Vintage Fair & Fashion Show, Hennessey's Bar, Digbeth, 11th May 2010

We had a fantastic time at the vintage fair and fashion show last night. The event was organised by students from University College Birmingham in aid of Cancer Research UK. The event was a fun packed night, with The Lost Boys spinning motown, northern soul and reggae all night, delicious cakes from Sweet Disposition to keep us sweet and, of course, the hospitality of Hennessey's Bar (which is just a stone's throw from the Bullring.

We took up residence in the courtyard, along with Lemon Aide, The Old Wardrobe, Bow and Crossbones and Wooly Bears. There were some fantastic clothes, jewellery, toys and gifts and everybody seemed to really enjoy having a little browse and a drink!

The fashion show was the highlight of the evening, and our models did a fantastic job strutting their stuff! Here's a little bit of the action for your viewing pleasure...

Of course, the best bit is that the event raised over £500 for charity!

A Christmas Bazaar at The White Horse, Harborne

Well, it has been mega busy here at Minimum Mouse HQ over the last few weeks, what with the Christmas rush (but hey, we aren't complaining!). Despite this, we managed to drag ourselves off to A Christmas Bazaar at the White Horse Pub, in Harborne, Birmingham on Monday. We were pleased to be invited to take part, especially when we saw how many other talented artists and craftspeople there were there. Here are a few shots of our little selection of jewellery-

I was exhibiting next to Jaggy from Citrus, a very talented beauty therapist with a lovely selection of wares. She even did my nails!
The nails were done using Minx, a new technique from the USA where a transfer is applied to your nails using a heat lamp. She had loads of designs to choose from, but I just adored the retro look of these flowers!
Here is some of the art that was on show, by Lewes Herriot and Shelli Graham (who organised the event).
And some very cool jewellery by Ruth Herriot.
Here is the event in full swing (I'm sitting by my jewellery), come the evening it got very busy with lots of people enjoying the free mulled wine and mince pies!


All in all, a fun day out. Now we are back to the grindstone for another week, and then we'll get our well deserved Christmas break!