DQmq9-tU6YA1ZafQqMGKKG20zslZdugPUNbU0z85aWl4mq3S_83YDRkDIK_YR7pb2knfNw1FALLEGxQ/s1600-h/Food.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyFRDQo2Y1k-uh0n54vdSQkZtwStTx17jMP78IrJULKe4IW7f9BDmBdGdYJMJ6DQmq9-tU6YA1ZafQqMGKKG20zslZdugPUNbU0z85aWl4mq3S_83YDRkDIK_YR7pb2knfNw1FALLEGxQ/s320/Food.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357009700415193506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2FN5f6PrT8m5bMGmPwUpE_msJVDPMXd0F5WhnMGk0F8J6MB1yuts4hlkoltpf3UdOGp6P8KLok_dd469sEZrF4rGPE7n-3DgAUYfhy-RvW0uqljsY22vtD4ForDHEZW1WgL2j_drECus/s1600-h/People.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2FN5f6PrT8m5bMGmPwUpE_msJVDPMXd0F5WhnMGk0F8J6MB1yuts4hlkoltpf3UdOGp6P8KLok_dd469sEZrF4rGPE7n-3DgAUYfhy-RvW0uqljsY22vtD4ForDHEZW1WgL2j_drECus/s320/People.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357009693541328066" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>This past Thursday, the very talented <a href="http://www.laurenzaleski.com/">Lauren</a> hosted a craft night for some fellow creatives. When I say "craft night," I mean CRAFT night. We made <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/3707931135/in/set-72157621123426627/">Shrinky Dinks</a> and got crazy with <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/3707933923/in/set-72157621123426627/">Perler Beads</a>. Everyone brought a snack, and <a href="http://twitter.com/artschoolgirl2">Amy</a> along with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5079656">J-No</a> provided us with delicious cocktails. Also in attendance was <a href="http://owlyshadowpuppets.com/">Andrea of Owly</a>, <a href="http://niseemade.com/">Denise of Nisee Made</a> and <a href="http://deniseannholmes.com/home.html">her own illustrations</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5079656">Jennifer (J-No) of nojenno's</a>, and Daphne of Digitas. Above are a few pics from the night. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/sets/72157621123426627/">Click Here</a> to view the album on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/">flickr</a>. <div><br /></div><div>I could not get over how fantastic Lauren's place was. The space itself was multi-level with a ladder up to her own private roof deck. Mid Century furniture was everywhere you looked, and natural light flooded this top floor space. Every corner had some sort of incredible <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/3708768986/in/set-72157621123426627/">detail</a>, whether it was a plant or a small horse figurine. To sum it up, the space was divine. </div><div><br /></div><div>After all the Shrinky Dinks had been baked, and all the Perler beads pressed, we left with a sense of accomplishment. A great night of snacks, creative acquaintances, and delightful crafts had been achieved. </div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time, Ladies.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-70223157046226154322009-06-18T19:38:00.003-05:002009-06-18T19:47:06.388-05:00Simple Science Screen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik16Cb_jPX7Fwrk1qEMia7jPicKaNZqrvd6EzAtpEechFai6gsm4qSRcrxQ09pwWdORr6GZr12BJfUEsHdp5OY3BylBpSH6I72UrBdI0fmtfPigrBvW4VszAb0tqDKr7xTkCuiOY3IMoT8/s1600-h/Screenprinting+Teaser.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik16Cb_jPX7Fwrk1qEMia7jPicKaNZqrvd6EzAtpEechFai6gsm4qSRcrxQ09pwWdORr6GZr12BJfUEsHdp5OY3BylBpSH6I72UrBdI0fmtfPigrBvW4VszAb0tqDKr7xTkCuiOY3IMoT8/s320/Screenprinting+Teaser.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348833081558409346" /></a><br />Just a quick post to let you guys know we're working on some screen printed goods. The process we use to burn screens is definitely an affordable route if you don't have a light box. Which, we do not. <div><br /></div><div>That's a whole new project for a different day....