Hello, I’m Charlie!
I setup The Mill House back in 2018.
Previously working as an event & experiential Graphic Designer in London for the last 10 years, I was itching for a change.
Not long after having Ottilie, a warehouse space became available on the Dicker Mill estate in Hertford, at the same time, the design studio I was working for closed so Ben and I took the plunge and decided to setup The Mill House.
We worked nights while Otts slept, renovating the unit from a very run down metal workshop to a bright, white inviting space! Any downtime from the space I’d spend working on the branding and building the website (and looking after Otts!). Within a few months we were up and running, we had a lovely little launch night where we met some wonderful locals and it all grew from there.
From day dot I’ve loved anything creative, my Grandpa Papa was an Artist, we would paint together (check out the pic below!), my Granny ran her own art gallery and was a true inspiration.
At school I lived in the art block, it was my escapism and I loved the freedom. I didn’t have to try and write or spell or pretend I knew what they were talking about in Maths. Naturally, the next step was to do an Art Foundation course which is where I fell in love with Design and which led me to Chelsea Art College, where I studied Graphic Design.
I’ve always wanted to pass on my love for all things creative, so when we opened TMH I setup the Little Artist art club and art parties. I can’t wait for these to be up and running again soon! In the meantime, checkout this blog for crafty tips and inspiration to hopefully bring a little creativity into your home during lockdown 3.0.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and all those who have supported us over the last couple of years!
Stay safe,
Charlie x
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