Photography by Jodanna

A few months ago I received a lovely email in my inbox asking me if I wanted to take part in a photo shoot.  I was really excited to be involved and I was overwhelmed by the images that have been produced by a very talented team.  We spent over 4 months planning the shoot exchanging emails and ideas daily.  

I arrived at Mr Birds in the morning to be greeted by Jodanna who photographed and edited the images, Grace the super talented MUA and hairdresser and the stunning Jodi our model for the day.  The changing room area was soon transformed into a dressing room and Grace got to work on hair and make up.  

The trio braved the freezing cold temperatures in and around the Custard Factory and worked tirelessly for hours to produce some striking images.  

I am really pleased with the outcome of the shoot and I think you will agree that the images are breathtakingly beautiful and show off my new Spring/Summer collection brilliantly.  All contact details for the people involved in the shoot are available via my Facebook page.  

Laura 

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Extra Extra Read All About It

We today I have some exciting news to share.  Last week a reporter from the local paper the Birmingham Evening Mail joined us for one of the RethinkRemakeRelove workshops and the article has been published in today's edition!

Lucy and I are so pleased with the review and we really appreciated Emma taking the time to come and join us.

You can also read all about it on the papers website.

We are running a competition this week over on our Facebook page this week to win a place on one of our workshops worth £25.  All you have to do is head over to the page and share the photo to win but be quick as the competition ends tomorrow! 

Gift Ideas, Initial Jewellery

Hi everyone hope you are well and you have all had a good weekend.  This week I have picked a piece of jewellery as the product of the week, our bright rainbow initial cube pendants.  

Priced at just £4 they are available both in store and online.  They are an inexpensive way of brightening up an outfit or a perfect gift.  

Hope you like them too! 

Laura xx

Unique Gift Ideas, Laurie Mitchell

I am really excited to share a new artist with you the super talented Laurie Mitchell.  I met Laurie at the Sutton Vintage Fair and I was really excited when she agreed to stock her work in store.  I will be adding the pieces to the website this week and they are also available in my shop in Mr Birds Emporium.  

Here are some pictures of her beautiful work.

I have got lots of new artists work coming in over the next few weeks and I will updating the stock on the website too. 

Laura xxx

Sneaks&Peaks - Exclusive Sneaker and Apparel Meet in Birmingham

Hi everyone just a quick post to let you know about a huge event that is happening on the 6th April at the Custard Factory Warehouse right by Mr Birds Emporium.  If you know anyone who would be interested please help to spread the word as it is set to be fantastic.  

sneaks&peaks is an exclusive sneaker and apparel meet, where traders from around the country descend on Digbeth, Birmingham, to sell rare, new releases, need to own and hard to find kicks from the likes of Nike, Addidas, New Balance, Reebok and more.  Traders will also be showcasing independent clothing brands, from start up brands to labels smashing the street wear scene.

Traders already confirmed include:

Big eyes little soles
The Bench 504
The Candy Store
Sneaker Heaven
Aprils Kicks
Biggi
Elchok
From The Soles Up (FTSU)
Creight Apparel
Sneeky Fox Apparel
MAD clothing
Blue Cheese clothing
Lost souls Apparel
Devotee
Dubz apparel
tee's and that
Sabre Tooth
Dead Future Apparel
Rustarfari's Kicks
Astral Kings
GVNMNTclothingco
Svedkr clothing
HEKstyle
+ plus loads more been confirmed over the next couple of weeks

Dj's
Lakosa
The Record store Dj's

Room 2
The lounge
Vinyl & Art for sale from the likes of

Retro World
Urban Village
Helixthespacecat

Dj,s
Goosensei
Spinx
Sprite
J-dok
Elkie

Room3
The Batcave
Live Graffiti & Street Food

The Bench 504
Goosensei
After Hours Authors
Hekstlye

The Meatshack

More Traders, Dj's, Street Artists & Vendors been added all the time so keep checking the page for details

Instagram: sneakspeaks

Check the page
http://www.facebook.com/Sneaksandpeaks

for info on having a pitch and other inquires
sneaksandpeaks@ymail.com

Becka Grffin Cards, Product of the Week

This week I have picked out the best seller from the weekend a beautiful card by Becka Griffin.   It is Mothers Day this Sunday so this card was super popular.  So popular it actually sold out but not to worry Becka has sent me a new batch in the post so they will be back in store at Mr Birds on Wednesday.  We also have one Mum print available in store too!

The card was also the topic of conversation in the shop and on instagram this week with a debate over 'mom' and 'mum'.  As a Brummie I have always said 'Mom' and lots of my midlands based customers agreed, however we have people from all over the country popping into the store so 'Mum' was just as popular.  

However you say it you will be pleased to know we will have both Mom/Mum variations of the card in store on Wednesday.  Be quick though, the were a complete sell out this weekend.  

Laura xxxx

Sutton Vintage Spring Fair

So yesterday was that fabulous time of the year again when we get up early and head to Sutton Town Hall for Birmingham's biggest and best fair by far.  

Each of the rooms in the town hall is packed with a variety of stallholders selling jewellery, artwork, home wear, clothes, bags, produce, make up and vintage to name a few.  Yesterday there was also a full programme of live entertainment that was well received by both customers and stall holders.  

I packed most of the shop into my car on Friday night and I was overwhelmed at the fantastic response to my new layout.  All of the work by my new designers sold well with some cards completely selling out which was fantastic.  I also managed to talk to a few stallholders about stocking their work in store and I was lucky enough to take home a box full of new stock from a very talented artist I will be  sharing with you all next week.  

If you came to the fair yesterday a huge thank you.  We always love chatting and talking to new and old customers and we were so grateful yesterday for people taking the time to come and see us.  The next one will be in September, I will let you know as soon as we know the date. 

Laura xxx