</div><div><br /></div><div>More updates soon. Promise. </div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. A special thanks to Leslie of <a href="http://www.urbanestics.blogspot.com/">Urbanestics</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7174732">UrbanPosture</a> for the printing tutorial.</div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-64012246984158656682009-06-08T18:56:00.005-05:002009-06-08T19:16:09.059-05:00Loving Lace and Launching the Store (soon)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmO7oStqidIpS32et_5Lw99Jp0j1FDwQLcICETXQpgJojD83RrPsbeqQbimkWkVSy5ah7wP6HqwUfJ3SkkqNZH0xKyr-NzU0L518bUjiWe7-TCPZEvJ4aAALu7C0Z3dXLtHCtXu3N94KPJ/s1600-h/Lace+Earrings_Zoom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmO7oStqidIpS32et_5Lw99Jp0j1FDwQLcICETXQpgJojD83RrPsbeqQbimkWkVSy5ah7wP6HqwUfJ3SkkqNZH0xKyr-NzU0L518bUjiWe7-TCPZEvJ4aAALu7C0Z3dXLtHCtXu3N94KPJ/s320/Lace+Earrings_Zoom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345113467479829666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7TBruAbaYllJmx_zwE1UyR8LPo3PLpmBluP2049ox0H1mRYz3OX0E16f86RFTjpbM4qB1BZfh0L8PiBTjcz9GGTKfupCcdUg1OSY9DZAEQ63ORXg6V_yyqFE31ppQMAgLnxjo4BrXmnv/s1600-h/Lace_Overall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7TBruAbaYllJmx_zwE1UyR8LPo3PLpmBluP2049ox0H1mRYz3OX0E16f86RFTjpbM4qB1BZfh0L8PiBTjcz9GGTKfupCcdUg1OSY9DZAEQ63ORXg6V_yyqFE31ppQMAgLnxjo4BrXmnv/s320/Lace_Overall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345113466916683106" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>We're starting to sound like a broken record with all the 'Coming Soon' promises. No more! What we have here is a little sneakie peakie of what should be hitting our <a href="http://meanmillies.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> store in the next week and a half. We have 4 different products being finalized, and we couldn't be more excited about it. So please, hang with us a bit longer and we promise not to disappoint. <div><br /></div><div>The product featured above is a few pairs of our fancy lace earrings. Super light and perfect for the warm summer weather. Product specs will be posted on the <a href="http://meanmillies.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> listing. Let us know what you think. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you're super eager to know exactly when these are hitting the store, drop us a line and we'll send you an email on the day of the drop. Or follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/MeanMillies">Twitter</a> to get day-to-day updates. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers!</div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-78167979230393502022009-05-15T11:50:00.005-05:002009-05-15T12:16:07.174-05:00Dinner & Drawing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDmNVyqQ6kwshgOUd25e0YdNhRY805re7wBMEuUKfICgpTv-2xkBMVAnzET_Wm7xfdf5K3MGiFG62Xn72io8tr2q0yil5-T35NackM_ao0zO5a-i19ouE4s0gofidvEEgaFOlZ9MwCwlM/s1600-h/IMG_2877.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDmNVyqQ6kwshgOUd25e0YdNhRY805re7wBMEuUKfICgpTv-2xkBMVAnzET_Wm7xfdf5K3MGiFG62Xn72io8tr2q0yil5-T35NackM_ao0zO5a-i19ouE4s0gofidvEEgaFOlZ9MwCwlM/s320/IMG_2877.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336098861860748978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSDgW8f8XP8utiEd0KafeFPwe-6QD1s7QZwBnsryBXIJw4vKaRFVYR9UqsPPTH_TtoOjBi8qVwLBrutPM2NG8WQdmpVfc_zIQV0Zje3Wrxn6PnADJ5_BaQqiLHj2pelnISbkE6a12MXMm/s1600-h/IMG_2876.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSDgW8f8XP8utiEd0KafeFPwe-6QD1s7QZwBnsryBXIJw4vKaRFVYR9UqsPPTH_TtoOjBi8qVwLBrutPM2NG8WQdmpVfc_zIQV0Zje3Wrxn6PnADJ5_BaQqiLHj2pelnISbkE6a12MXMm/s320/IMG_2876.