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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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Article Archive for April 2011

Gift Guide: Wow Mom Wow!

April 30, 2011 – 8:00 am | 818 views

Simply wowed by Mom? Wow her right back with a thoughtful handpicked, handmade gift! Find that special present for the caring, classy mother and the fun, funky mama. From art and accessories to jewelry and the sweetest scents, we’ve got it right here! And of course, no Mother’s Day gift is complete without a lovely notecard to say “I love you!” Browse our abundant selection of unique, high-quality cards, including …

Artist Profile: Pollyannacowgirl

April 26, 2011 – 11:41 pm | 684 views

Today I have the pleasure of showcasing one of the most talented artists in the Bay Area, no, the world! She’s a genius, a true original, creator of treasured masterpieces and…a total spazz. Yup, you guessed it! Today’s artist profile is Pollyannacowgirl, aka ME, Modern Mouse’s newest employee, Polly Conway.

I shall try to present an unbiased discussion of myself; I love making jewelry and accessories that are fun to …

Gift Guide: It’s Like A Zoo In Here!

April 22, 2011 – 7:25 pm | 605 views

We’re celebrating the season of Spring with a gift guide dedicated to animals! Here at Modern Mouse, you’ll find animals in just about every corner of the store – on accessories, apparel, home items, and more! You’re sure to find a special gift for all animal lovers, big and small!

Re-blog: DIY Zip Pouch with Angelina Fong Designs

April 22, 2011 – 12:32 am | 855 views
Re-blog: DIY Zip Pouch with Angelina Fong Designs

We are without a doubt enamored with Angelina Fong’s lovely zip pouches and kimono roll organizers…life is so much better with some elegant organization solutions for our necessary odds and ends. And now, we’re all in luck because Angelina has blogged her very own DIY tutorial on how to make a zip pouch!

If you’re like us, you always have some favorite fabric saved away for just a project such …

Artist Profile: BabiLayers

April 20, 2011 – 10:42 pm | 820 views

Babies. Gotta love ‘em. For each smile and coo they charm us with, they test our human endurance for total grossness with their other talents: gently referred to by the folks at BabiLayers as “spontaneous drool, spit-up, and vomit.” That about sums it up; but hold on. We grown-ups aren’t perfect either. Wearing clothes covered with germs and allergens, we might be as yucky to babies as they sometimes are …

Artist Profile: Raw Art Letterpress

April 12, 2011 – 11:56 pm | 852 views

We can all use a little inspiration from time to time. I wouldn’t mind being surrounded by helpful bits of knowledge and advice everywhere I go; a few choice words of wisdom can really make a difference in a day, don’t you think? Luckily, here at Modern Mouse, we’ve got oodles of Raw Art Letterpress prints and cards to keep us motivated and moving forward! Artist Colette Urquhart finds and …

Artist Profile: Wyze Creation

April 6, 2011 – 12:04 am | 868 views

Who says Modern Mouse doesn’t have awesome stuff for dudes, by dudes? Well, we totally do! And we’re very excited about our latest addition to our menswear section. Wyze Creation is the life’s work of wise guy and designer Jeffrey Fong; his line of apparel for both men and women is street fashion that’s both inspired and meant to inspire everyone who sees it.

If you take a look at …