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May 16, 2013 – 1:40 pm | 72 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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Saturday 7/31: Wire Work Pearl Jewelry Class!

July 9, 2010 – 10:54 pm | One Comment | 4,414 views

Clear your calendars everyone, on Saturday 7/31 we’ll be hosting our very first class right here at Modern Mouse! Jewelry enthusiasts will be excited to hear that this class will be taught by Mollie Chen of Mu-Yin Jewelry, maker of the peapod necklaces and other deliciously delicate pieces of wire wrapped and freshwater pearl jewelry you’ve seen on our shelves.

In this class, students will learn to connect wire …

Editor’s Choice for Best Indie Design Store!

July 2, 2010 – 9:39 pm | 6 Comments | 2,051 views

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Talk about a great way to end the week: I found out last night that Alameda Magazine picked Modern Mouse as Best Indie Design Store in its “The Best of Alameda 2010” issue that’s hot off the presses!

If I could grab both your hands right now and jump up and down in ecstatic, squealing jubilation…you can bet I would!

As soon as I …