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336098858276558114" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Last night a few lovely friends came over for an evening of dinner and drawing. It was a room full of talented people who can draw themselves out of any situation (present company excluded). We kicked the evening off with some pasta and delicious salads, and moved the party to our sketchbooks. <div><br /></div><div>I was excited for <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toxik_dump/">Aaron Albarran</a> of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toxik_dump/">Toxik</a> to meet my friend <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6864735&ga_search_query=oppositeday&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Tim Bubel</a> (for this link, check out the painted shoes, that's his work) who is an artist of similar style. If you ever need zombies, monsters, or any of the like, hit them up. Not only talented, but hilarious and kind as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next was the introduction of <a href="http://www.amberluecht.com/">Amber Luecht</a> and <a href="http://artrooster.com/">Ross Murray</a>. Again, 2 artists with similar styles. I personally think they should do a collaborative animation...........</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, it came down to Greg and I. I think we spent most of the night trying to out-shade the other. I struggled with an illustration of hair, and Greg worked on creature illustrations. </div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, the night was a success. Except for the part where I forgot to take pics of everyone's finished work. Instead, enjoy pics of everyone hard at work, except Tim who was most likely making us all laugh.</div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-38075318046327490132009-04-14T13:59:00.003-05:002009-04-14T14:04:47.992-05:00More Concept Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnKmwaZjmdZ1puLO7d2XGuJIB6Nr1s3brIGG0O4BYpjj92bYtAcnJZhPP6FJphairL-iEj9zZo4THL1D1mBJDCYIUNFeQc4ApSn-4_0Ri7R02K-x2eUPEhECvt-aJ1IIFn1-V01geFecQ/s1600-h/Miss+You.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnKmwaZjmdZ1puLO7d2XGuJIB6Nr1s3brIGG0O4BYpjj92bYtAcnJZhPP6FJphairL-iEj9zZo4THL1D1mBJDCYIUNFeQc4ApSn-4_0Ri7R02K-x2eUPEhECvt-aJ1IIFn1-V01geFecQ/s320/Miss+You.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324624752161535042" /></a><br />Perhaps Spring isn't the best time to introduce this project, but with all this gloomy weather, we're going to do it anyway. It's an "I miss you" card! This quick sketch gives you a rough idea with where we're going on this. It's going to be an overhead view of a bed, with only 1 side having tousled covers. The implication is that you're tired of sleeping alone, and that you miss someone. The plan is to make this as an art print/postcard. <div> </div><div><br /></div><div>So, check back soon if you're interested in letting someone know you miss them. </div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-9902573722447138692009-04-10T14:43:00.005-05:002009-04-10T14:55:30.077-05:00Spring Cleaning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjMtvP6_bN4Ps-Wj6vFV8jFFvq1-Mchi9P4OYqyiQP9lkeAqv49CPJn9xX7sIIO_UDzdeWQhQ7hdnCNOz8q6ibYOCABrCs5yuyKbchq1xAKnif08d7x-o0gPLJRKI51cd-iYepZSkXpwN/s1600-h/n60705715_33036766_8309.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjMtvP6_bN4Ps-Wj6vFV8jFFvq1-Mchi9P4OYqyiQP9lkeAqv49CPJn9xX7sIIO_UDzdeWQhQ7hdnCNOz8q6ibYOCABrCs5yuyKbchq1xAKnif08d7x-o0gPLJRKI51cd-iYepZSkXpwN/s320/n60705715_33036766_8309.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323153536871898434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbqE6zTFiiV-9ujMcg87_7vGPC3UzGp39B5NUK_W0B0SyNKWy6PgCliN1uMUlKGkIumULoEJt9M6lqSxSsV0H_PBXuY02pNA1zLOnp_qQ2odqK_Phsv931johDGPHrEN2GtuGP6VVT7cT/s1600-h/Only+Hair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbqE6zTFiiV-9ujMcg87_7vGPC3UzGp39B5NUK_W0B0SyNKWy6PgCliN1uMUlKGkIumULoEJt9M6lqSxSsV0H_PBXuY02pNA1zLOnp_qQ2odqK_Phsv931johDGPHrEN2GtuGP6VVT7cT/s320/Only+Hair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323153535831179394" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Spring, everyone. In honor of the seasons changing, we're doing some changes in the studio. Cleaning, re-vamping, etc. Once we're re-organized, we'll post pictures. In the <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">meantime, here's a quick sketch of an upcoming t-shirt we're making. