Article Archive for August 2011
We Will, We Will Warm You!
September is sweater weather, and Modern Mouse has definitely got just the accessories to keep you warm when the cool winds start to blow. Temperatures here in the Bay Area are always unpredictable, but we all that layers are the key to a comfortable day! The change in seasons is always an opportunity to pull out the old peacoat and boots, and add a few new treats to your wardrobe. …
Artist Profile: I am Dorkas
We’re oh-so-happy to add the incredible textile and jewelry designs of Marianna Dorkas J., also known as i am dorkas, to Modern Mouse’s selection of treats! Described as “A Finnish, Indonesian, California born, Brooklyn based, world bound, creative creature of anything but habit,” Mari is a multi-talented maker. She and her family make lovely jewelry and cloth products, including some out-of-this world screenprinted pillowcases that look as much at home …
Crafty Recap: Crazy for Crochet!
(Crafty Hour happens each month at Modern Mouse from 5-7 PM on second Thursdays! Look out for the next one…come and craft with us!)
We did it again! With another successful Modern Mouse Crafty Hour under our belt, we became crochet pros in two hours thanks to this month’s teacher, Julia Akpan of Simple Truths. Our recently revamped back room quickly filled with enthusiastic crafters ready to learn a new …
August Crafty Hour: Scalloped Bangle Bracelets!
Can you believe it’s August already? It’s just not possible that summer could be more than halfway over! Come spend one of summer’s quickly fleeting nights with Modern Mouse at this month’s Crafty Hour! We’ll be turning boring old bangles into pretty crocheted bracelets with Ms. Julia Akpan!
Her jewelry line, Simple Truths, features a fresh take on crochet and is colorful, gorgeous, and a little bit fun too! …
We Heart Yellow Owl Workshop…Plus a Papercraft Tutorial!
We couldn’t be happier to be carrying a selection of San Francisco-based Yellow Owl Workshop’s amazing products! Designer and artist Christine Schmidt is the force behind the gorgeous stamps, stationery, and jewelry that Yellow Owl Workshop is known for; she’s got an eye for colors, bikes, cities, and nature, recreating the charm of life’s simple pleasures with her designs. We’re huge fans and wanted to share with you some of …
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