We’ve been getting that a lot lately and it’s no wonder, since about three-quarters of our team of designers can also be found on Etsy! There don’t seem to be many who haven’t heard of Etsy these days. Well, not if you enjoy finding unique handmade items that you won’t see everywhere and happily, there seem to be a growing …

Even if biology was never one of your strong suits in school, that won’t stop you from lovin’ all of the science-inspired designs of emily p-s jewelry anyway! Our neighbor over in Berkeley, California, Emily Percival-Snyder is a Maine College of Art grad and has been making jewelry ever since she was a wee child.
With a love for “watch[ing] things …

Man, it was tough picking the ARCHICRAFT product to feature in this post. Do we go with the awesome, shiny laser-cut acrylic doilies? The carefully crocheted mobius cowls with built-in twist?! Or what about the customizable laser-cut card where you can pop out the dots to create your own message?! But augh! Then we wouldn’t get to highlight the product …

Uh huh that’s right…TINYSAURS!!! As in, miniature dinosaur models. That you assemble yourself. How fun is that?!? And good for your brain too. We got mad love for Brooklyn metal artist Kelly Farrell for sending some Tinysaurs our way.
Trained in jewelry and metalsmithing, Kelly now spends her days making tiny creatures laser cut from oak tag paper. And we’re so …

The problem with finding all these fabulous designers is that, well, how are we gonna stop ourselves from taking all their amazing creations home with us?! As soon as we saw this pair of poppies earrings from Alameda’s own Periphery Designs, we were hooked. Then there’s the Water Lily Necklace, the All You Need Necklace, the Tiny Sparrow Stud Earrings…{swoon!}
Angela …

Tiny Sparks Design made a huge hit with the crowds when it debuted at the Bazaar Bizarre craft fair at Maker Faire this past May. We loved their stuff so much that we came home with one of our very own pieces when we saw them again at Renegade Craft Fair! Tiny Sparks Design is the work of furniture maker, …

I feel like we should stop with the exclamations in all the post titles, but it’s just too exciting not to exclaim! So without further ado…
We’re beaming with pleasure to welcome Mu-Yin Jewelry to Modern Mouse! Self-taught jewelry artist Mu-Yin Mollie Chen spends her days (and many nights, and weekends) in her Charleston, South Carolina studio handcrafting each and every …

We felt all warm and fuzzy (get it?) when Papaver Vert, home of beautiful hand felted home accessories, took us up on our invite to join the fun at Modern Mouse! Patty Benson is the talented maker behind Papaver Vert’s collection of good-enough-to-eat felted bowls, coasters, plant cozies and more, and Alameda residents will appreciate that she’s based right here …

{Eh heh heh, that title cracks me up.} Attention! Attention! Monkeys Always Look is in the hooooouuuse! Allison Cecil is the San Diego-based proprietor behind Monkeys Always Look, and when she’s not walking her three extra-large dogs or 20lb tortoise, she’s creating all sorts of lovelies you’ll find you absolutely need to bring home. We’re so excited to open our …

Artist Rachel Austin is joining us from Portland, Oregon, ladies and gentlemen. Rachel makes the most lovely original paintings, and we’re honored to have some of her artwork on map pendants and pocket mirrors, and possibly some prints, right here in our shop! Thanks Rachel!
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