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>"It's Only Hair" is inspired by an upcoming haircut for Mean Millie's Angela. She's cutting it all off, and as a reminder, it's only hair. So the t-shirt will celebrate hair by screen printing long flowing locks on the front of a white tee. The shirt will eventually be available in white with black, red, yellow, or brown inks. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for results.....</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>photo featuring Angela by <a href="http://ishootrockstars.com/">IshootRockstars</a></div><div>sketch by <a href="http://twitter.com/MeanMillies">Angela</a></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-11738971571161475992009-03-20T09:15:00.003-05:002009-03-20T11:02:35.767-05:00Willow Goes Solely To Web<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kttQnazhwaH2W9h1vKXivdwNKJu8UPia_XNmVasrBkphp3xmQBvsJDU-7jZOf9AKgRLF5LWBM_2Wp4ZBxm0sqsBp_Pr52E3ltd2RKAld9PRLtuMBPSezFQ3U5UllmaFlZ-RjVZpqUKS2/s1600-h/Willow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kttQnazhwaH2W9h1vKXivdwNKJu8UPia_XNmVasrBkphp3xmQBvsJDU-7jZOf9AKgRLF5LWBM_2Wp4ZBxm0sqsBp_Pr52E3ltd2RKAld9PRLtuMBPSezFQ3U5UllmaFlZ-RjVZpqUKS2/s320/Willow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315279036446256226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSP3aaR1StdCkTStmrrNvvlIGoBkC6mwR3Y6KyCn4nTrHMrdLSu0rf4t-MaU57-qVhsn2YY5IZcIXvHU6Nz7d5ma3Z3ndD34AiCSNcl3AWczi8A_NXTzFcKExn5kpNxbYizJSMTgK0mW4E/s1600-h/Angie+at+Willow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSP3aaR1StdCkTStmrrNvvlIGoBkC6mwR3Y6KyCn4nTrHMrdLSu0rf4t-MaU57-qVhsn2YY5IZcIXvHU6Nz7d5ma3Z3ndD34AiCSNcl3AWczi8A_NXTzFcKExn5kpNxbYizJSMTgK0mW4E/s320/Angie+at+Willow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315279028009681138" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I know it's been a bit since our last post, but we're back now. So, dry those tears, and let's get creative!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One of our favorite local stores, <a href="http://shopwillow.net/">Willow</a>, is closing down their brick and mortar shop at the end of this month to run their store completely online. While this is sad news, it is completely understandable in this economy. We've become particularly fond of this store, and even had the opportunity to do a window display for them. We wish Amy the best of luck in her online endeavors, and can't wait to continue to get our favorite <a href="http://shopwillow.net/items/11/1311/index.html#">Willow items</a> online.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, for those of you in the area, Willow will be having an art show this evening titled "Oil & Wood." It starts at 6 pm and goes until 9 pm. Hope to see you there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Photos by the Lovely <a href="http://twitter.com/Urbanestics">Leslie</a> of <a href="http://urbanestics.blogspot.com/">Urbanestics</a>.</div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-65458814137771424722009-02-23T09:00:00.000-06:002009-02-23T09:00:00.289-06:00Loco for Labels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgog6aoDraLfv5dX_KS98wb8gXCr4XP8kuZ0vo03RzaLzAPEqux8ST6AfXpapnrdtRqD2SGUjzxwHgFgyZp-bzjCQh9pU8SGepwV9W0Vq02cN3ruKfw4Dar0R2HXnfo_MpVaTWUsIXhRDq/s1600-h/223.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgog6aoDraLfv5dX_KS98wb8gXCr4XP8kuZ0vo03RzaLzAPEqux8ST6AfXpapnrdtRqD2SGUjzxwHgFgyZp-bzjCQh9pU8SGepwV9W0Vq02cN3ruKfw4Dar0R2HXnfo_MpVaTWUsIXhRDq/s320/223.