In 1999 Stephen was asked to create a trial design to celebrate the Millennium. Rather than greet the new millennium, he chose to reflect on the passing of time and the threat to the planet resulting from man's activity. As the sun sets for the last time on the previous 1000 years, the animals of a tropical paradise sit and watch, perhaps wondering whether their habitat will still be around for future generations to enjoy. Sadly, this colourful, attractive and thought-provoking piece was rejected for production and only three pieces were made. One was retained by the factory ( possibly sold off in the mad closure sale?), one was bought and one was sold at an Ashwood Nurseries event to raise money for the Acorn Hospice.

For reasons best known to themselves, Moorcroft Enamels asked Steve to design a simpler vase (on the M1 shape) to commemorate the millennium, which went into production as an open edition selling at £165 and known as PARADISE LOST. This vase was not painted by Stephen and did not sell particularly well. Many will feel that the original PEX box would have been a much better way of marking the occasion!