We’re proud to announce that Modern Mouse is now carrying Bluebird by Lucie’s jewelry line! Mixing vintage components with natural elements like wood and leather, self-confessed hippie Lucie’s creations are totally unique, and, as she puts it, add a “little bit of earthiness into our urban lives.” Her blog is a must for anyone who loves their modern design combined with a little boho chic; below is a little peek into the life behind the jewels!

The Bluebird by Lucie Story:
My name is Lucie. I build websites during the day and …

Husband and wife Brian and Jen Gubicza (say it five times fast!) are Zooguu, an awesome plush company making super-special stuffed animals for the kiddos and anyone who needs to hug something adorably squeezable. We’re now stocked with a plethora of puffer fish, turtles, blue whales, owls, and the ever-popular, ever-prickly hedgehog. Jen speaks for the team below, answering the big questions about ZooGuu and living the dream as a full-time toymaker.

The ZooGuu Story:
Brian is an illustrator, and in 2003 Jen made her first plush toy for his birthday, based …

Oakland knitter and seamstress Tammy George is the real, live punk rock gal behind her indie business PuNk rAwK pUrL! Inspired by the color palette of traditional Loteria cards and their bold images, her paper-appliqued notecards are a fabulous addition to Modern Mouse’s selection. Tammy delights in choosing the perfect colors of thread to accompany her designs; having attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, she’s a total pro. Her blog is also a total treat to browse for lots more color inspiration and fun!

The PuNk rAwK pUrL Story:
I …

Lost pacifiers will be a thing of the past once you hook a  Beanstalk Baby Binky Clip onto your kid!  Livermore’s Carrie Colburn seeks to not only to help parents avoid  the annoyance of constantly having to replace lost binkies, but also to make it a fun accessory for parent and child. With multi-colored, quality ribbons, these clips can attach to the stroller, car seat or clothing, and keep that rogue binky from wandering.
The Beanstalk Baby Binky Clips Story:
When I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I were …

The whimiscal prints and plushies of Le Petit Elefant are so charming, they will undoubtedly transport you back to being a kid.  Genevieve Santos, the San Jose and Los Angeles based artist, injects her handcrafted objects with child-like wonder and a zest for the fantastic.  Out of Santos’  imagination tumbles plushy elephants, larger than life letters with eyes and teeth, and charming illustrations that hearken to the simpler times of youth.
The Le Petit Elefant Story

Once upon a time, I worked a 9-5 job in the film business, but nothing seemed …

Boring socks bringing you down?  Amy Anderson of Sweet Marcel brings you globally-inspired over-the-knee socks in a variety of original patterns.  Perfect to dress up a simple outfit,  layer against that bay area chill or just jazz up your feet! Sweet Marcel’s one-of-a-kind socks are sure to be a hit with any modern mouse!
The Sweet Marcel Story
I draws design inspiration from close observation of the natural world and experiencing the world’s varied cultures. I have a free spirited sense of personal style, mixing thrift store finds with current trends. I …

Striking a balance between functionality and fun can be tough.  Luckily, at Modern Mouse, you can find eye masks by Jennibean’s Designs of San Francisco and Emeryville that blend both seamlessly.  Both cute and useful, Jennifer Ky’s creations give us every reason to travel in style.

The Jennibean’s Designs Story
When I travel, I love to bring reusable things and neat treats.  This is where my passion started. I started sewing washable shoe bags to stow my shoes in so I wouldn’t have to throw away any more ripped plastic bag fiascos. …

Here at Modern Mouse, meat is big.  As drywell, San Francisco artist Alyson Thomas shares her musings on meat and other things delicious and entertaining.  Her charming  posters and prints are the perfect present for your favorite foodie, and an amusing addition to your home or office!
The Drywell  Story
I was raised in suburban Texas and escaped to California as soon as I possibly could. As a only child, I was obsessively creative because I had no one to play with. I kind of always thought this was normal, as thus …

What to do when you have something to wipe but don’t want it on your sleeve? Alameda mom Jane Bahk craftily created the Snozzie, a reusable, super-soft organic cotton alternative to tissues that doubles as a cute wristband! Now you can be Super-Mom and look good doing it!
The Snozzie Story
I think I’ve always felt the urge to be creating things. Professionally this led me to producing for television while I continued sewing, knitting and other crafting as hobbies.
Then one day, I was blessed with a beautiful but excessively drooly baby. …