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305998946457833778" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div> </div>Good morning! Just a few quick things before we get our day started. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">1:</span> We're getting labels! For all our sewn merchandise, our branding is underway. Check out our labels. We're excited to get them and see them in person. We found this label company through <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5747919&ga_search_query=WorldWideLabel&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Etsy</a>, and are excited to support them. They were great with answering any questions we had, and promptly returned our emails. Even without seeing our final product, we highly recommend them. Check out their unique way of sending <a href="http://www.worldwidelabel.blogspot.com/">proofs</a>.</span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2:</span> Do you have any before & after projects you would like to share with us? We're preparing for a before & after post, and thought it would be fun to include some of your stories and projects. If you're interested, send a description of your project and a few photos to angela@meanmillies.com. </span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">That's it for today, see you guys tomorrow. </span><br /></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-30076427280684795692009-02-20T09:00:00.000-06:002009-02-20T09:01:17.112-06:00Photo Friday's Presents: Birthday Bean<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjis1aHPNSLj_IZxwOviM-t5aLOOnhJTgTspogiIAkP498t1wPEQ_BjtYGMCweQh048sTSvvLniNYr38flWbB_5T8oofMnTthkSTWkdYTgOj9JqsfjxkaMmQ5w9jhDVRXwlDkk61_26jJvz/s1600-h/Bean_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjis1aHPNSLj_IZxwOviM-t5aLOOnhJTgTspogiIAkP498t1wPEQ_BjtYGMCweQh048sTSvvLniNYr38flWbB_5T8oofMnTthkSTWkdYTgOj9JqsfjxkaMmQ5w9jhDVRXwlDkk61_26jJvz/s320/Bean_Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304342410128500114" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div><br /></div>Here at Mean Millies, we're not professional photographers, but we want to get better. That's why we've decided to instate Photo Friday's. This is a platform for us to show you our stuff, and for you to advise us on what's working and what's not. This first Friday will be a little different from our typical Photo Friday's. That's because we have a VERY special birthday, today. Bean the dog, who rules the house of 3 very dear friends of mine, is having a birthday.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">We're not about to get all personal on you, but even in our amateur photo, look how dang cute this dog is. Wherever there's a camera, Bean is close behind. He hears a shutter and the next thing you know he's in the picture. Bean is the best. He's a very calm and friendly dog who will hug anyone. He even likes handmade toys! We would know. We made him a stuffed bean, and dang-it if that dog didn't love it. We were on cloud 9 when the gift was so well received.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">So, in honor of our very first Photo Friday, Happy Birthday, Bean! You're 1 cool little dude.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Love, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Mean Millies</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">P.S. Have a great weekend everyone. See you Monday.