I am artisan Gail Miller.  I live and work on Chebeague Island,  Maine in the USA!

I  first started working with metal at Heritage Lanterns in Yarmouth, Maine back in 1978.  Having always been into arts and crafts and running a photography business, I was looking for something different for my creative nature.  Their lanterns are made one at a time and are each a work of art.  At lunch time I started using scraps of metal and my soldering iron and torch to make barrettes for my friends and relatives.  Then I decided that I should try selling them.... now it's 2009 and I've been running Miller Designs full time for 17 years.

Here at Miller Designs, my part-time helpers and I create unique and affordable jewelry, ornaments, napkin rings and other treasures.  We use Copper, Brass and Nickel - non-precious metals to keep the cost of the product low.  I also sell at retail craft shows and am amazed at my customers who wear gold and silver, but want my product too!  They recognize the value, and can afford to buy for themselves and for gifts.

I also have nearly 50 stores and co-ops which sell my product.  L.L. Bean sold my ornaments in their Freeport, Maine store last season and are placing an order for this fall as well.

In the past few winters, my lobsterman husband and driver, David and I have enjoyed visiting friends on the east coast and participating in craft shows from Maine to Florida and Texas.  Everywhere I've been so far, my product sells very well.  I hope you'll give Miller Designs a try!

Thanks
Gail