Monday, 13 April 2015

Mill'k headquarters is buzzing with excitement!

It is our privilege to share with you that we will be launching an awesome brand new online store very soon. Watch this space for more details…

And a big thank you to everyone that supported us at Tierlantynkies or even just came for a chat! We had an absolute blast and already can’t wait for the next one.
Happy Easter!


Copyright© Millk 2015

Mill'k March 2015 Newsletter

As this is the month of the PROTEA: This proudly South-African flower symbolizes
STRENGTH, DIVERSITY and COURAGE.

Among the oldest families of flowers on earth, dating back 300 million years, Greek legend tells us that protea were named after Proteus, the son of Poseidon. A sea god who had the power to know all things past, present and future, Proteus was defiant and preferred to nap on the island of Pharos rather than prophesize. To deter those seeking his insights, he would change his shape at will, and it’s said that the protea flower was named after him because it, too, presents itself in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, hues and textures to make up more than 1,400 varieties.

Our Jacaranda hand carved protea is the perfect proudly South-African souvenir. It is also a thoughtful gift for kitchen tea's, dinner parties, weddings, house warmings and of course a flower in the house, although not fresh it will always be lovely.

As autumn is drawing nearer we are super excited to once again exhibit at Tierlantynkies 25-31 March 2015. Please come by and say hi!

The newest member to the Mill'k family is Anneri Papenfus.
After traveling the world as an international cabin crew, Anneri decided to get married in January to the love of her life, Carel, and join the Mill'k team. Anneri will focus on our shops and stockists. And off course bring a bit of creative juices to the table :)

Monday, 5 August 2013

millk maak 'n goeie burger

Super excited that someone noticed our "hus" featuring in the "Burger" newspaper!
Unfortunately in Gauteng we only have the sister newspaper (the Beeld) but one of our customers in the Cape sent us the article via post.

Inspired by grandma

My husband and i recently visited grandma - what an inspiration! Grandmother Gshwend is 85 years old and still living life to its fullest. She loves her hobbies and has a weekly appointment with a friend to paint table cloths. What inspired me most was the fact that she knits bunnies in her spare time (yes, at 85 she refers to her spare time) and sponsors the small animals to a child care home.
I asked her to knit me a red bunny and guess what's sitting on a bookshelf in my office?....just have a look at the end result...so special and inspirational! IS THIS CUTE OR WHAT?

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Going back to school @Tierlantynkies

We had a great time at the April 2013 Tierlantynkies.

Mill'k went with a vintage school theme and this included our 580 hanging pencil roof…yes, we drilled a whole through each pencil :)

Don’t fret! The pencils won’t go to waste. They will be sponsored to a Mamelodi primary school where one of our employees’ children attend.

We had such fun and thank the tierlantynkie team for once again hosting an awesome market!

See pics below or go to our facebook page for more http://www.facebook.com/pages/Millk/152631824818328

Monday, 29 April 2013

PLEASE NOTE:
Millk has a new catalogue...(the catalogue on the website is outdated)...please send a mail for the latest new catalogue!

Monday, 11 February 2013

I heart MILL'K

mill'k

Happy Valentines to all the mill'k supporters out there! This week is always a special week.A time to celebrate love and to show someone that you care! If you don't have someone special to share your day with, Mill'k will always be your valentine!

Friday, 2 November 2012

Moustache season @ mill'k

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces around the world. The aim of which is to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.

Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Mill'k decided to join this initiative. Our very own hus haas, melk man en melk vrou and kewpie decided to grow a moustache of their own.
Movember brooches are available for the women and children (and some men) who are unable to join in this Movember's festivities.
Send us a mail @ riesa.steyn@gmail.com to order your very own Movember brooch @ R45 each (wholesale prices available)

bunny with mobile legs, hus haas and mr bunny

Hus haas

meneer en mevrou melk

kewpie

Movember Brooch

Sunday, 2 September 2012

millk in baba en kleuter

Our mill'k bunny is featuring in the September edition of Baba en Kleuter!

Millk @ Kamersvol Bloemfontein

After hard work, sleepless nights and loads of creative brainstorming sessions...it's finally time!!! We are departing to Kamersvol.
Kamersvol Geskenke celebrates their 10 year anniversary in Lourensford (Cape) and their very first birthday in Bloemfontein.
Mill'k will be exhibiting in Bloemfontein from 5-8 September. Thanks to great friends, our stock was sent on Friday and we'll be leaving this coming week to finish setting up and do final preparations.
If you are in the area...come say hi!

owl family and mill'k kewpie

bread blocks, tea towels and bamboo cutlery

colourful straws

sitting bunny and bunny friends

mill'k hand carved brooches

Thursday, 5 July 2012

pick me! pick me!

If you have ever visited our website (www.millk.co.za) you would have noticed our landing page...

Scroll around with the mouse pointer and you will see the animals reacting!
This reminded me of the SHREK movie and the famous quote of donkey..."pick me! pick me!"

Shrek: Does anyone know where this Farquaad guy is?
[Donkey jumps up and down, shouting out like a young child]
Donkey: Oh, I know! I know where he is!
Shrek: Does anyone ELSE know where to find him?
Donkey: Pick me! Pick me! Me! Me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CIcHXgY0KKo

This got us thinking, so we got creative!!!
We introduce to you our very own DONKEY!!!

Pick me! Pick me! Donkey (send us a mail for the price)

Hope it makes you smile!

Vintage Design Fair

Mill'k hope to see you at the Vintage Design Fair on 27 and 28 July @ plus27 in Hatfield

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Design-Fair-27Cafe/268716443150011

Tuesday, 5 June 2012

PLEASE NOTE:
Millk has a new catalogue...(the catalogue on the website is outdated)...please send a mail for the latest new catalogue!

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Millk @ handsomethings

Millk is a HUGE fan of the blog handsomethings...We are honoured to be featured on their blog...thank you! http://handsomethings.com/2012/05/18/millk/

Kewpies @ Millk

Millk Kewpies...pop a mail to order...

What is the “Kewpie doll” ? ….yes Kewpie with a “K”

The name is derived from “cupid”, the Roman god of beauty, and is based on the comic strip-like illustrations of Rose O’Neill which appeared in the Ladies’ Home Journal in 1909 (more than 100 years ago). Paper cutouts (from both the front- and back side..hehe) of the dolls were printed in this Journal, and so the journey began.

Rose O’Neil once said: “Cupid gets you into trouble and the Kewpies get you out, always searching out ways to make the world better and funnier.”

This is why Kewpie dolls are one of the most unique dolls that have been created (Barbie might be heavy competition).

Kewpie has the sneaky looking side glancing eyes and the quaint little smile that leaves people wondering what’s going through that Kewpie’s head. Maybe it’s a smile of victory from enduring time!

I leave you with the true words from the creator of Kewpie –

“Do good deeds in a funny way. The world needs to laugh or at least smile more than it does”-Rose O’Neil

Rose O'Neil

the Kewpie

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

millk @ tierlantynkies

millk won a prize at the march tierlantynkies in pretoria. 2nd best stand! Yeah! we are so proud! Thanx to the organizers for this stunning market...also a big thank you to our supporters!