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">(Photo Credit: Mean Millies)</span></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-29098192378617177422009-02-19T09:00:00.002-06:002009-02-19T09:00:00.970-06:00Sneaky Sneak of a Peek<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0gathYE-qQB0gx4d6uBOj08gK6ncr12_GBAGQkWELNcpjVwVzl_97f_Nr7g_RFfwJLVeM_Kp4JSpBpBw_wKNAiRIpE7v2RODSN8zmaDI1uD3E_9ERVhEo6sujR-PjMPXmXM0rLnfyPBH3/s1600-h/Print_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0gathYE-qQB0gx4d6uBOj08gK6ncr12_GBAGQkWELNcpjVwVzl_97f_Nr7g_RFfwJLVeM_Kp4JSpBpBw_wKNAiRIpE7v2RODSN8zmaDI1uD3E_9ERVhEo6sujR-PjMPXmXM0rLnfyPBH3/s320/Print_Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304331661447743346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifguABcDggXzbvoTHfX2Sw5_QZhCJn7F7eDhJYYCStob8WyhYk1atZcvs1HIcyn3kQuPcvLWVIFrUkPRA8lMdQB8MkFu1aByvAVVqHg3fhS6FbOQ_LJ8nILZ9x0LxsvmcDW2ROamcEPPXA/s1600-h/Gocco_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifguABcDggXzbvoTHfX2Sw5_QZhCJn7F7eDhJYYCStob8WyhYk1atZcvs1HIcyn3kQuPcvLWVIFrUkPRA8lMdQB8MkFu1aByvAVVqHg3fhS6FbOQ_LJ8nILZ9x0LxsvmcDW2ROamcEPPXA/s320/Gocco_Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304331654217159858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByEOfAr2LLrAnjmTN8NlNS9PVq6Y3wUPo69dAkTkFYQwzTsUejpwWeVjJALdNzoGM8_QVEXXJKT78H1uNn-W6mEgzN3SLDBb9RfRXR50NL7gHynWpjMU424JHWLXqRFgdbvxh9RXlss6Z/s1600-h/Block+Print_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByEOfAr2LLrAnjmTN8NlNS9PVq6Y3wUPo69dAkTkFYQwzTsUejpwWeVjJALdNzoGM8_QVEXXJKT78H1uNn-W6mEgzN3SLDBb9RfRXR50NL7gHynWpjMU424JHWLXqRFgdbvxh9RXlss6Z/s320/Block+Print_Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304331654703481826" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">So far this week we've talked about happenings in the life of Mean Millies, showed you someone that inspires us, and went on an investigation. You might actually be wondering if we do any work around here. You bet your britches we do. Today we'd like to give you a little peek into what we're working on.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The project board is packed with concepts, follow-ups, to-do lists, and random doodles. We'd like to share with you <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/meanmillies">2 projects</a> we currently have in the works. Though we won't divulge all the details (not because we think you'll steal our ideas, but because unveiling a new product makes us feel super cool), we'll give you a little insight.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Topping the list of current to-do's, we have a print titled "Simple Science." Designed and printed in-house, we like where this project is headed. Starting from a rough sketch and then refined in Illustrator, this print will soon be available in our <a href="http://meanmillies.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The other project we want to share with you comes in the form of a block carving. What we'll tell you about this concept is: think green. We're all about reusing wherever we can, and this project illustrates that. The block is all carved and ready to go, now we're working on refining the ink. An even bigger super secret hint of a peak is that this block is going to be printed on fabric. Woo-hoo!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">So there you go. We work, play, and work some more, then eventually play again, but mostly we work. We're just here to create and have a good time while doing it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ok, but enough about us, more about you. We want to know: What projects are you working on?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">(Photo Credit: Mean Millies)</span></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-32658486158005072812009-02-18T09:00:00.000-06:002009-02-18T09:00:08.103-06:00Hello, Yellow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5qw-U7z7GaCDRxoOKLKcam-2unhPPZN5Z2cPsjpqsTBg469kjbhAmFznhk_ZNCb0ZinH1mnG6l02D5STSbqvtLjEqN2kRAGvX7GBS6EGU-OYIMTutcvgd2wRh4XE7gdxh-WhaoZUK0MD/s1600-h/Bike_web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5qw-U7z7GaCDRxoOKLKcam-2unhPPZN5Z2cPsjpqsTBg469kjbhAmFznhk_ZNCb0ZinH1mnG6l02D5STSbqvtLjEqN2kRAGvX7GBS6EGU-OYIMTutcvgd2wRh4XE7gdxh-WhaoZUK0MD/s320/Bike_web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303985295