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Treats for Easter Baskets!

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:29:39 +0000

Still shopping for Easter basket-worthy goodies for the little boys and girls? How ’bout some that are a) lovingly hand-designed/crafted and b) won’t cause a sugar high? Here’s a little roundup:

Easter chicks by Parami Panda

Felt hair clips by The Pickled Pumpkin

Flower Power Swirl Necklaces by favmoongirl

1" pins by steppie

Do-It-Yourself Paper Robot Kits by PIPEROIDS

Robot in the City by Alexander Shen

Animal Ears Hat by Colette Kids

And hey, didja get invited to a potluck this Easter? Try surprising your host with one of these no-cook Easter meals!

Moody Toast Pillow by Wonder-Thunder

(Easter) Ham Plush Toy by Sweet Meats

New Kid on the Robot Block

Gift Ideas for Her: Jewelry

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:22:42 +0000

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, and much much more on our shelves!

Ladies, feel free to use one of the “Drop ‘Em a Hint” wishlist cards we’ve got in the store so that your Valentine knows exactly what you’ve got your eye on for Valentine’s Day…and beyond!

Clockwise, from top left:

Tiny Heart Stud Earrings, by Periphery Designs, $12
Love Pendant Necklace, by Everything Tiny, $20
Red Turquoise and Wood Bracelet, by Brooklyn Thread, $24
Panda Bums Ring, by steppie, $8
Peas in a Pod Necklace, by Mu Yin Jewelry, $34
Midnight Sakura Washi Necklace, by Sparkle Candy, $14

Clockwise, from top left:

Map Pendant Necklace, by Rachel Austin, $20
Game Piece Letter Pendant Necklace, by XO Handworks, $20
Circle Lovebirds Necklace, by Figs & Ginger, $45
Ruby Rosary Double-Strand Necklace, by Bella Beads Originals, $88
Hello Kitty Face Plate Ring, by Destination Design, $7
Cell Formation Necklace, by Emily P-S, $75

Clockwise, from top left:

Magenta Dahlia Laser-Cut Wool Felt Earrings, Feisty Elle, $28
Pink Heart Adjustable Ring, by Yeah Hello, $9
Anatomical Heart Pendant w/ tinted concrete, by Lulu Bug Jewelry, $56
Lovely Maidens All in a Row Necklace, by Unkamengifts, $16
Tiny Heart Fine Silver Pendant Necklace, by Lulu Bug Jewelry, $28
Vintage Heart Bracelet, by MaeBee Jewelry, $22

Looking for something other than jewelry? Coming up next in our Gift Guide series are more gift ideas for her, from some of our other departments.

All of these fine goods — and more! — are available now at Modern Mouse in Alameda. Come on down! Also find fabulous gifts for yourself from this amazing set of designers while you’re there.

Photo credits: Product images in this post are courtesy of the individual artists listed above.

Gift Ideas for Him

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:59:11 +0000

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 in our 2nd batch of photos below).

Clockwise, from top left:

Rocket Ship Lasercut Acrylic Belt Buckle w/ Belt, by Everything Tiny, $27
Cool Pint Limited Edition Linocut Print, by 3 Fish Studios, $25
Oakland Eastside Men’s Tee, by 57-thirtythree, $26 (15% off through 2/15/10!)
Tengking and Tsubuten Piperoid paper robot, by Magnote, $15.95
Concrete Planter, by Tortoise Loves Donkey, $20
Beer Shampoo Bar, by mi SPA, $8.50

Clockwise, from top left:

Lego Cufflinks, by Bits and Badges, $12.95
BoxWood Gift Box, by Publique Living, $12-$28
Antique Bicycle Screenprinted Microfiber Tie, by Cyberoptix TieLab, $30
Twain Adventure Pencil 6-Pack, by Earmark Invitations, $6.50
Journey Journal, by Earmark Invitations, $8.50
Screenprinted Moleskine Notebook, by Girls Can Tell, $10

Clockwise, from top left:

Hand-Crocheted Mobius Cowl, by ARCHICRAFT, $40
Screenprinted Keyholder, by Tiny Sparks Design, $25
Nerdy Teardrop Glasses, by steppie, $12
Honeycomb Soap, by Sirona Springs, $5
AT-AT Tee Shirt, by The Girl & Rhino, $24
Lighthouse Photo mounted on 2mm polystyrene, by Topflight Photography, $30

All of these fine goods — and more! — are available now at Modern Mouse in Alameda. Come on down! Also find fabulous gifts for yourself from this amazing set of designers while you’re there.

Photo credits: Product images in this post are courtesy of the individual artists listed above.