Artist Profile: Kuro-Same Arts

Artist Profile: Shendoe Ceramics

We’re pleased and honored to have ceramic artist Shenny Cruces, aka Shendoe Ceramics, as Modern Mouse’s newest vendor! Originally from Vacaville and a recent graduate of San Francisco State’s Ceramics MFA program, Shenny’s work is colorful and fun, with just a hint of grandma chic. You’ve got to take a look at her larger ceramic sculpture work; it’s amazing! Shenny’s stocked us with bright holiday ornaments and a selection of …

Paint Chip Masterpieces

(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 had another excellent craft night last week at Modern Mouse; making glorious pieces of art from blank canvases and paint chips! The project was nice and messy, which is always a good sign, and everyone’s creativity was in full gear. We were honored to have …

Gift Guide: Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble gobble, everyone! We’ve put together our favorite kitchen & dining accessories to help make your Thanksgiving cheery, colorful, festive, and handmade! Have a wonderful holiday and don’t forget to drop by the store or online shop for all your Black Friday shopping :)

Artist Profile: New Skool

Did your child enter this world breakdancing? Well, we’ve now got the perfect clothing for your little b-boy/girl: New Skool. Designer Nate Tan proves that just ’cause you’re a dad doesn’t mean you have to stop being cool; in fact, you can pass your chill essence on to the kiddos in your life! Using his years of experience in the fashion industry and as a graffiti artist, Nate now tags …

This Month’s Crafty Hour: Pretty Paint Chip Art!

Ever wondered what to do with all those leftover paint chips from a potential room makeover? They’re just too darn nice to throw away. Luckily, our good friend the Internet has lots of ideas about how to give paint chips the future they deserve: as a piece of fabulous art! This Thursday night, you can make your own masterpiece at our Crafty Hour. We’ll be sharing a few simple …

Readin’ and Writin’

It looks like fall has finally begun, and with its arrival, we can start all the cozy activities that come along with it! Hunkering down in a warm house with a cup of hot cocoa and  getting around to that book you’ve been meaning to read? That’s a good feeling. It’s also a great time to write down some of those thoughts and stories that you’ve been plotting in your …

Gift Guide: Not -so- Gloomy Grays

What happened to autumn?! It seems the gray skies, cold breezes, and damp concrete are here sooner than perhaps we hoped, but don’t fret! Grays don’t have to be gloomy. We’ve put together a gift guide to turn that winter frown upside down & the chills into happy dance moves.

Dia De Los Muertos Crafty Tutorial Special!

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is kind of a serious holiday, but it involves some beautiful and fun traditions. In Mexico, November 2nd is the day when, according to religious tradition, the deceased return to their homes for one day to visit family and friends. In preparation for their arrival, people decorate their homes and bring out all their loved ones’ favorite stuff, so they can …