306466066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSl4dg-9oz88kki3uoURir7pxmjIwctgcEHxaUgDWo8081RsMhEJn1R59KU116XU3PCmH4j1pTBD17dlfmWHyU88SgqJhuya3CorEYTRN8cM78VS86ZpkSDXHuS1ug5M_EQ7CWSr7pNSfj/s1600-h/Pod_Flowers_NEW_web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSl4dg-9oz88kki3uoURir7pxmjIwctgcEHxaUgDWo8081RsMhEJn1R59KU116XU3PCmH4j1pTBD17dlfmWHyU88SgqJhuya3CorEYTRN8cM78VS86ZpkSDXHuS1ug5M_EQ7CWSr7pNSfj/s320/Pod_Flowers_NEW_web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303985290178746338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNgtmg-MmDFtleEek9hg24y4gcmFu5y2u78ceNIKPutoELJIsJ0UG20IC6vjRUx5ORmn6Sl4pu8J-esEorPI09PhbxfaVqwIxW7GjWWNE4theu-gg2hHYhxI0dKdog9r0TA8UKYHE0Emo/s1600-h/Living_Overall_NEW_Web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNgtmg-MmDFtleEek9hg24y4gcmFu5y2u78ceNIKPutoELJIsJ0UG20IC6vjRUx5ORmn6Sl4pu8J-esEorPI09PhbxfaVqwIxW7GjWWNE4theu-gg2hHYhxI0dKdog9r0TA8UKYHE0Emo/s320/Living_Overall_NEW_Web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303985006425530082" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Sitting here in the Mean Millies studio contemplating what topic to next address on the blog, we start to notice a lot of yellow. Literally, the color yellow is all over the studio. Tea is steaming in a yellow mug, vintage yellow fabric is perched on the desk, and 2 little, yellow glass vases serve as home to our moss pod flowers.<br /><br />No lies, we're startled. When the heck did we become yellow obsessed, and how come we're the last to find out about it? Deep purples have always reigned supreme around here. We smell sabotage.<br /><br />So, being naturally sleuthy, we head over to <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/">Colourlovers</a> to check out current color trends. Dead end. Yellow is no more prevalent than any of the other colors. "Super Lemon" has been trended for fashion in Spring of '09, but so have a dozen other colors. We next try our luck with color psychology. Same stuff we've always known, except yellow apparently speeds up your metabolism. Who knew?!<br /><br />Mean Millies knows when to accept defeat, and we're throwing in the towel. This yellow mystery will continue to be just that: a mystery. Honestly though, I don't think anyone minds. We're enjoying the color, and just hope that we'll be more aware the next time a new hue drops by.<br /><br />Before you go, check out a few pics of the yellow we see everyday here at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meanmillies/">Mean Millies</a>. Lemon Drop the Sofa, Angela's vintage yellow Schwinn Sport (with ram handlebars, yee haw!), and a thrifted yellow vase with our signature moss pod flowers.<br /><br />Cheerio!<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-12670102738440829592009-02-17T12:10:00.005-06:002009-02-17T12:22:57.355-06:00Lovely Leslie is on Free People<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysy80wTfIE96La-uoNIE01QeNw_DrCbBqvMZR-Zd2H8Wj3JOZnP0Es0ppoi7sonssca7G5qU54JT57MRll4qYfEIufNEO8krgEKYZqZS105kHNuHFt1Gm3lpu0u0z7xZkT4gRqaFGUI0x/s1600-h/Urbanestics-meets-FP.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysy80wTfIE96La-uoNIE01QeNw_DrCbBqvMZR-Zd2H8Wj3JOZnP0Es0ppoi7sonssca7G5qU54JT57MRll4qYfEIufNEO8krgEKYZqZS105kHNuHFt1Gm3lpu0u0z7xZkT4gRqaFGUI0x/s320/Urbanestics-meets-FP.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303833303071732498" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">So, I'm posting a special mid-day blog as sort of a News Bulletin to let everyone know that the Lovely Leslie of <a href="http://urbanestics.etsy.com/">Urbanestics</a> is currently on the <a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/">Free People blog</a>. She participated in their Valentine's Day Craft Swap, and her goods were so rockin they made their way to the blog's write-up. Speaking from experience her hand-made goods are pretty amazing, and don't even get me started on her baked goods. Yum!