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May 16, 2013 – 1:40 pm | 49 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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Artist Profile: New Leaf Extracts

May 31, 2012 – 4:02 pm | 590 views

New Leaf Extracts is an Oakland-based bath & body line created by herbalist Amy Daniel. New Leaf Extract products use fresh, local and sustainable herbs, quality oil, and ethically harvested salts and clays. Best of all, they are created by hand so that the integrity of each batch is guaranteed. With scents like “Revive” and “Relax,” we are sure our lives will be positively energized by indulging in these bath …

Artist Profile: Flock Home

May 31, 2012 – 3:04 pm | 453 views

We are happy that the freshly designed goods of Flock Home have nested here at Modern Mouse. Alameda resident Gina Pericini creates linen towels, napkins, and stuffed pillows printed with her artwork in earthy tones that are perfect accompaniments for the natural and outdoorsy Californian lifestyle.

The Flock Home Story:

Gina Pericini started making bedding and clothing as a teenager — dyeing fabrics, making her own patterns, and crafting bohemian, …

Gifts for Grads!

May 25, 2012 – 5:13 pm | 480 views

Congratulations class of 2012! You’re embarking on a new chapter of your life, and here’s a gift guide to help lead the new graduates down the path of straight, narrow, and exciting adventure.

 

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

May 25, 2012 – 4:10 pm | 471 views

Fathers are KING, and we have put together a gift guide for any type of dad: the handiman, the quirky & eccentric, the BBQer, the wild man, the musician, and the steak-eater.

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