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May 16, 2013 – 1:40 pm | 77 views

So by this point you may have noticed that along with selling handmade goods, the staff of Modern Mouse are quite creative in their own right. However, you might not have realized that our very own Matt Ortega is the mastermind and maker behind Kuro-Same Arts–that awesome line of steampunk inspired jewelry that you’ve had your eye on! Yes, yes, it’s true! And that’s not all: between work, school, and …

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Treats for Easter Baskets!

March 30, 2010 – 9:29 am | 349 views

Still shopping for Easter basket-worthy goodies for the little boys and girls? How ’bout some that are a) lovingly hand-designed/crafted and b) won’t cause a sugar high? Here’s a little roundup:

And hey, didja get invited to a potluck this Easter? Try surprising your host with one of these no-cook Easter meals!

New Kid on the Robot Block

March 21, 2010 – 4:23 pm | 422 views

PIPEROIDS paper robots have long ruled the robot block here at Modern Mouse, but they’re now joined by a new friend — Ritz the Robot from Robot in the City! Ritz (seen here talking to Hammer Rose and Muscle Joe) and the PIPEROIDS have been getting to know each other since Ritz arrived at the store yesterday in the hands of Alexander Shen (whom we’re ever so grateful to …

A Little Somethin’ for the Leaf Eaters

March 18, 2010 – 4:21 pm | 478 views

To all my veggie-feeding shoppers: finally, a pendant just for you! We’ve just received a big fat shipment from Lulu Bug Jewelry that we’re super-excited about because it includes not only this brand spankin’ new pendant, but 10 other new designs as well!

We’re talking dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, squirrels, koalas (!), ladybugs, chickadees and…cupcakes! Ooh did we mention cat paws AND dog paws?!

Of course we have something for …

Artist Profile: Angelina Fong Designs

March 12, 2010 – 1:03 pm | One Comment | 620 views

Knitters and crafters rejoice – our days of carrying around awkward workbaskets are over! Armed with Angelina Fong’s eye-catching roll organizers, we can now have the satisfaction of feeling neat and pretty while we work. Time to pull that dusty half-finished scarf out of the closet…

The Angelina Fong Designs Story
I started my business in April of 2009 and it actually came about more by accident than out of …

Artist Profile: Melinda Mae Handbags

March 12, 2010 – 12:52 pm | 508 views

One word: adorable. Melinda Mae’s handbags boast the most awesome prints (oh, if only we could justify having one for every day of the week!), come in the most functional and cute of sizes, and are carefully handmade to boot! Okay, now we’re just gushing, we can’t help it…

The Melinda Mae Handbags Story
I have loved crafts since I was a little girl and had fun making various projects …

Artist Profile: Bella Beads Originals

March 10, 2010 – 8:03 pm | One Comment | 1,709 views

We’re proud to claim Marguerite of Bella Beads Originals as a local Alamedan and industrious Modern Mouse. Sparkly beads nestle on delicate gold and silver chains and beg to dance around our necks! And, of course, the necks of lucky friends – Bella Beads jewelry make perfect gifts!

The Bella Beads Originals Story
I started making jewelry, as a hobby, in 2003. My sister gave me some vintage beads and …