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://twitter.com/Urbanestics">Leslie</a> is a dear friend of mine and has served as inspiration to so many projects and events that I've become involved with. Not only is she a great artist, designer, crafter, etc., she's just downright a good person. So yay for you, Leslie. Congratulations!</span></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2072490636417621064.post-91836090518652853002009-02-17T09:00:00.000-06:002009-02-17T09:00:00.976-06:00Art Show After-Math<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lTUWxXCchAt2LIi8bY5t328nAEtDL4-eCmnogm3psIm8Hwcyzm3Ixig3-kbH6hNmvNrDrJ5aFpLqEKCBAbjI1ZL0jels_TghyphenhyphenLAy8xftI3IFvfX-zWDO9ya7nkjrgMcpsJG5NvjonYOs/s1600-h/pplve_mm2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lTUWxXCchAt2LIi8bY5t328nAEtDL4-eCmnogm3psIm8Hwcyzm3Ixig3-kbH6hNmvNrDrJ5aFpLqEKCBAbjI1ZL0jels_TghyphenhyphenLAy8xftI3IFvfX-zWDO9ya7nkjrgMcpsJG5NvjonYOs/s320/pplve_mm2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303590758666029986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-EFtU0c5ca_QnXPSWDFoFY19YjIE__98tA1AfYUloKY4HsnPp3OHfjkL0UlwMss7flrcUehnyiFBzVbmmLkqv00r5WE3Dk5XceeTfT_3p6fpMsPwjC_YaVMpmjseD6fzqzlJdQH_o5jq/s1600-h/pplve_mm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-EFtU0c5ca_QnXPSWDFoFY19YjIE__98tA1AfYUloKY4HsnPp3OHfjkL0UlwMss7flrcUehnyiFBzVbmmLkqv00r5WE3Dk5XceeTfT_3p6fpMsPwjC_YaVMpmjseD6fzqzlJdQH_o5jq/s320/pplve_mm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303590626103356946" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This past Friday <a href="http://meanmillies.etsy.com/">Mean Millies</a> had the opportunity to show some work at a small gallery located inside <a href="http://shopwillow.net/">Willow</a>, here in Chicago. Amy Rowan of <a href="http://artschoolgirl.com/">Art School Girl</a> curated the event. Amy has curated shows previously, and did a fantastic job running the show alongside Willow owner Amy Doehla.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">A few of the artists showing work that I'm familiar with are the talented Antonio Garcia, <a href="http://ishootrockstars.com/">Kyle LaMere</a>, and <a href="http://artschoolgirl.com/">Amy Rowan</a>. The show consisted of illustrations, prints, photographs, laser-cut Valentine themed pieces, and oh so much more. As part of the show each contributing artist was asked to choose either a laser-cut heart or bird and do with it what we wanted. Each piece was then grouped together to make a 1 time installation that interested parties could buy right off the wall. Super neat.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://twitter.com/MeanMillies">Mean Millies</a> doesn't often get the chance to participate in showings like this, and we were more than tickled to be involved. MM received word 20 minutes before the show was to "open" that a mixed media piece we submitted had sold. Excitement followed by disbelief is what we felt after getting word of the sale. Yoo-hoo woo-hoo!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Perhaps the most important part of the show, however, wasn't the artists or buyers there, but the foundation that part of the proceeds were donated to. A portion of every piece sold went to <a href="http://www.chicagocaninerescue.org/">Chicago Canine Rescue</a>. Art Lovers and Dog Lovers alike convened for a wonderful evening of good conversation, good company, and lovely art.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Thank-you to all who came out and supported such a good cause.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Photo Credit: <a href="http://ishootrockstars.com/">Kyle LaMere</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div>Mean Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08696759206228822981noreply@blogger.com0