The Bella Beads Originals Story
I started making jewelry, as a hobby, in 2003. My sister gave me some vintage beads and a beading magazine. That peaked my interest and I took some beading classes. The next thing I knew, friends were asking me to make jewelry for them. And, as they say, the rest is history.
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To wrap up our gift guide series, we bring you 17 gift ideas suitable for just about anyone: sweetheart, coworker, teacher, friend, family member…you get the picture!

Clockwise, from top left:

Honey Bee Mine Soap and Dish Gift Set, by Sirona Springs, $10
Roll-On Perfume, by mi SPA, $14 (now on sale for $11.20)
Deep Sea Hand Creams, by Ho’ola Kai, $15 (now on …

Wanna impress your girl with a stylish top or accessory she’ll actually love to wear? Grab any of the items made by the talented apparel and accessory designers in this series of our gift guides, and you’ll be good to go! Be sure to check out both sets of recommendations below, and then come on in to see what else …

What else can a girl never have enough of? Bags! And little purses to organize the things inside our bags! Twelve ideas for you, and more colors, styles and shapes where these came from.

Clockwise, from top left:

Reversible Canvas Eco-Tote, by Green Girl, $55
Market Tote, by Queen Puff Puff, $28
French Olive Hobo, by The Enchanted Square, $64
Everyday Tote, by Planet Penelope, …

We ladies love us some adornments, and Modern Mouse has got plenty of that to offer. From cutesy (e.g. Hello Kitty rings) to casual (e.g. ebony wood bead bracelets) to chic and sophisticated (e.g. ruby rosary necklaces), we’ve got a little bit of jewelry for just about everyone. Try a few of these on for size! Eighteen ideas for you, …

In need of ideas for man-worthy gifts for Valentine’s Day? Try these on for size! Everything you see here is under $50, and you could stick within that range even if you bundled some of these things together. And who doesn’t love a good bundle?! Especially if you present it in one of the Publique Living BoxWood gift boxes (down …

Love is in the air, friends, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Now we all know that you don’t need a specific day to express your love to the special people in your life, and love ain’t just expressed through material things. BUT, a thoughtful gift is such fun to give and equally fun to receive!
I’ve always really …

I’ve been waiting for the day when my Google Web Alert for Modern Mouse (an automated alert that sends me email any time Google finds the words “modern mouse” published online) would turn up something other than updates about computer mice and video games that look like this:
Occasionally, Google picks up Alix’s “where to buy” info on her Parami Panda …

Greetings and warm wishes from the Modern Mouse family to you and yours for a happy holiday season! Thank you so much for being a Modern Mouse customer — we truly appreciate the support and enthusiasm from each and every one of you. You’ve made our holiday season that much brighter by allowing us to be a part of yours!
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A couple of weeks ago we announced a fresh new wave of designers whose goods have now made their way into Modern Mouse, and this week we’ve got even more to scream our heads off about! So let’s not waste any time, shall we? Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, we’ve added awesome products from these exciting folks:

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